In Pakistan, public discussions around smoking tend to focus solely on quitting. However, millions of adult smokers continue to rely on combustible tobacco, even when they are aware of its health risks. For those unable or unwilling to quit, smoke-free alternatives offer a science-backed, less-harmful option. Wasil Sami, a public health expert notes, “Smoke-free products…
The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) has successfully concluded a capacity development and technical support project for the Balochistan Assessment and Examination Commission (BAEC), carried out under the Balochistan Human Capital Investment Project. Funded by the World Bank and implemented through the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Government of Balochistan, the initiative marks…
For the first time in Mirpurkhas Division, three healthcare centers have been granted permanent licenses in recognition of their high quality healthcare services. With support from the Indus Health Network, the Thar Foundation Hospital in Islamkot and the Marvi Clinic located in Thar Block-2 have been granted permanent licenses. Similarly, the Site Clinic established by…
COUNTRY’S PREMIER UNIVERSITY EQUIPS ITS LEADERSHIP WITH GLOBAL-STANDARD MEDIATION CREDENTIALS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH MICADR LUMS, the country’s premier university, has partnered with the Legal Aid Society (LAS) and the Musaliha International Center for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (MICADR) to deliver an internationally accredited Mediation Skills Training Program — a major step in advancing Pakistan’s…
Voices from the Roof of the World (VRW), the award-winning documentary series, is expanding its lens beyond the towering ranges of Central and South Asia to uncover urgent environmental stories in affected regions. These include deltas, deserts, forests, and underground systems – areas often overlooked in global climate conversations. The series has begun production on…
Aga Khan University (AKU) is excited to bring you LEADS – an online and hybrid programme for continuing education enabling participants to earn micro-credentials. LEADS designed to meet the evolving demands of the job market and also address concerns related to equity and access, LEADS offers everyone a path to growth, anytime and anywhere. Each…
The red carpet rolled out amidst a whole lot of excitement at Nueplex Cinemas as the highly anticipated Pakistani horror film DEEMAK held its grand premiere, drawing in celebrities, film critics, and media. The event marked a new milestone for the genre in Pakistan, with rave reviews and thunderous applause. Directed by Rafay Rashdi, presented…
The traffic police department of the Sindh government is ready to collaborate with the business community to transform the industrial zone of the Federal B Area into a model zone for addressing traffic-related issues by utilizing advanced technology and surveillance systems, said DIG Traffic Police Karachi Syed Pir Muhammad Shah. Speaking as the chief guest…
Indus Motor Company (IMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Development in Literacy (DIL), marking a significant milestone in its commitment to community development through education. This collaboration is a part of IMC’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, “Concern Beyond Cars,” which focuses on creating long-term impact beyond the automotive sector. …
The Aga Khan University (AKU) today hosted the closing ceremony of the 2024 edition of the AKU President’s Challenge for Climate Solutions, marking the culmination of a months-long competition that brought together student innovators from Pakistan, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in a bid to tackle one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues: water. Launched…
