The United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited and Dubai Islamic Bank launched a joint venture in order to facilitate the travel and cargo industry. A ceremony was held at Karachi Marriot Hotel in this regard. Speaking on the occasion, Dubai Islamic Bank chief executive officer (CEO) Junaid Ahmed said that both the organisations would provide best financial solutions for betterment and facilitation of travel and cargo trade. At the end Sardar Rafiq Khan , from travel and cargo trade sector presented award to Shakil Ahmed in recognition of his services while Yahya Polani and Hanif Rinch presented appreciation award to Mian M.A. Shahid. The ceremony was attended by the officials of United Insurance including its chairman Mian M.A. Shahid and executive director Shakil Ahmed while from Dubai Islamic Bank its CEO Junaid Ahmed, head of SME & Commercial Sohail Siddiq and dignitaries from travel and cargo trade attended the event. Published in Daily Times, December 11th 2018.