EMGA arranges US$ 30M debt finance for Uzbekistan’s Ipak Yuli Bank

LONDON, Dec. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) announces they have completed their first transaction in Uzbekistan securing US$ 30M from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund). Commenting on the transaction, Ipak Yuli’s Chairman Mr.Saydakhmedov Saidabror said, “We are pleased to be the first private bank in Uzbekistan … Read more

Pakistani Runner Undertakes 1,600-Kilometer Challenge to Support Education

Karachi: A 27-year-old runner from Pakistan is on a 1,600-kilometer mission to raise awareness and funds for the education of underprivileged children. Tabarak Rehman is retracing his educational journey from Cadet College Hasan Abdal in Punjab to the Institute of Business Administration in Karachi, aiming to support The Citizens Foundation (TCF) in educating 7,000 children. … Read more

Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi Opens New Cultural Center in Gulistan-e-Johar

Karachi: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi inaugurated a new cultural center, Aiwan-e-Josh, in the Gulistan-e-Johar area. The opening ceremony was presided over by Muhammad Ahmed Shah, President of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, who performed the ribbon-cutting. According to Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, notable figures including Munawar Saeed, poetess Fatima Hassan, and Ejaz … Read more

Babar Farooqui, Pasban Newspaper Editor, Laid to Rest in Karachi

Karachi: Babar Farooqui, the editor of the Pasban newspaper and a prominent figure within the Pasban Democratic Party, was laid to rest at Muhammad Shah Graveyard in North Karachi. His passing was met with expressions of sorrow from political, social, and literary personalities, with many attending his funeral prayer. According to Pasban Democratic Party, notable … Read more

PTCL Partners with Mumtaz City to Launch High-Speed Internet Service

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a strategic partnership with Mumtaz City to provide high-speed internet access to over 2,500 homes and high-rise structures. According to Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, the collaboration aims to establish a cutting-edge optical fiber network in Mumtaz City, significantly enhancing connectivity for residents and businesses. The agreement involves … Read more

Visa Hurdles Stall Pakistani Delegation’s US Visit for Aafia Siddiqui Talks

ISLAMABAD: The anticipated visit of a Pakistani delegation to the United States for discussions regarding the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui faces significant delays due to visa issuance complications. According to Aafia Movement, Dr. Siddiqui’s lawyer, Imran Shafique, addressed the media following a court hearing related to Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui’s petition. Shafique explained that the … Read more