By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Umeed by LADIESFUND (Dawood Global Foundation), in collaboration with SINA Health, Education & Welfare Trust and Ruhamaa Bridge for Orphans, successfully hosted its impactful “Heart to Heart” Breast Cancer Awareness Session at the SINA Katchi Abadi Branch. The session brought together over 120 women, including many widows and single mothers with their children, creating a supportive, …

Pakistan’s first-ever Sovereign Hybrid Sukuk marks a transformative step in the evolution of the country’s Islamic financial landscape, addressing long-standing structural challenges faced by Islamic banks, particularly the limited availability of scalable and Shariah-compliant investment avenues. The Sukuk was structured with the support of State Bank of Pakistan – Islamic Finance Development Department (SBP-IFDD) and a consortium of Islamic financial …

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are emerging as the preferred entry point for electrified mobility in Pakistan and other emerging markets, as infrastructure and cost constraints slow the adoption of fully electric vehicles (EVs), according to industry data and recent market activity. The trend comes amid a broader global shift led by China, which has overtaken Japan and Germany to …

GENEVA:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, Egypt, from 19–21 May 2026, bringing together industry leaders to address the future of ground operations. Hosted by EGYPTAIR, the event will focus on the theme “Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI.” The conference will examine how human expertise, supported by artificial intelligence …

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today issued the following statement: We appreciate the leadership and strong support of President Trump, Secretary Duffy and numerous other leaders in the Administration who have demonstrated expertise and an ongoing commitment to continue to improve the world’s best aviation industry. American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Indus Cloud, part of the Master Group, to introduce advanced cloud solutions powered by Huawei Cloud in Pakistan. The partnership marks a significant step in PTCL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its cloud and data center portfolio and expand access to enterprise-grade digital infrastructure in the country. By …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Dubai Duty Free’s season of European horseracing events gets underway with the two-day Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials meeting at Newbury Racecourse beginning today, Friday 17th April. The fixture also heralds the start of the Berkshire course’s Flat season and features important trials for the season’s first two Classics staged at Newmarket next month. Saturday’s seven …

By Biz Today Correspondent DUBAI: Sherpa Communications has emerged as a trusted strategic communications partner for businesses across the UAE and the wider Middle East & Africa (MENA) region, delivering impactful awareness campaigns, brand positioning, and reputation management services. Inspired by the spirit of elite “Sherpa” mountaineers experts who guide others to success the agency combines deep industry insight with …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen the textile sector’s readiness to adapt to global developments and enhance its capacity for sustainable growth during a meeting with the Textile Merchants Group (Texmas). The meeting underlined the importance of reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for textile trade. Hosted at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters, the meeting was …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Okhai Memon Jamat (OMJ) in collaboration with Memon Medical Institute Hospital (MMIH) is organizing an important Breast Cancer Awareness Program on Saturday, 18th April, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Husein Ebrahim Sports Complex & Community Centre, Hussainabad, Block 3, F.B Area, Karachi, aimed at promoting early detection and preventive healthcare among women of the community. The awareness seminar will …