Author: Zahid Karani

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: A solemn ceremony was held at the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi to mark the 37th death anniversary of the founder of the Islamic Revolution, Ruhollah Khomeini, alongside tributes to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and those described as martyrs of recent conflicts. The event brought together a diverse gathering of religious scholars from both Shia and Sunni schools of thought, lawyers, academics, journalists, and representatives of various political and religious organisations. Iranian Consul General in Karachi Akbar Isazadeh welcomed the guests and said that Imam Khomeini’s movement was rooted in…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Sindh Food Minister Makhdoom Mehboob Uz Zaman on Thursday took serious notice of reported increases in flour and bread prices across parts of the province and directed authorities to immediately review the situation and take corrective action. He instructed the food department and district administrations to closely monitor markets and ensure strict action against any unjustified price hikes. The minister said Sindh had recorded a bumper wheat crop this year, with sufficient stocks available, and rejected any claims of shortage or supply disruption. He stressed that artificial increases in the prices of wheat, flour or bread…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: An Eid dinner hosted by Mr Kashif Ali, honorary consul of the Republic of Moldova in Karachi, brought together diplomats, business leaders, VIP guests and social influencers in an evening marked by networking, cultural exchange and informal dialogue. The gathering was held in a festive atmosphere reflecting the spirit of Eid, providing a platform for guests from diverse professional and diplomatic backgrounds to interact and exchange greetings. Conversations throughout the evening focused on cooperation, investment opportunities and strengthening people-to-people ties. Participants from diplomatic missions and the private sector discussed potential avenues for collaboration, particularly in trade,…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Karachi organised a seminar to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, highlighting what speakers described as an enduring partnership and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The event brought together Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liaison Office Karachi Irfan Soomro, Chairperson of KCFR Nadra Panjwani, Dr Junaid Ahmed, Farooq Afzal, FPCCI Senior Vice President, Vice Chancellor of Ziauddin University Muhammad Ali Shaikh, along with diplomats, academics, business leaders, media representatives and members of civil…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Prominent local political leaders and representatives from District South and Saddar Town expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences over reports regarding the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei and Iranian citizens, according to a joint statement. The leaders said they stood in solidarity with the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran during a period of national grief. The statement was issued by Abdul Rahman Motiwala, Vice Chairman of Saddar Town, Mustafa Karani, former youngest councillor, Yasir Baloch, former MNA and PTI District South president, Haji Ayub, senior vice president of PTI…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: NJV School unveiled Muraqqa-e-Sheher, meaning The City’s Album, in Karachi, in an exhibition that brought together established artists and emerging creative practice in a showcase of urban and cultural expression. The exhibition was curated by Romila Kareem and hosted by Farzana Tunio, and it drew attendance from members of the art community as well as the media. It presented a diverse group of artists exploring the urban and cultural fabric of the region and marked a notable shift in the school’s creative direction alongside the launch of a new diploma programme aimed at raising standards in…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The Pak-Sudan Business Council organized a high-level session titled “Combating Non-Traditional Security Issues”, bringing together diplomats, defence analysts, academics, business leaders and civil society members to discuss the rapidly evolving global and regional security environment. The session was spearheaded by entrepreneur and Honorary Trade Advisor to Sudan, Taab Khan, who stressed the importance of collective national responsibility in addressing emerging security challenges, including cyber threats, disinformation, extremism, climate-related risks and socio-economic instability. Delivering the keynote strategic perspective, Brig (retd) Haris Nawaz highlighted the changing dimensions of national security and said modern threats required integrated responses involving…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, on Tuesday stressed the need to strengthen economic diplomacy, innovation, industrialisation and regional connectivity to fully benefit from growing Pakistan-China cooperation. He was speaking at a luncheon hosted for the Karachi business community by the Director General of the Foreign Affairs Liaison Office, Muhammad Irfan Soomro, which was attended by business leaders, industrialists, exporters, entrepreneurs and stakeholders from agriculture, fisheries, logistics, technology and manufacturing sectors. Ambassador Hashmi said the world was undergoing a major transformation in which economic strength, innovation, connectivity, supply chains and technology had become key instruments of…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: A dinner reception was hosted at Tabani House by Humza Tabani, chairman of the Tabani Group and Tabani Corporation, in honor of an Oman delegation led by Sami Abdullah Al Khanjari. The event reflected the growing diplomatic engagement, trade cooperation and longstanding ties between Pakistan and Oman. The gathering was attended by several prominent figures from diplomatic, government, business and industrial circles, including Irfan Ali Soomro, Director General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Javed Alam Odho; former Senate chairman Muhammad Mian Soomro; President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Rehan Hanif; and business…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: A high-level delegation from Uzbekistan visited the Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) in Karachi on Wednesday, in a renewed push to expand bilateral trade in leather and livestock-linked industries, as both sides explored ways to deepen commercial cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was led by the Governor of Navoiy Region, Uzbekistan, Normat Tursunov, and accompanied by the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev. They were received by senior representatives of the PTA, including Chairman PTA-Central Hamid Zahur and Chairman PTA-South Zone Dr Danish Aman, along with other members of the association. The meeting focused…