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French Consul General celebrates Bastille Day

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France celebrated Bastille Day on Sunday, 14 July 2024. The Governor of Sindh, Mr. Kamran Tessori, along with other Consul Generals, dignitaries and guests attended the event. The open-air celebration at the Beach Luxury Hotel had a large gathering enjoying cheese flown specially from France.

The Consul General of France, Mr. Alexis Chahtahtinsky during his speech said that Bastille Day this year was very special for three reasons. First being the Summer Olympics being hosted by France, starting from 26th July till 11th August, after 124 years since Baron Pierre de Coubertin undertook to revive this beautiful tradition inherited from ancient Greece. The second reason that made this celebration special was that 2024 was an Election Year in both the countries. The election results in France are surprisingly similar to what we saw in Pakistan, with a political landscape almost evenly split amongst three major political forces. It remains to be seen what coalition will emerge when the French Parliament convenes, starting from next week.

The third reason, the Consul General stated which made the celebration so special was the Economy.  After some protracted difficulties, witnessing some positive developments in the economic situation as a whole, and in the bilateral cooperation of both the countries in particular, gave more reasons for hope. He also highlighted the different cultural and educational cooperation between Pakistan and France.

The event ended with a beautiful display of fireworks over the creek, following a French tradition.

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Port Grand Launches “The Grand Geetmala” with Grandeur

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Port Grand the city’s iconic harbour front development launched “The Grand Geetmala,” an enjoyable live musical experience that celebrates the timeless lyrics and songs of legendary subcontinental singers. “The Grand Geetmala” is the latest addition to Port Grand’s monthly entertainment calendar and will be a regular feature. This launch programme is designed to evoke nostalgia and pay tribute to the rich musical heritage of the subcontinent.

A private premiere show was held recently, attended by the city’s elite and notables. The evening unfolded with food, aesthetic settings and captivating performances, culminating in a memorable night that extended into the early hours of Sunday.

Committed to preserving national values, tradition, and ensuring guest safety, Port Grand established itself as a family destination for entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences in Pakistan including music, art, culture, culinary delights and festivals.

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Celebrating 70 Years of PFBPWO

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Pakistan Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Organization celebrated its 70th Anniversary on December 7, 2024. The organisation was founded by Dr. Salima R Ahmed (Late) in 1954 which was inaugurated by Begum Liaquat Ali Khan. It is presently headed by Ms. Nasreen Mahdi. A function was organized by the NGO to pay tribute to the pioneers appreciating their contribution. The chief guests were Sultana Siddiqui,  Khanum Gauhar Aijaz, Mrs. Masuda Ahmed, Ms. Ayesha Islam, Ms. Akram Khatoon, Ms Rashida Raza, Begum Jamila Daud and Advocate Zia Awan.


The President in her speech highlighted the contribution of Dr. Salima R Ahmed, the founder who led the organization for 63 years. She pointed out that the NGO exists in seven cities of Pakistan and some of the projects the organization is running are Working Women’s Hostels, Schools, Craft Centres, Housing Societies and Medical Care Centres etc. and upcoming projects like Girls College in Gharo.

The function was attended by the members of the Pakistan Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Organisation and guests. The dances and skits presented by the students of Dr. S R A BPW Quality School were enjoyed by those present. Sultana Siddiqui, President Hum Network spoke about the days when she actively participated in the NGO and the work of Salima Ahmed. Each guest highlighted the early days of the organisation. Shields were presented to all the chief guests and gifts to school children.

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Launch of The Carnivore

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After the success of its branches in Islamabad, Lahore and Riyadh The Carnivore – Baked Meat Restaurant opened its doors here recently with the who’s who of the city participating along with consul generals of Karachi. After a bustling red carpet, the guests were ushered to their seats where they were treated to a high-end, sit-down dinner of their choice. The restaurant’s motto, ‘Service within three minutes’ has built their reputation over the years across their chain of restaurants for not only adhering to their claims but also offering unique and healthful cuisine. Thus, The Carnivore has become the fastest-growing chain of restaurants both within Pakistan and abroad.

Speaking on the occasion the brains behind the venture, the brother duo Shoaib and Zohaib, expressed their delight at launching a branch in Karachi. Said Shoaib “I am overwhelmed by the support and love we have received since we came here, and are very excited that we are now in this wonderful city that appreciates diversity in cuisine.”

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