Author: Zahid Karani

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Corporate leaders and philanthropists gathered for a fundraising evening in support of the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), with a senior Pakistan Navy official attending as chief guest and praising the organisation’s role in expanding access to healthcare. The event, titled Aik Sham Indus Kay Nam, was hosted on 13 February by Danish Aman, a member of the hospital’s corporate ambassador group and its resource generation committee, with Bank Alfalah as co-host. Vice Admiral Faisal Amin, Commander Coast, Pakistan Navy, said institutions such as IHHN were strengthening the country’s healthcare system by ensuring quality treatment…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: In an extraordinary display of faith and generosity, NIBD Welfare Society hosted a landmark Ramadan fundraiser at Tabani House, DHA Phase 6, Karachi, raising PKR 29 million on the spot, with pledges for further support in the days ahead. Hosted by Humza Tabani under the banner “Rehmat Ka Mahina, Umeed Ka Paigham”, the evening brought together philanthropists, business leaders, and community figures committed to funding 20 life-saving bone marrow transplants for underprivileged patients with blood cancers, thalassemia, aplastic anemia, and other critical disorders. The event’s distinguished hosting committee reflected the credibility and urgency of the cause.…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The Almarah Foundation, a leading humanitarian organization caring for orphaned and underprivileged children, hosted a Charity Dinner and Musical Night at the Marina Club, Karachi. The event brought together Pakistan’s business elite, community leaders, and celebrated artists to raise funds for the foundation’s nationwide initiatives, including the “Feed the Hungry” and “Parent an Orphan” programs. The evening was hosted by Dr Danish Aman, whose efforts highlighted unity and commitment to social welfare. Guests included some of the country’s most beloved personalities: Humayun Saeed, renowned actor and Goodwill Ambassador for Almarah Foundation; Hamza Ali Abbasi, acclaimed actor…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Prof. Dr. Rasool Bux Mahar, Vice Chancellor of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development (BBS-UTECH), Khairpur, attended a Chinese New Year ceremony hosted by Yang Yundong, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Karachi, in a gathering that underscored the depth of educational and cultural ties between the two countries. The event brought together select vice chancellors from universities across Sindh as well as distinguished alumni of Chinese institutions, reflecting the growing academic exchanges between Pakistan and China. In his address, the Consul General highlighted the strength of bilateral relations, describing…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Karachi hosted the awards ceremony for a logo design competition marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, celebrating the enduring partnership between the two nations. The event, organized by Irfan Soomro, DG of the MOFA Liaison Office Karachi, highlighted creative contributions from participants, including third-prize winner Nayab Zahra, whose design reflected the depth of China-Pakistan friendship. The ceremony was attended by Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong, who distributed gifts and prizes, as well as diplomats from Malaysia and Indonesia, Deputy DG Sadia Gohar Khanum, and assistant Maryum. Yang Yundong highlighted the historic ties,…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah joined dignitaries and members of the diplomatic community in Karachi on Tuesday to mark Kuwait’s 65th National Day and the 35th anniversary of the liberation of the Gulf state. The event, hosted at a local hotel by Kuwaiti Ambassador Salem Al-Hamdan, was attended by Governor Sindh Mohammad Kamran Tessori, senior officials, and representatives of the business and social community. During the reception, Chief Minister Shah presented a bouquet to Ambassador Al-Hamdan, a gesture symbolizing goodwill and the enduring bond between Pakistan and Kuwait. The ceremony also included the traditional cutting…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: FEMPACT 2026, a high-level policy dialogue and awards platform, brought together senior leaders from banking, capital markets, law, corporate leadership, media, and civil society to turn diversity, equity, and inclusion discussions into structured action. Organised by Mehmood Tareen, Founder of The Professionals Network, and Xenab Ansari, Founder of Project Pakistan and FEMPACT, the event focused on addressing systemic barriers faced by women in workplaces and the wider economy. The conference addressed domestic violence as a corporate, economic, and policy concern rather than a private matter. Speakers highlighted legislative progress and the role of employers in creating…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The grand finale of the city’s popular annual inter-school declamation contest took place at the historic Quaid-e-Azam House Museum on Thursday, organized by the Board of Management, Jinnah Society, and KCFR. Thirty-four schools participated in the two-day elimination rounds, with ten advancing to the finale. The finalists included The City Intermediate College, DHACSS Phase-VIII, The Mama Parsi School, Habib Girls School, Agha Khan School Morning, Graceful Grammar Higher Secondary School Campus 1, New-Day School, Ida Rieu Blind & Deaf School, BVS Parsi School, and Al-Murtaza School. The final judging panel comprised journalist Ghazi Sallahuddin, IVS founder…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The Akhuwat Foundation held its annual dinner at the Governor House in Sindh, bringing together prominent figures from across society to support its work in poverty alleviation. The Karachi event focused on announcing new-year pledges and raising funds for the organisation’s welfare programs. Akhuwat, a non-profit known for providing interest-free loans, aimed the evening at strengthening support for initiatives that help underprivileged people become self-reliant. Speakers highlighted the foundation’s model of dignity-based assistance and community trust. Founder and chief executive Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib reflected on Akhuwat’s 25-year journey, saying the organization had empowered thousands of…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The High Commission of Rwanda in Islamabad, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Export Board, hosted the Rwanda Coffee Festival 2026 at a hotel in the capital, marking the first dedicated effort to introduce Rwanda’s premium specialty coffee to the Pakistani market.The event was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Pakistan’s federal minister for commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Rwanda’s minister of trade and industry, Prudence Sebahizi, along with Rwanda’s high commissioner to Pakistan, Harerimana Fatou. Diplomats, members of parliament, business leaders and delegates from Rwanda attended the opening. Addressing the gathering, Sebahizi said Rwanda had…