Author: Anadil Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Despite the caretaker government’s decision to disassociate itself from the event, fashion model Erica Robin has emerged victorious, earning the esteemed privilege of representing Pakistan on the global stage at the forthcoming Miss Universe competition in November. The competition was meticulously organized by the Dubai-based firm Yugen Group, which previously declared its acquisition of the Miss Universe Pakistan rights in March. Yugen Group has taken on the responsibility of selecting and sending Pakistan’s inaugural representative to the internationally acclaimed Miss Universe competition, an annual beauty pageant steeped in tradition since its inception in 1952. This year’s edition of Miss…

TORONTO:  Renowned Pakistani and global sensation Nimra Bucha has taken the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) by storm with her extraordinary performances and impeccable style. During the premiere of The Queen of My Dreams, Bucha mesmerised onlookers with her fashion sense, donning an exquisite creation by the renowned designer Takreem-e-Zainab. The Ms. Marvel actress took to her Instagram story to express gratitude to her friends for making Toronto feel like home and thanked Sobia Khakwani for curating the “perfect ensemble” that adorned her during the event. Bucha’s presence at TIFF was not only about her sartorial choices but also about her prominent role…

DUBAI  (WAM) — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, has reinforced its commitment to provide value addition services to its vibrant community of over 160 nationalities as Smart Salem, a premium medical fitness testing centre located at Index Tower, DIFC, has announced the expansion of its innovative support services for visa processing through DIFC Services. In collaboration with DIFC and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), Smart Salem has significantly reduced the waiting time for the issuance of the mandatory Emirates Identity card by guaranteeing same or next-day biometric appointments to…

ABU DHABI  (WAM) — The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that 9.1 million people visited the UAE’s Government Unified Digital Platform “U.AE” from the beginning of 2023 until the end of June, reaching more than 14 million visits. The semi-annual increase in the average number of pages viewed was 3.52 percent, compared to the same period last year, reflecting users’ confidence in U.AE’s content, which includes comprehensive government information and services useful for citizens, residents, visitors and the business sector. TDRA works constantly on developing U.AE’s content to meet customers’ expectations, in cooperation with federal and local…