News Desk KARACHI:  “With the permission of the government, all cultural and educational activities have been started in the Arts Council. The Arts Council has started its activities in full compliance with the SOP’s on the direction of the government. After the successful Independence Day celebrations, all programs will now be back to normal. The contemporary adaption of a classic …

KARACHI: Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (“PMPKL”) partnered with Network of Organizations Working with Persons with Disabilities, Pakistan (NOWPDP), for an anti-littering campaign. The campaign aims to provide economic empowerment for persons with disabilities by providing retro-fitted vehicles for them to operate as they collect litter from different areas to recycle waste, as well as help clean up Pakistan. PMPKL, a …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is offering UAE nationals and residents a chance to plan a quick escape this summer to Seychelles. The airline was the first international airline to return to the island country, coinciding with its re-opening to tourists on 1st August. Book now and unwind at some of the world’s most pristine, white sand beaches and crystal clear water. …

News Desk KARACHI: Engro Fertilizers launched its second Mobile Soil Sampling Laboratory on Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day, a move that comes to the aid of the country’s battle against food insecurity amid low agri-productivity and a bulging population expected to double in less than 30 years. The launch ceremony took place on 14th August in Tando Muhammad Khan, in the …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: A simple ceremony was held at the premises of the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi, Monday (17/8/2020) to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Unlike the previour years where the flag-hoisting ceremonies were held to mark the Independence Day by inviting all Indonesian nationals in Karachi as well as …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) recognized the outstanding contributions made by its employees serving in the frontlines, particularly those assigned to the Crisis and Disaster Management Team, the Security Team and the Emergency Team.  The special honoring ceremony, which coincided with the celebrations for World Humanitarian Day 2020, falls in line with the company’s commitment towards recognizing the …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest Microfinance Bank, Khushhali Microfinance Bank celebrated its 20th anniversary on August 11th, 2020. This anniversary was unique in its nature as 5,000+ employees across the entire network of Khushhali Microfinance Bank, participated in the celebrations digitally, through a zoom meeting. Khushhali Microfinance Bank was founded in 2000, with the vision to become the leading microfinance bank of Pakistan providing …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a remote video workshop for school bus operators in Dubai. The educative event attended by 120 representatives from schools and schools’ bus operators focused on the precautionary measure to be taken to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic among students as the new school year 2020-2021 edges closer. More than 153k …

News Desk DUBAI: With the 23rd edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) in full swing, Etisalat is celebrating the festival with various discounts on devices, instant Wasel Gifts prizes, a chance to win AED250,000 on prepaid recharges, and amazing cashback rewards. As a strategic partner, Etisalat is offering up to 80% discount on smartphones, TVs, accessories and gadgets of various brands …

News Desk KARACHI: TPL Insurance, Pakistan’s first Direct Insurance Company, has signed a Strategic Partnership MoU with Pak Suzuki, the country’s largest Car Manufacturing Company. Following the partnership, Pak Suzuki customers can avail TPL Insurance’s services at any of the 168 Pak Suzuki authorized dealerships operating nationwide. Customers will have access to One Window Auto Insurance Solution offering tailored coverage backed by the …