By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The two-day book fair, the final event of the 1st Karachi Festival of Books and Libraries (KFBL) 2024, concluded with a simple but graceful closing ceremony at Rangoonwala Community Centre, housed…
UN Women Pakistan inaugurated its #KoiJawaazNahi (#NoExcuse) advocacy campaign at Karachi University, marking the commencement of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence." This years campaign aligns with the theme: Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform…
Major operation of FIA Immigration at Jinnah International Airport Karachi. The accused had reached Karachi by flight number IA 431. The accused were identified as Ali Raza and Ali Muhammad. The accused were found suspicious during immigration clearance. Fake Iraqi…
The Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) held a distinguished cheque distribution ceremony at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Karachi, honoring exceptional students in Nursing and Arts & Culture. The event was graced by Syeda Hajra Sohail, CEO…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Haseena Moin, the legendary Pakistani dramatist and playwright, passed away in her home city of Karachi on March 25. She was known to be battling cancer for the past few years…
Administrator Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Laeeq Ahmed, while responding to the hardships being faced by displaced shopkeepers whose business premises were razed in the anti-encroachment drive, announced to form a committee comprising KMC and KCCI representatives so that the issues…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Letters written to and from famous personalities to their contemporaries have often been most sought after ones and the publication of its collection in book form is welcomed warmly by the…
Commandant Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Brig. Syed Waqar Haider Rizvi has said that ANFs examination procedure can be expedited if it was given access to WEBOC system which was being demanded since last three years but unfortunately Customs authorities were reluctant…
Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) M. Zubair Motiwala, while expressing sheer dissatisfaction over the arrangements made to secure the National Stadium during PSL6, stated that the return of cricket in metropolis…
The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has achieved yet another significant milestone as Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)s outlet was inaugurated within KCCIs premises which will be providing 10 percent discount on domestic and international flights not only to…
Dr. Nawaz Ali Mallah, no more. May Allah rest his soul in peace and grant courage to the bereaved. A’ameen. Midas touch of a selfless doctor As observed by Parvez Jamil Dr. Nawaz Ali Mallah, a motivational philanthropist…
In response to a suggestion by Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala, the Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Law, Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab directed the Secretary Environment to immediately notify a liaison/ consultative committee…
From man in the street to men of letters to men at the helm of affairs, Karachi has been for all and all for Karachi over the many decades.Be they visitors from America, Europe, Asia or Africa, Karachi has…
Deputy Chairman Senate of Pakistan Saleem Mandviwalla has advised the business community of Karachi to bring all their issues including the zero rating, gas crises, sales tax and other issues to his notice and also give presentations about the same…
Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Zubair Motiwala, while expressing serious concerns on the prevailing business environment, stated that host of businesses are still struggling to remain afloat while many have turned…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The newly appointed Divisional Superintendent Karachi Railway Division, Muhammad Hanif Gul has taken over the charge of Divisional Superintendent Karachi, replacing Arshad Salam Khattak who has been transferred to the Railways…
Consul General of Turkey Tolga Ucak has said that as the coronavirus situation was likely to improve after April 2021 therefore, the Karachi Chambers business community should immediately start online interactions with their Turkish counterparts and subsequently look into the…
Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Friday said that Karachi Metropolitan Corporations revenue would be increased after making municipality charges collection better and the citizens would be provided more facilities. Printed MUCT bill should be sent to the people every month…