Author: Zahid Karani

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 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…

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…

Press Release By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) hosted Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi HI(M), Commander Karachi, as the chief guest at an event on 26 January 2026, where he delivered a keynote address on “Future Expectations from Elites of Karachi.” Vice Admiral Abbasi, an alumnus of Pakistan Navy War College, Naval War College (USA), and the National Defence University Islamabad, highlighted the importance of collective efforts in shaping Karachi’s future. He emphasized the pivotal role of the city’s elites in driving growth and development. The event encouraged dialogue and debate among Karachi’s leading figures…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The Money Matters Wealth Expo has begun to reshape how Pakistan talked about money, investment and financial planning, challenging long-held assumptions that such conversations were only for experts or the financially privileged. What started as a conventional exhibition had evolved into a broader national movement aimed at financial inclusion, awareness and empowerment, reaching communities that had often been left out of the country’s financial mainstream. In a society where discussions about savings, insurance or investment were frequently seen as intimidating or even inappropriate, the Expo sought to normalize those conversations. Its organizers framed financial literacy not…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan Chandra W. Sukotjo along with the Consul General of Indonesia in Karachi Bapak Mudzakir, welcomed Vice Minister of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, on Thursday. The visit of the Indonesian Vice Minister of Trade is part of a series of working engagements in Pakistan aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations between Indonesia and Pakistan, as well as supporting the growth of exports of Indonesia’s flagship products to the Pakistani market. During her stay in Karachi,…