ABU DHABI: The UAE Space Agency, represented by H.E. Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, discussed avenues for future cooperation with a high-profile delegation from Italy. The Italian delegation included Liborio Stellino, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, Sergio Lamboni, Vice President of Arescosmo – Defense and Space, and PieroCozzi, an Arescosmo advisor. During …

KARACHI: The 9th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), the country’s most anticipated literary event, is scheduled to be held on 9, 10, and 11 February 2018 at the Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. A vibrant programme of talks, interviews, panel discussions, readings, book launches, English poetry readings/slam, Urdu mushaira, Sindhi mushairo, stand-up comedy, author signings, performing arts, film screenings, open mic, book …

KARACHI: Presidential elections for the tenure of 2017 to 2019 (remaining duration) of Okhai Memon Jamat (OMJ) were held at Hussein Ibrahim Sports Complex, Hussainabad, Federal B. Area, Karachi on Sunday,28 January and Abdul Razzak Muhammad Tahir Khosa bagged 2326 votes and elected President of Okhai Memon Jamat. According to OMJ’s member of Media Committee Rafiq Vayani; “elections process started …

LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) hosted its Annual Career Fair on January 27, 2018 to connect its students with prospective employers and introduce them to a myriad of job and internship opportunities offered by various public and private sector organisations. Being held for nine consecutive years, the annual career fair, this year welcomed over a 100 national …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: An innovative programme aimed to enhance the lives of senior citizens, SIP (Seniors’ Involvement Program) was launched here on Saturday, 27 January at AMI school’s premises by two enterprising ladies, Nasira Faiz and Rabeea Minai of Education Works Pvt. Limited. The opening ceremony was indicative of what lies in store for those who become members of …

KARACHI: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) organised the Finale of Obhartay Sitaray 2018, at a local hotel where contestants were school going children brimming with the passion for music and singing. Obhartay Sitaray is an annual inter-school singing competition that provides students a platform to prove their passion for singing with the opportunity to raise funds for education of the less-privileged …

DAVOS: Fayeeza Naqvi, Chairman and Co-Founder of The Aman Foundation attended the World Economic Forum 2018 at Davos. The Aman Foundation was a part of the Pakistan Pavilion hosted by PathFinder Group in collaboration with Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC). Aman Foundation was nominated as the sole philanthropy partner for its award winning critical care ambulance service and vocational training. …

KARACHI: Greenstar Social Marketing (Greenstar), also known as ‘sabzsitara’, has launched three new medical products to promote a healthier lifestyleand improve on the maternal and child health, especially amongst marginalized communities. ‘Misoprostol’, a safe and effective choice in Post-Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) in both prophylaxis and treatment. This ultimately reduces maternal mortality and morbidity. ‘Ossein Mineral Complex + Vitamin D’ is …

KARACHI: Presidential Election of Okhai Memon Jamat (OMJ) for the tenure of 2017 to 2019 (remaining duration) will be held on Sunday 28th January 2018, timings will be from 09:00 AM in the morning till 05:00 PM in the evening without any break at the central office of Okhai Memon Jamat, Hussein Ibrahim Sports Complex, Hussainabad, Federal B. Area, Karachi. …

DUBAI: Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founding Chairman, Al Habtoor Group, held talks with His Excellency Low Pit Chen, the new Consul-General of the Republic of Singapore in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The meeting took place at the Al Habtoor Group head office on Thursday 25 January 2018. His Excellency Low Pit Chin told Al Habtoor about the business and …