CHURNA ISLAND: WWF-Pakistan trained fisherman captain Ali Akbar along with his crew safely released a 7.5 feet juvenile whale shark caught in the gillnet on 17 August. The fishermen were carrying a fishing operation about 2 kilometres north of Churna Island, Balochistan. This is not the first time that a whale shark was rescued by fishermen, however, their pups seldom …

News Desk KARACHI: 70th Anniversary of Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated at Ramada Hotels Karachi on 14 August 2017 with great enthusiasm. A three-day Jashn-e-Azadi food festival held at dinner to mark the Independence Day. The Pakistani food stalls were artistically adorned with traditional Pakistani handicrafts which provided added attraction to the visitors. Speaking on the occasion, Regional General Manager Faisal Khan said that Pakistani …

ISLAMABAD: People were seen holding their breath as Peak Freans Sooper attempted to break the World Record for the ‘Largest Cookie Mosaic’ on 14th August, 2017. Peek Freans Sooper, the Nation’s favorite cookie, launched the patriotic campaign titled Sooper Hai Pakistan across the nation. As part of the campaign, they attempted to make the world’s largest flag made out of …

By our correspondent KARACHI: The book launch of ‘In Conversation with Legends – History in Session’ coincided with Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day and was held at Alliance Francaise de Karachi recently. The book is based on Urdu Interviews conducted by Pakistani journalist – Mr. Khurram Sohail and has been edited / translated by Miss Afrah Jamal, freelance columnist. It celebrates …

KARACHI: Meezan Bank’s team celebrated 70 years of the country’s Independence at its Head Office with great zeal. A flag hoisting ceremony was organized at the Bank’s premises on 14th August, 2017, which was attended by the Founding President & CEO of Meezan Bank – Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, senior management team of the Bank and staff stationed at Meezan House …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, in collaboration with Oman’s Scientific Research Council has sponsored the participation of six talented Omani students in the London International Forum of Young Scientists 2017. The airline – which is dedicated to supporting the Sultanate’s youth – is an official partner of the Forum. Now in its 59th year, …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s premier television network HUM Network announced the launch of HUM News today at the 70th Independence Day celebrations in Karachi. The decision to launch a new channel was made by the company’s Board of Directors who approved the launch of HUM News to utilize the available opportunities in the news genre. Speaking on the occasion, Sultana Siddiqui President …

KARACHI: The smiles on their lips were priceless. The shine they had in their eyes were soothing for the hearts. Finally they had a company with them. Someone to lend an ear to their stories. Someone to hold their hands and restore their faith in humanity. Someone to put an a halt to their isolation, even if it was for …

KARACHI: A three-day Jashn-e-Azadi food festival will commence from August 12 to 14 at Ramada Hotels Karachi at dinner to mark the Independence Day. Azaadi Cake cutting ceremony will be attended by the people from different walks of life. Laila Naz Manager Public Relations said that festival of this nature is a good medium to bring people closer to each other and further strengthen the …

KARACHI: The Azme-Naujawan (AeN) consortium has taken the initiative to launch a holistic programme focused on the meaningful engagement of youth at the ‘International Youth Day’ on 12th August. The AeN consortium is a programme that has been launched to address the disengaged state of youth in Karachi. They have come up with a platform that will provide youth with …