Newly constructed, renovated Consular Halls at Pakistan Embassy Abu Dhabi inaugurated

Abu dhabi:The newly constructed and renovated Consular Halls at Pakistan Embassy Abu Dhabi were inaugurated under a joint effort of the Government of Pakistan and Al-Ansari Exchange, a leading exchange company in the UAE providing financial services to the UAE residents including expatriate community. Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi and CEO of Al-Ansari Exchange, Rashed Al […]

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Wafi energy becomes major shareholder of SPL

Islamabad:Wafi Energy Holding Limited (Wafi Energy) becomes the majority shareholder of Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) after the company, a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), completes the sale of its 77.42 percent interest in SPL. Wafi Energy, an established Saudi company and an affiliate of the Asyad Group, now holds approximately 87.78 percent of the total […]

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Imran Khwaja reappointed as ICC Deputy Chair

Islamabad:The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has reappointed Imran Khwaja as Deputy Chair of the ICC, with the new tenure beginning on December 1. Khwaja currently holds an Associate Member Director position on the Board having been re-elected at the ICC Annual Conference in July 2024. Mr Khwaja was first elected to the ICC Board […]

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T20 players to undergo training in Karachi

Islamabad:Six members of Pakistan’s T20I squad for the upcoming Australia series will gather at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi for a five-day camp from November 2 to 6. The three-match T20I series between hosts Australia and Pakistan will take place from November 14 to 18, said a press release. Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, […]

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PSB constitutes interim committee to oversee PWF’s affairs

Islamabad:The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has formed an Interim Committee to manage the affairs of the Pakistan Weightlifting Federation (PWF). This decision follows the suspension of the PWF, headed by Hafiz Imran Butt, due to serious irregularities, corrupt practices, and anti-doping code violations, said a notification issued here. The Interim Committee, chaired by Brig (R) […]

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Community effort leads to polio vaccination breakthrough

Sukkur:In a significant achievement, the Sindh Rural Support Organisation (SRSO) has successfully mobilized communities in Ghotki district to vaccinate their children against polio. Previously, some families had refused vaccination. Through dialogue and engagement with community leaders, influencers, and refusal cases, SRSO’s efforts paid off. According to a release on Thursday, the community agreed to administer […]

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Jazz advances its infrastructure with State-of-the-Art 400G IP-based RAN access optical network

Islamabad:Jazz, Pakistan’s premier digital operator and part of the VEON Group, once again leads the Pakistani telecom industry by deploying a 400G IP-based RAN Access Optical Network in partnership with Huawei Pakistan, making a significant step forward towards technology infrastructure enhancement in the country. Staying abreast with the cutting-edge of global trends, Jazz has deployed […]

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