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Saudi Strengthens Commitment to Pakistan with Launch of New MICE and Destination Experiences

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The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has reinforced its commitment to the Pakistan market with the successful conclusion of a four-day B2B roadshow in Karachi and Islamabad. The initiative introduced exciting new MICE opportunities and destination experiences, further strengthening ties between the two countries’ travel and business sectors. The roadshow brought together Saudi stakeholders including leading…

Pakistan’s First Flora Conservation Station Launched in Thar to Protect Biodiversity

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There is a pressing need for the development and implementation of a comprehensive Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan to safeguard diverse plant species on the verge of extinction in Tharparkar. Experts highlighted that these plant species are facing a threat due to overgrazing, expansion of unsustainable agriculture, and excessive extraction of commercially and medicinally valuable plants….

New NICU at Aga Khan Maternal and Child Care Centre Brings State-of-the-Art Neonatal Care to Hyderabad

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The Aga Khan Maternal and Child Care Centre (AKMCCC), Hyderabad, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This facility brings specialised treatment closer to home, ensuring that families in Hyderabad and nearby districts no longer need to travel to Karachi or other cities when their newborns require critical care. Pakistan faces…

AKU’s Foundations for Health and Empowerment initiative (F4HE) successfully concludes its five-year programme

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The Aga Khan University’s Foundations for Health and Empowerment (F4HE) initiative successfully ended its five-year tenure of nationwide research and implementation projects in newborn health, and parents’ mental and physical health. F4HE is a multi-country, cross sectoral initiative, implemented in Afghanistan, India, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and co-funded by Global Affairs Canada and the Aga…

New study by AKU reveals one in four children in Karachi at high risk of developmental delays

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A new study by the Aga Khan University has found that one in four children aged 3 to 8 attending public schools in Karachi are at risk of developmental delays. Children from low-income families and ethnic minority backgrounds are especially vulnerable. Research was conducted among children in Katchi, grade 1, and grade 2, measuring them…

Park View City Lahore – From Political Rejection to Flooded Reality

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The fate of Park View City Lahore has taken a dramatic turn as parts of the housing society remain submerged in floodwaters near the Ravi River. Once hailed as a high-profile housing venture, the project now symbolizes the consequences of ignoring ecological warnings. During its tenure, the PTI government refused to approve Park View City…

New Report Reveals How Pakistan’s Nurses Can Drive Economic Growth and Global Impact

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A report of national significance was launched today by the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) and Aga Khan University’s (AKU) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan, highlighting the untapped potential for Pakistan’s economic future: its nursing workforce. The report, titled ‘Pakistan’s Nursing Workforce – Export Potential and Challenges’, outlines how strategic investment in nurses can strengthen…

Trump warns he will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

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United States President Donald Trump said on Monday he will substantially raise tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil. Trump last week said he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India and added that the world’s fifth-largest economy would also face an unspecified penalty, but gave no details. Later, Trump…

Public private partnership helped more than one million children with lifesaving care in Sindh

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Every child deserves timely, lifesaving care. In a landmark achievement, more than one million children across Sindh received emergency treatment in fiscal year 2024–25 through ChildLife Foundation’s extensive network of Children’s Emergency Rooms (ERs) and Telemedicine Satellite Centers (TSCs). This milestone was made possible by the Government of Sindh’s visionary commitment to child health, delivered…

MNA Dr. Mahesh Applauds Performance of Thar students in Federal Board Matriculation exams

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In a celebration event held at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Cultural Complex in Mithi, Tharparkar, MNA Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani commended the outstanding performance of students, especially from Block II, in the Federal Board matriculation exams. All 41 students from three secondary schools, jointly operated by Thar Foundation and The Citizens Foundation (TCF), have passed the…