News Desk KARACHI: In connection with the death of the 6th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia on Monday, March 2, 2026, the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesian in Karachi opened a book of condolences and filled by various circles, including members of diplomatic corps and other counterparts. The Consulate General of Republic of Indonesia sincerely appreciates …

News Desk KARACHI: Yesterday, former minister Health, IT, Environment and Alternative Energy, Muhammad Noman Saigal met the Honourable Consul General of Germany in Karachi Mr Thomas at his office Mr Jan Dadabhoy a prominent businessman and former President Karachi Gymkhana club was also present in the delegation, They discussed various business prospects for Pakistan and Germany. Mr Saigal appreciated the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/DUBAI: Emirates can confirm that it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. This follows the partial re-opening of regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights. For 5 and 6 March, over 100 flights will depart from Dubai and return. These flights will carry people eager to reach their final destinations, as …

ABU DHABI: H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, affirmed that the UAE’s banking and financial sector continues to demonstrate the highest levels of resilience and stability. He noted that banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies across the country are operating normally and continue to deliver their services to customers and the public …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/ISLAMABAD: On 4 March 2026, His Excellency Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, attended the first ASEAN Heads of Mission (HOMs) meeting chaired by Indonesia in its capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI). The meeting was led by His Excellency Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Mr. Zahid Hameed (SVP KATI) met with Asad Soorty (Director, Soorty Enterprises). During the meeting, various matters related to business and exports were discussed. Mr. Zahid Hameed presented a shield to Mr. Asad Soorty as a gesture of appreciation for being one of the largest contributors to EOBI, on behalf of Chaudhry Salik Hussain (Federal Minister …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Dugasta Properties has stepped forward with a commendable humanitarian initiative by offering free emergency stay support to stranded individuals and families across the UAE during the ongoing crisis. The company has opened its doors to those in need, ensuring that people facing unexpected difficulties have access to safe and comfortable accommodation during this challenging time. This …

By Rafiq Vayani AJMAN: The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media (ADTCM) has signed a strategic agreement with Germany-based Vtours, aimed at enhancing the promotion of the Emirate of Ajman in the Federal Republic of Germany and expanding international partnerships to support sustainable tourism growth, further reinforcing Ajman’s position as a competitive destination in European markets. The agreement was …

By Rafiq Vayani BARCELONA: Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, today announced the launch of ‘Agentic Payment Assistance & Collections Optimization’ solution. The enterprise-ready solution will be available in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace and will help global telecommunications operators to efficiently discover, test, deploy, and manage a …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: SOC Films, with two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy at the helm, and the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have formally signed a two-year agreement to launch a comprehensive child marriage awareness and advocacy campaign, beginning in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The partnership brings together SOC Films’ expertise in storytelling and public engagement with Legal Aid …