Meghan Markle’s attempt to establish herself as a lifestyle brand mogul has hit a major roadblock. Her brand, American Riviera Orchard, intended to launch her into the ranks of entrepreneurs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Martha Stewart, was rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The rejection cited the name’s geographical reference to Montecito, California, … Read more
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has unveiled the National Economic Think Tank (NETT) to address Pakistan’s pressing economic challenges and spearhead long-term growth initiatives. The think tank was introduced at a press conference led by former caretaker Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz, United Business Group (UBG) head S.M. Tanveer, and FPCCI … Read more
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks, at an event on how to tackle small boat crossings, in Deal, Britain, May 10, 2024. — Reuters LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a coalition to stop young people from falling into knife crime on Monday, joined by actor and anti-knife crime campaigner Idris Elba. Starmer launched … Read more
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman criticised both the ruling and opposition parties for their focus on personal wealth accumulation rather than addressing the country’s core issues. Speaking at a rally in Karachi on Sunday as part of JI’s nationwide membership campaign, Rehman argued that the political elite are indifferent to critical issues such as … Read more
PM Shehbaz Sharif administers oral polio vaccine to a child during the inaugural ceremony of nationwide anti-polio drive in Islamabad on September 8, 2024. — PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday launched a special anti-poliovirus campaign to ensure the complete eradication of the crippling disease from the country as the number of cases soared … Read more
Ukraine’s air force said on Saturday Russia launched a total of 67 long-range drones in a mass overnight attack, 58 of which it was able to shoot down. The air force said in a statement on the Telegram app that air defence units were scrambled into action in 11 regions across Ukraine. Reuters correspondents in … Read more
A general view of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 12, 2021. — Reuters DUBAI: A visa amnesty scheme has been launched by the United Arab Emirates, which provides a two-month window operation from September 1 to October 30 for residents with expired visas to either regularise their … Read more
Farzana Mansoor SHARJAH (UAE): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has officially launched the Pakistan Business Council in Sharjah, marking a significant step towards expanding economic cooperation between the business community in the emirate and its counterpart in Pakistan.This initiative aims to boost trade and investment exchanges, capitalize on available opportunities for mutual … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Sharif has unveiled the ‘Smart Classroom’ Project at the government Kinnaird Girls High School, Empress Road on Monday. This cutting-edge initiative, developed in collaboration with Huawei, represents a major leap forward in transforming education in Punjab by integrating advanced technology into the classroom said a news release issued by Huawei … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved new schemes to encourage remittance inflows through banks and money changers, aiming to increase both remittance volumes and financial benefits. Under the new measures, money changers will receive 2 rupees per dollar for declaring remittances to banks. If remittances exceed targets compared to the previous year, the profit will rise … Read more