As part of AKDN’s commitment to net zero by 2030, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is installing the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project. To commence the project, a signing ceremony was held with Exide Pakistan Limited, who will be executing the project at AKU’s Stadium Road Campus in Karachi, Pakistan. Renewable energy is one of…
Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost carrier, announced today the expansion of its services between Lahore and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. Fly Jinnah will increase the frequency of its nonstop flights between both cities from daily to double daily flights starting April 8, 2024. Flight Schedule between Lahore and Sharjah, effective April 8, 2024: Flight…
Unity Foods has signed a MoU with IBA, marking the beginning of an inspiring journey: Unity Foods Scholars program. The signing ceremony was held at Unity Foods head office in Karachi. This visionary initiative is set to transform lives by offering support to a deserving MBA student each year from an underprivileged background and enabling them through their educational…
After over three years as chief operating officer of Brainchild, Benish Irshad has joined the premium SVOD/TVOD OTT platform Begin. Watch in the same role. As COO of Brainchild, Benish was instrumental in winning various new business pitches. She launched Publicis Media in Pakistan and has grown it into a power brand in the media…
Embark on a journey of soulful dedication as Fatima Fertilizer unwraps its harmonious collaboration with the renowned vocalist Atif Aslam. Together, they bring new life into the classic masterpiece “Allah Hu”. This rendition promises to captivate the audience during the sacred month of Ramzan, a time when people come together in unity and compassion, embracing the spirit…
Design Summit Lahore 2024, a pioneering event poised to unravel the intricacies of design discourse in Pakistan and the Global South, has officially kicked off. Hosted by the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (MDSVAD) at Beaconhouse National University (BNU), this groundbreaking summit promises to showcase diverse facets of design through exhibitions, conversations,…
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…
