ConnectHear Launches AI-Powered Disaster Preparedness Initiative
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Breaking Barriers: How AI is Revolutionizing Disaster Preparedness for Pakistan’s Deaf Community

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In a groundbreaking move toward inclusivity, ConnectHear, South Asia’s leading assistive technology startup, has launched an innovative project aimed at ensuring Pakistan’s Deaf community receives life-saving information during emergencies. The project, titled “AI for Inclusive Disaster Response,” was unveiled at the Access.Ability.Tech. event in Karachi and marks a significant step in making disaster preparedness more…

The Green Awakening: A Journey of Hope in Balochistan
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The Green Awakening: A Journey of Hope in Balochistan

ByRayyan Jamil

Balochistan, a land of rugged beauty and boundless potential, has long been waiting for the touch of prosperity. Its vast landscapes, once barren and dry, told the story of a region left behind in the race of development. But today, as Minister Ahsan Iqbal, adorned with a traditional Baloch turban, walks through the golden wheat…

Spiritual Enlightenment Meets Education: Successful Hajj and Umrah Exhibition Draws Massive Crowd at Faisal Mosque
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Spiritual Enlightenment Meets Education: Successful Hajj and Umrah Exhibition Draws Massive Crowd at Faisal Mosque

ByRayyan Jamil

The 2nd Annual Hajj & Umrah Exhibition concluded successfully at the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium, Faisal Mosque, Islamabad. This three-day mega event witnessed an overwhelming response from the public, with over 40,000 attendees actively participating in a variety of educational, spiritual, and interactive activities related to Hajj and Umrah. One of the most anticipated moments of…

BingX Looks to South Asia with a Dynamic Offline Event at Pakistan FAST University

BingX Looks to South Asia with a Dynamic Offline Event at Pakistan FAST University

ByRayyan Jamil

BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, is furthering its mission to promote crypto education and awareness as part of its strategic global initiatives. As a step toward deepening engagement in South Asia, BingX will host an offline event at the Pakistan Islamabad Campus of the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES), commonly known…

Cheezious Partners with MathMania to Elevate Mathematical Skills Among Students Across Pakistan

Cheezious Partners with MathMania to Elevate Mathematical Skills Among Students Across Pakistan

ByRayyan Jamil

Cheezious, A proud Pakistani brand is proud to announce a new partnership with MathMania. This collaboration aims to uplift students’ mathematical skills and eliminate the fear often associated with the subject. MathMania, an innovative mathematics competition, will work closely with Cheezious to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of achievement among students. The vision…

University of Karachi hosts insightful guest session on "The Future of PR" with Xenith PR

University of Karachi hosts insightful guest session on “The Future of PR” with Xenith PR

ByRayyan Jamil

The Department of Mass Communication at the University of Karachi held an engaging and informative guest session, hosted by Raheel Nabi, the Chief Executive of Xenith PR, one of the country’s leading Rublic Relations firms. The session, titled “The Future of PR,” was organized by the Advertising and Public Relations Class of 2024, under the…

Journalists Urged to Use RTI for Investigative Reporting and Countering Fake News
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Journalists Urged to Use RTI for Investigative Reporting and Countering Fake News

ByRayyan Jamil

The Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2013, was passed by the Punjab Assembly in 2013 for promoting transparency in the working of provincial authorities by securing citizens’ access to information. A 2-day seminar was concluded by the Friedrich Nauman Foundation for Freedom (FNF-Pakistan) on Sunday. The main objective of the seminar was to…

AKU, IBA Organize Dialogue on Undergraduate Education

AKU, IBA Organize Dialogue on Undergraduate Education

ByRayyan Jamil

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), in partnership with the School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), hosted a pivotal dialogue on the future of undergraduate education. Held at IBA’s Main Campus, the event brought together esteemed scholars and educational leaders from renowned institutions including…

AKU-EB 2024 Results Nurture Excellence and Hope in Students

AKU-EB 2024 Results Nurture Excellence and Hope in Students

ByRayyan Jamil

The results of the 2024 annual examinations have been announced by the Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB). Ninety-two students have made it to the prestigious AKU-EB High Achievers List, with 60% of the top performers being female. This reflects the Board’s dedication to providing equitable and high-quality education to all. Every year, the Board…

Pakistan President Honours Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz

Pakistan President Honours Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz

ByRayyan Jamil

In an announcement on Pakistan’s Independence Day, President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz to Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin, Aga Khan University’s (AKU) President and Vice-Chancellor for his contributions to the advancement of education and quality of life in Pakistan. The Sitara-i-Imtiaz is the third-highest civilian honour in Pakistan and is conferred by the President of…

Bridging gap between education and employment: DTI focuses on Skills for Livelihood
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Bridging gap between education and employment: DTI focuses on Skills for Livelihood

ByRayyan Jamil

The primary goal for DTI (Descon Technical Institute) is to provide top-quality technical skills’ training free of cost to underprivileged youth seeking employment in technical trades. DTI offers a variety of scholarships and a promise of facilitating employment. Leveraging donor support, DTI is committed to providing equitable access to training and employment opportunities for students…

LEAZY VENTURE OF ENGINEERS’ SALE/PURCHASE BY PEC MAFIA EXPOSED
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LEAZY VENTURE OF ENGINEERS’ SALE/PURCHASE BY PEC MAFIA EXPOSED

ByRayyan Jamil

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….

Aga Khan University Ranks Top 5% Globally for Advancing SDGs

Aga Khan University Ranks Top 5% Globally for Advancing SDGs

ByRayyan Jamil

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has been ranked in the top 5% of higher education institutions globally for SDG 3 ‘Good Health and Well-Being’, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 Impact Rankings. AKU is placed at an impressive 55th position out of 1,498 institutions worldwide. The University has been acknowledged for its overall…

FCEPL Leadership Visits Raast School for Educational and Nutritional Outreach

FCEPL Leadership Visits Raast School for Educational and Nutritional Outreach

ByRayyan Jamil

Managing Director FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan (FCEPL), Kashan Hasan, along with senior leadership of the company, spent the day with the students of RAAST Welfare School in Qayyumabad, Karachi, as part of their ongoing collaboration to provide milk, quality education, and vocational training to underprivileged communities in Pakistan, and to mark the start of the company’s…

FCEPL collaborates with University of Central Punjab for World Milk Day 2024

FCEPL collaborates with University of Central Punjab for World Milk Day 2024

ByRayyan Jamil

FCEPL celebrated World Milk Day 2024 in partnership with the Department of Food Science & Technology and the Food Junction Society at the University of Central Punjab on June 3, 2024. Dr. Muhammad Nasir, Head of Corporate Affairs at FCEPL, engaged with students on the critical importance of safe and accessible dairy in Pakistan. He…

MOL Pakistan Promotes Education by Donating Academic Books to QAU

MOL Pakistan Promotes Education by Donating Academic Books to QAU

ByRayyan Jamil

In a bid to bolster educational resources and foster a culture of learning, MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company B.V. donated academic books to the School of Politics and International Relations at Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU). The formal handover ceremony, held at QAU, was attended by Mr. Zsolt Adam Laszlo, CEO of MOL Pakistan, and Prof….

AKU Earns Prestigious Zairi International Award for Research Impact

AKU Earns Prestigious Zairi International Award for Research Impact

ByRayyan Jamil

The Aga Khan University received the prestigious Zairi International Award of Excellence for Research Impact in Higher Education during the 6th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum (MENA HELF) held in Dubai, UAE, on April 18, 2024. This forum is as an exclusive gathering of higher education leaders from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)…

‘Dhye Dreams’ Claims Best Short Documentary Title at NEUFF 2024
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‘Dhye Dreams’ Claims Best Short Documentary Title at NEUFF 2024

ByRayyan Jamil

Shanta Nepali’s captivating short documentary, “Dhye Dreams,” part of the 10-episode documentary series ‘Voices from the Roof of the World (VRW)’ Season 3, has achieved a remarkable feat at the recent 13th Nepal European Union Film Festival (NEUFF) 2024. The film emerged victorious, securing the coveted title of Best Short Documentary Film. NEUFF, an annual…

Kreative Kinder Haus celebrates the launch of Autism Awareness Month

Kreative Kinder Haus celebrates Autism Awareness Month

ByRayyan Jamil

Kreative Kinder Haus, an inclusive school network dedicated to providing educational, as well as non-educational support to differently-abled children in Islamabad, marked the celebration of Autism Awareness Month at their flagship branch this week. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that can impact people’s behavior, communication and/or motor skills. According to the…

AKU hosts math games’ showcase by female educators to out-of-school girls

AKU hosts math games’ showcase by female educators to out-of-school girls

ByRayyan Jamil

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…

International Baccalaureate Celebrates Educational Excellence in Pakistan

International Baccalaureate Celebrates Educational Excellence in Pakistan

ByRayyan Jamil

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…

AKU Celebrates International Day for Education with Launch of Innovative Academic Programme
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AKU Celebrates International Day for Education with Launch of Innovative Academic Programme

ByRayyan Jamil

The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) launched its newest academic offering – a 1.5 year Bachelor of Education (BEd) programme while commemorating UNESCO’s sixth International Day of Education 2024. The theme for this year’s International Day of Education is to promote inclusive and quality education for all. Faced with the daunting tasks…

Punjab Govt to Extend Support for Sindh Non-Profit’s School Expansion in Punjab for Out-of-School Children

Punjab Govt to Extend Support for Sindh Non-Profit’s School Expansion in Punjab for Out-of-School Children

ByRayyan Jamil

The Punjab government has decided to extend its fullest support to a Sindh-based leading education sector non-profit whenever it decides to extend its schooling service to Punjab for educating children from the deprived and rural areas. The solemn assurance to this effect was extended by Punjab Health Minister, Prof Dr. Javed Akram, as he spoke…

Shaping the Leaders of The Digital Generation: Zong 4G's 2023 Digital Trainee Executive Program Onboards a New Wave of Talent
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Shaping the Leaders of The Digital Generation: Zong 4G’s 2023 Digital Trainee Executive Program Onboards a New Wave of Talent

ByRayyan Jamil

Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications operator, has taken a significant step towards fostering the future leaders of the digital era. In a two-day orientation session held on November 1st and 2nd at the Zong headquarters, the company successfully onboarded the Digital Trainee Executive Batch of 2023. This initiative represents Zong 4G’s unwavering commitment to nurturing…

BRACE Programme Transforms Lives of 300,000 Rural Families in Balochistan
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BRACE Programme Transforms Lives of 300,000 Rural Families in Balochistan

ByRayyan Jamil

The six-year European Union funded Balochistan Rural Development and Community Empowerment (BRACE) Programme successfully concluded with a final dissemination workshop at the office of Balochistan Rural Support Programme. BRACE has been the largest EU investment (Euro 45 Million) for community empowerment in Balochistan, directly working with 300,000 families in 10 districts of Balochistan namely Jhal…

The Power of Community-Led Development in Baluchistan
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The Power of Community-Led Development in Baluchistan: A Conversation with Shandana Khan

ByRayyan Jamil

In the vast landscapes of rural Pakistan, where development has often been a distant dream, a quiet revolution is underway. Shandana Khan, the CEO of Rural Support Programmes Network in Pakistan, sat down for an enlightening conversation on the remarkable journey of community-led development in Baluchistan. As we delve into her insights, we discover the…

Aga Khan University Welcomes the Inaugural Class of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Aga Khan University Welcomes the Inaugural Class of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences

ByRayyan Jamil

Karachi: The Aga Khan University launched its Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) today, diversifying its academic offerings and giving students access to a uniquely multifaceted education. AKU’s first new faculty in Pakistan in 30 years, FAS ushers in a new chapter for the University, expanding its programmes beyond the health sciences and teacher education…

Ziauddin University Collaborates with East River and Activ78 to Launch the Second Batch of ZEAL – Future Enablement Program

Ziauddin University Collaborates with East River and Activ78 to Launch the Second Batch of ZEAL – Future Enablement Program

ByRayyan Jamil

Ziauddin University, in partnership with East River and Activ78, is excited to announce the inauguration of the second batch of their esteemed ZEAL – Future Enablement Program. The inauguration is set to take place at Ziauddin University’s Clifton Campus, 6th Floor Hall, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, 26th August 2023. The ZEAL…

Zong 4G and HANDS Join Forces to Empower Youth through Digital Education
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Zong 4G and HANDS Join Forces to Empower Youth through Digital Education

ByRayyan Jamil

Zong 4G, a pioneering force in Pakistan’s telecommunications landscape, has forged a strategic partnership with the Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS), ushering in a new era of transformative education in underserved regions. This strategic initiative is poised to establish an advanced digital lab at the FAS Noor Muhammad School in Karachi, outfitted with cutting-edge…