By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Eyewitness, Standing in the Shadows of Pakistan’s History by Mohammad Saeed Mehdi Karachi, 10 January 2026. Ameena Saiyid of Lightstone Publishers announces the publication of Mohammed Saeed Mehdi’s The Eyewitness. Standing in the Shadows of Pakistan’s Histor, published by Lightstone Publishers. Muhammad Saeed Mehdi’s memoir offers a gripping insider’s account of Pakistan’s tumultuous history, recounting …

News Desk KARACHI: Pakistan’s premier food and hospitality event, the 19th Food Asia International Exhibition & Conference 2026, was formally inaugurated today at the Karachi Expo Centre, Halls 1 & 2, where it will continue from 10–12 January 2026. The prestigious inauguration ceremony was graced by Honorable Syed Nasir Hussain Shah Rizvi, Minister for Local Government, Government of Sindh, as …

News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: Beginning next month, customers aboard select American Airlines flights will be able to enjoy an authentic taste of Texas en route to New York as the airline partners with nationally recognized Pecan Lodge restaurant to serve Texas barbecue on board. Since its founding in 2010, Pecan Lodge has been honored by the likes of the …

DUBAI: ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited (“ABHI Bank”) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pathfinder Group to establish a strategic collaboration centered on agent interoperability, enabling wider access to formal financial services for underserved and frontline segments across Pakistan. The partnership places Agent Interoperability at the core of the arrangement, allowing ABHI Bank to integrate with VRG’s interoperable agent …

KARACHI: Hassan Dandore, Founder of H. Dandore Production, celebrated the company’s 4th Anniversary on Tuesday 6th January, 2026 at the prestigious Karachi Club. The occasion marked four successful years of creative excellence and growth in the media and production industry. The ceremony was graced by renowned businessman Owais Memon as the chief guest and attended by a distinguished gathering of …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad and The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Karachi, in collaboration with the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), organized a high-level networking reception, the Indonesia Palm Oil Networking Reception, on Friday, 9th January, 2026 in Karachi. This event marks a significant milestone in commemorating …

Web Desk LONDON: Janus Henderson Investors today announces the launch of the Janus Henderson Horizon Discovering New Alpha Fund (DNA), a global equity fund available exclusively to HSBC Private Bank and Premier clients across Asia, Europe, US Offshore, and the Middle East, for an initial six-month period. DNA is a globally diversified portfolio of approximately 50 high-conviction stocks aligned with …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Ardee, the innovative UAE-based real estate developer shaping the future of modern coastal living, has officially broken ground on the AED 2 billion Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island & Fairmont Al Marjan Island Hotel. The on-site groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction on one of Ras Al Khaimah’s most significant and anticipated waterfront developments signalling …

KOCHI: Cochin is set to host the much-anticipated ‘India International Travel Mart’ (IITM) from 8 – 10 January 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Held at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kadavanthra, this premier travel and tourism exhibition promises to showcase a diverse range of domestic and international destinations, services, and innovations. As IITM opens …

By Hina Asif DUBAI: Biz Today International, in collaboration with the TCN Executive Forum, successfully hosted the International Coffee Summit powered by EMBORG on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, at the Karachi Marriott Hotel. Adding a creative and memorable touch to the occasion, renowned cake artist Wajeeha Faisal, Founder of Shaaz Cakes n Baker, unveiled a beautifully crafted coffee-themed cake, celebrating …