Author: Zahid Karani
By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Shaan e Pakistan celebrated its 10th anniversary with the inauguration of the SEPMA Academy, a new initiative offering free music education to visually impaired and specially-abled individuals. The Media Meet-and-Greet event featured a red carpet attended by prominent personalities including Alyy Khan, Nadira Panjwani, Irfan Pardesi, and Jawed Iqbal. Shanaz Ramzi opened the event with a welcome address, highlighting SEPMA’s achievements and future plans. Performances included a musical presentation by SEPMA, a thematic mash-up “The World is Different but Emotions Are the Same” directed by Huma Haji Zikar Pardesi, and the SEPMA Academy’s “We Sense” performance.…
By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The SBC Group of Companies hosted an exclusive dinner and Qawwali evening in honour of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, bringing together prominent political, corporate, and diplomatic figures in Karachi. The event drew distinguished guests including Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, former FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi, Senator Khushbakht Shujaat, MNA Asad Alam Niazi, MPAs Bilal Jadoon and Asif Khan, and senior executives from Sindh Bank, Jubilee General Insurance, and EFU Insurance. Also in attendance were honorary consuls from Ivory Coast and Tajikistan, former CPLC chief Ahmed Chinoy, ex-IG Sultan Ali Khawaja, and several leading bankers…
By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The Karachi Women Entrepreneurs Group, led by Shama Rashid, held the fourth edition of the Pinktober Women Festival at the Sindh Governor House, focusing on breast cancer awareness and women’s well-being. The event opened with the recitation of the Holy Quran and Naat by Nazma Javed. Advisor to the Governor, Tariq Mustafa, conveyed the message of Governor Kamran Tessori, praising Shama Rashid’s efforts in organising the festival. Shama Rashid highlighted ongoing initiatives to combat breast cancer, stressing the importance of early detection and timely treatment amid rising new cases. Sessions covered women’s mental and physical health,…
Sindh delegation signs $22.9m trade deals with Indonesia at TEI 2025, boosting cooperation across automotive, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and food sectors. By Zahid Karani JAKARTA: A business delegation from Sindh Province, Pakistan, secured trade and cooperation agreements worth USD 22.9 million at the 2025 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) in BSD City, officials said. The visit was coordinated by the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi. The agreements, formalized through several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), cover sectors including natural commodities, automotive parts, textiles and fashion, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and food and beverages. Major deals included a partnership between Mehran Commercial Enterprises (Pakistan) and…
Consulate hosts Hari Sukan Negara 2025 with cultural activities promoting unity and friendship By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi celebrated Hari Sukan Negara 2025 (HSN 2025) or National Sports Day with a vibrant community event at Amer Khusro Park, Old Clifton. The gathering, held under the theme “Unity Through Sports and Culture,” brought together 53 Malaysians, including students and families living in the city, for a day of sports, culture, and camaraderie. A highlight of the celebration was the “Sarong Walk,” a uniquely Malaysian activity that celebrates the country’s colorful cultural heritage. Participants, dressed in…
By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Hira Shabbir, TEO ES&HS Jamshed Town (Female), District East, Karachi, hosted the “Academic Excellence Award” ceremony at GGSS Idara-e-Sharqia to recognise matriculation students who achieved A+ grades in their board examinations. The event celebrated academic achievement while highlighting the importance of fostering excellence across schools in the district. A total of 46 students from nine schools, including GGSS Akhter Colony, GGSS Idara-e-Sharqia, GGSS BYJ, GGSS Malir KAECHS, GGSS Chanesar Goth, GGSS Clayton, GGSS Safia Memorial, GGSS Nabi Bagh, and GGHSS Jacob Line No. 1, received cash prizes for their outstanding performance. Principals, head mistresses, and in-charges…
By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Dr. Danish Aman, director of the Sahil Welfare Association (SWA), expressed his delight at hosting a group of students from Karachi Grammar School (KGS) for an interactive and insightful session at the organization’s office. The visit provided the students with a unique opportunity to engage directly with the SWA team and gain a deeper understanding of the organization’s ongoing humanitarian and community development initiatives along Pakistan’s coastal belt. During the session, the students learned about a range of SWA projects aimed at supporting vulnerable communities, from disaster relief and health campaigns to education and livelihood programm.…
By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Emmy Award–winning American actress, host, and producer Zuri Hall met Syed Aamir Sajjad, President of Comic Con Pakistan, at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles to discuss the upcoming event, set to take place next year at the Karachi Expo Center. During the meeting, Sajjad formally invited Hall to participate in the international convention, an invitation she accepted with evident enthusiasm. She expressed delight that Comic Con would be organized in Pakistan on such a large and international scale for the first time. “This event will mark a new milestone for Pakistan and bring together artists…