The Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies (CETE) at Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), convened a stakeholder meeting under its ‘Heat Emergency Awareness and Treatment’ project. Funded by Elrha, the project aims to address the escalating threat of extreme heat events in Pakistan through public awareness,…
BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, will join forces with Mega Motor Company (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), to host a grand brand launch on 17th August in Pakistan, officially showcasing BYD passenger cars to the Pakistani market. Billboards hinting at the formal launch of BYD have…
Hexalyze, a leading Pakistan-based IT solutions provider, has become one of the few IT companies in Pakistan having expanded its operations to Singapore. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey, aiming to enhance its global footprint and better serve its diverse clientele through establishment of a regional office in Southeast…
The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the representative body for the top 210 foreign investors in Pakistan, revealed substantial contributions by its members to Pakistan’s economy in its 2023 annual economic contribution survey. Over the past 10 years, from 2013 to 2023, Pakistan received a net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $19.8…
LMKT, Pakistan’s leading technology company, is thrilled to announce that it will be continuing its role as the operator of Ignite-funded National Incubation Centers (NICs) Peshawar and Karachi. This brings back the total count of LMKT-operated NICs to three, the largest of any other private organization in the Country. In this renewed commitment with MOITT…
Cement despatches declined by 6.81% in July 2024. Total Cement despatches during July 2024 were 3.010 million tons against 3.230 Million Tons despatched during the same month of last fiscal year. According to the data released by All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association, local cement despatches by the industry during the month of July 2024 were…
Dr Salimah Walani has been named the next Dean of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan, effective August 1, 2024, as announced by AKU Provost and Vice President, Academic, Dr Tania Bubela. The appointment follows a thorough and competitive recruitment process, which was facilitated by an international search firm and overseen…
Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost airline, has proudly partnered with T3 Aviation Academy to induct its first batch of future Pakistani pilots. This milestone marks the beginning of an ambitious journey to cultivate and develop local aviation talent in Pakistan. The initial training phase for these CPL holders commenced on June 20, 2024, at the…
Engineer Zahoor Sarwar (PhD) Member Governing Body Pakistan Engineering Council has exposed sleazy venture of engineers’ sale/purchase by PEC Mafia in a press conference held at Lahore press club on 1st August 2024. He explained that Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) is a statuary body formed by passing an act through parliament of Pakistan in 1976….
The destination has secured two of the top 100 spots on the list, showcasing its high-quality, culturally rich, and sustainable tourism offerings. TIME, the global media organisation based in the USA, officially announced today the winners of its 2024 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ awards, highlighting two of AlUla’s destination offerings as remarkable places to be explored!…
