Author: yasir

Ajoka Theatre’s founding director, the legendary Madeeha Gauhar, was fondly remembered on her 69th birthday at a heartfelt gathering on Saturday evening. The intimate ceremony, held in her honour, brought together Ajoka’s core team, Friends of Ajoka, and members of Madeeha Gauhar’s family to pay tribute to her enduring legacy in theatre. Veteran theatre activist and Madeeha Gauhar’s close friend, Kewal Dhaliwal, director of the Amritsar’s well known theatre group, Manch Rang Manch, participated in the in the event and reminisced about his decades-long personal and professional association with her. He highlighted Madeeha Gauhar’s invaluable contributions to theatre as a…

Bank AL Habib’s 14th Rashid D. HabibMemorial National Professionals Golf Tournament concluded in grandfashion at the Karachi Golf Club, witnessing stellar performances fromsome of the finest professional golfers in Pakistan. Ahmed Baig (PAF)displayed remarkable consistency to clinch the Professional ChampionTitle, shooting 273 (-15) and taking home Rs 937,676. Muhammad Zubair(KGC) finished as runner-up, posting 275 (-13) and securing Rs602,787.The event, held from February 6 to 9, 2025, brought together topsenior, junior, and professional golfers, competing for a substantialprize purse across multiple categories.Muhammad Tariq (ICGC) emerged victorious in the Senior Professionalscategory, finishing with a total of 140 (-4) over two rounds.Aurangzeb…

Daraz Pakistan, the country’s leading online marketplace, has introduced an innovative new Choice channel on its platform, offering shoppers a curated selection of over 300,000 top-rated, value-for-money products. Previously launched as ‘Any 3’ a year ago, the refreshed channel will be covering a diverse range of categories, including FMCG, Fashion, Health & Beauty, and Lifestyle, and ensuring customers enjoy competitive prices while discovering quality products that meet all their needs. Additionally, shoppers can unlock free shipping when purchasing three or more items, making the shopping experience even more convenient and cost-effective for low-ticket purchases. Daraz reinforces its commitment to delivering…

The Board of Directors of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) in its meeting of February 7th, 2025, elected Dr. Zeelaf Munir as its new chairperson for a tenure of 18 months. Dr. Zeelaf previously served as the Vice Chairperson of PBC. She succeeds Shabbir Diwan, the CEO of Gatron (Industries) Limited. The board also elected Mr. Ziad Bashir, the CEO of Gul Ahmed Textiles as the vice chairman. The directors elected to the Board of Directors of the Pakistan Business Council to serve for three years were Mr. Abdul Samad Dawood, Mr. Azam Faruque, Mr. Danish A Lakhani, Mr. Mohamedali…

Barkat Frisian Agro Limited, a joint venture of Frisian Egg Group of Netherlands and Pakistan’s Buksh Group, is all set to raise up to 1.2 billion financing from PSX through the book building process on 17th and 18th February. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have approved the prospectus and IPO dates including book building dates and the public subscription dates, said Chief Executive Officer of Arif Habib Limited Shahid Ali Habib the lead manager and book runner for the IPO. The Barkat Frisian Agro plans to raise up to Rs…

The second day of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) 2025 continued with its traditional unbound energy, developing new thought and bonding ententes into lifelong relationships of readers and authors, thinkers, and listeners. Literature, culture, public interest, and youth – all four domains were well explored. Climate Change formed a stronger construct in various discussions particularly in the conversation with Senator Sherry Rehman and educationist Ambreena Ahmed deliberating on Pakistan’s first curriculum “Creating Resilience through Climate Change Education.” Senator Rehman declaring climate awareness a top priority, said, “It is only through education that we can instill a long-term framework for our…

Amar Khan is set to take on an exciting new role in upcoming drama Dastakhat, directed by Abdullah Badini, and written by Edison Idrees. Based on the well-known Urdu novel Ek Chaddar Maili Si, the drama features a powerhouse cast, including Affan Waheed, Babar Ali, Nadia Afghan, Meher Bano, and Ali Ammar. Amar Khan, known for her compelling performances, will once again bring her character to life in a way that will keep viewers engaged. Dastakhat explores themes of love, sacrifice, and family, staying true to the essence of the classic novel. With a stellar cast, a visionary director, and…

Renowned jewelry and fashion designer Asim Jofa is proving that his vision extends beyond the world of fashion. His decade-long commitment to social service is once again in the spotlight as he continues on the mission of revitalizing Karachi’s iconic landmarks under his “Green Pakistan, Clean Pakistan” initiative. With the special permission and support of Karachi’s Mayor, Mr. Murtaza Wahab, Asim Jofa has launched an extensive beautification project aimed at restoring the city’s aesthetic charm. First stepping into this mission in 2015, Asim Jofa has a plan for the next three months where his team has undertaken the restoration of…

Renowned jewelry and fashion designer Asim Jofa is proving that his vision extends beyond the world of fashion. His decade-long commitment to social service is once again in the spotlight as he continues on the mission of revitalizing Karachi’s iconic landmarks under his “Green Pakistan, Clean Pakistan” initiative. With the special permission and support of Karachi’s Mayor, Mr. Murtaza Wahab, Asim Jofa has launched an extensive beautification project aimed at restoring the city’s aesthetic charm. First stepping into this mission in 2015, Asim Jofa has a plan for the next three months where his team has undertaken the restoration of…

AGTL hosts Pakistan’s first-ever live digital lucky draw event Lahore: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) has made history by successfully concluding Pakistan’s first-ever live digital lucky draw event in the tractor industry. The Orange Scheme allows customers to enter a lucky draw by purchasing an Al-Ghazi New Holland tractor. The Orange Scheme Lucky Draw Event streamed live across YouTube, OLX, and PakWheels, set a new benchmark for customer engagement and transparency in the sector. The event, held on Friday, February 7, 2025, was hosted by Junaid Zuberi and featured prominent AGTL leadership, including CEO, Sakib Eltaff, CFO, Javed Iqbal, and GM…