In response to the devastating floods sweeping through Gwadar, Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group joined forces with Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC) to provide essential relief and deliver up to 30,000 liters of clean drinking water every day for a month to the affected communities. Torrential rains have plunged Gwadar into…
The 5th Commissioner Karachi Marathon was held on Friday at Captain Farhan Ali Shaheed Park, Abdul Sattar Edhi Avenue. Prominent personalities from different fields also participated in the 5th Commissioner Karachi , Marathon marathon, which included athletes, showbiz celebrities, diplomats, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and notable figures from various fields. Apart from professional runners, women,…
The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) successfully concluded its weeklong celebration of the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) 2024 with a Grand Showcase inspired by this year’s theme: “Playing with Math,” on March 8, 2024. The IDM is a global celebration aimed at promoting the joy of learning mathematics. AKU-IED organized a…
Thari women in Tharparkar are experiencing transformative empowerment through the Thar Foundation’s pioneering initiatives aimed at enhancing financial inclusion, agency, and socio-economic opportunities. From excelling as Women Dump Truck Drivers, Solar Plant, and RO Plant Operators to leading sports teams in football and cricket, these women are not only breaking barriers but also venturing into…
LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) partnered with IDEA Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the non-profit Umeed, to host a three-day global event from March 4 – 6, 2024. The MIT-LCE Global Entrepreneurship Conference at LUMS united a dynamic community of entrepreneurs, academics, students, investors, and influential figures. Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost,…
“In recognition of Rare Disease Day, Roche Pakistan Limited held a panel discussion and press briefing to raise awareness about rare diseases in Pakistan, and to emphasize the unmet needs of patients especially when it comes to awareness, funding and government support. The panel comprised MD Roche Pakistan, Ms. Hafsa Shamsie, Roche’s Head of Medical,…
Pakistan Sustainability Week (PSW) alongside Solar Pakistan – 14th International Renewable Energy Exhibition and Electricity Pakistan – 7th International Exhibition for Energy, Storage and Power Industry organized by Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd. opened its doors on 27th February 2024 at Expo Centre Lahore. The exhibition was inaugurated by Chief Guest Honorable Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman…
Aga Khan University has received a $1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap, a leading global health innovation organization. This significant grant will support a project that seeks to transform the treatment of β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), which have plagued South Asia, particularly Pakistan. These diseases have not only caused significant suffering but also…
The Department of Mathematics at LUMS has been designated as the Emerging Regional Centre of Excellence (ERCE) for its significant contributions to the promotion of mathematics in the region. This recognition has been conferred by the Commission of Developing Countries of the European Mathematical Sciences, acknowledging LUMS as a leading institution in fostering mathematical education…
The International Baccalaureate (IB), in collaboration with the Association of IB World Schools in Pakistan (IBPAK), hosted the IB Day Pakistan, an event that marked a significant leap towards advancing high-quality global education in the region. IB’s regional gathering on 24 February 2024 at Avari Hotel, Lahore, introduced Dr Shehzad Jeeva who joined the IB…
