By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: The Sri Lanka Consulate in Karachi, together with the Sri Lankan community in Sindh province, Pakistan, celebrated the Sinhala & Tamil New Year on 20 April 2025 at the IQRA University premises in Karachi, with the participation of Sri Lankan nationals and Pakistani guests. The event featured traditional Avurudu games, the serving of authentic Sri Lankan …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Yango Group, a global tech company, marks a strong presence at the Machines Can See 2025 summit, showcasing three of its pioneering AI-powered innovations: Yasmina, a human-like bilingual AI assistant; Yango Tech Robotics’ warehouse AI solutions; and Yango Tech Autonomy’s last-mile delivery robots. Taking place from April 23-24 at the Expo Zone on the Boulevard of …

KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, reinforced its commitment to social responsibility and nation-building through a meaningful visit to Habib University — a premier liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to shaping future leaders and thinkers. Mr. Mian Muhammad Younis, Chairman of the Board of Directors, along with Mr. Yousaf Hussain, President & CEO of …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The number of dollar millionaires in the UAE has soared by 98% over the past decade, making it the second-fastest growing wealth market worldwide and driving a surge in high-value real estate transactions, The Private Capital Report from global property consultancy Knight Frank has revealed. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Research, MENA, explained: “In the …

American Airlines is proud to renew its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), reinforcing its dedication to preserving America’s national parks and encouraging exploration of the country’s iconic natural wonders, historic sites and cultural treasures. As NPF’s first official airline partner, American helps connect travelers with the beauty and history of America’s parks. American’s Living Green Employee Business Resource …

By Rafiq Vayani UMM AL QUWAIN: In an inspiring tribute to Earth Day 2025, the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in strong and strategic collaboration with Umm Al Quwain Municipality, successfully carried out a landmark edition of its long-running national tree planting programme, “For Our Emirates We Plant.” The event took place at the scenic and ecologically significant Mangrove Beach in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: The 54th Independence and National Day of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was celebrated with a grand reception hosted by Mr. S. M. Mahbubul Alam, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi. The event, held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi, was a gracious and memorable occasion, symbolizing the enduring friendship and close ties between Bangladesh …

Web Desk KARACHI: His Excellency, Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia in Karachi delivered a keynote address at a significant engagement held between the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the ASEAN Trade Delegation. The meeting brought together esteemed diplomats, senior business leaders, and trade representatives from across the ASEAN region and Pakistan. In his …

News Desk HYDERABAD: U.S. Consul General Scott Urbom recently completed an official visit to Hyderabad, where he met with government officials, youth and academic leaders, members of the business community, and alumni of U.S. public diplomacy programs. The visit focused on strengthening the close and enduring people-to-people connections and economic collaboration between our two countries. During his visit to Jamshoro, …

Web Desk DUBAI/RIYADH: 7awi Media Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Amjad Fakhoury as the new Country Head for its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). In this role, he will lead the company’s strategic expansion, drive market growth, and enhance 7awi’s presence in the region. Mr. Fakhoury brings extensive expertise in strategic leadership, sales …