WaterAid Pakistan Unveils its Country Programme Strategy 2023-2028

WaterAid Pakistan Unveils its Country Programme Strategy 2023-2028

In a significant event held today in Islamabad, WaterAid Pakistan unveiled its visionary Country Programme Strategy for the period 2023–2028. This strategy aims to expedite Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) progress in the country, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the resilience of water, sanitation, and hygiene services in the face of climate change. Furthermore,…

The Transformative Power of Self-Work: A Profound Journey with Rammal Mehmud
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The Transformative Power of Self-Work: A Profound Journey with Rammal Mehmud

In the latest episode of the Happy Chirp podcast series, host Humna Raza engages in a soul-stirring conversation with Rammal Mehmud, a true pioneer in the realm of photography and one of Pakistan’s trailblazing female photographers. The unfolding dialogue takes us on an intimate exploration of Rammal’s life, traversing through the peaks of triumphs, the…

TPL Trakker commemorates Pinktober: Awareness Barhao Jaan Bachao
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TPL Trakker commemorates Pinktober: Awareness Barhao Jaan Bachao

In a heartfelt commemoration of Pinktober, Mr. Rao Salman, CEO of TPL Trakker, along with the executive leadership team, embarked on a thoughtful visit to Baitul Sukoon, a cancer hospital giving free end-to-end treatment to breast cancer patients. Serving as a beacon of hope, the hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including mammography, ultrasound, radiology,…

Pakistan Tobacco Company Champions Supplier-Led Innovations with Launch of ‘Be Supplier Program’
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Pakistan Tobacco Company Champions Supplier-Led Innovations with Launch of ‘Be Supplier Program’

Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) launched its flagship Be Supplier Program, on Thursday in a bid to accelerate its sustainability agenda through supplier-led innovations. The company also launched its first ‘Environment, Social and Governance Report’ which demonstrates its commitment to sustainable business practices. The ‘Be Supplier for A Better Tomorrow Together’ Conference was attended by…

Nurturing Critical Thinking at the Forefront of FAS: Dr Stephen Lyon, Dean AKU-FAS

Nurturing Critical Thinking at the Forefront of FAS: Dr Stephen Lyon, Dean AKU-FAS

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at the Aga Khan University (AKU) recently hosted a roundtable discussion to address the details of the newly launched faculty and celebrate its inaugural batch of students, who have embarked on an inspiring journey to pursue their academic and career aspirations. Professor Stephen Lyon, Inaugural Dean, Faculty of…

AKU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day 2023

AKU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day 2023

The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) celebrated World Teachers’ Day with a focus on UNESCO’s theme- ‘The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage.’ The event included a panel discussion featuring experts from the field of education including: Dr Faisal Bari, Dean, School…

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

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…

Launch of the Generation Unlimited Policy Research Challenge: Empowering Youth to Shape a Better Tomorrow
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Launch of the Generation Unlimited Policy Research Challenge: Empowering Youth to Shape a Better Tomorrow

A pioneering initiative, the Generation Unlimited Policy Research Challenge (PRC, aimed at empowering and inspiring young activists throughout Pakistan has been officially launched today. Operating under the GenU framework, this visionary project opens doors for individuals aged 12 to 28 to actively engage in research, champion innovative solutions, and play an instrumental role in shaping…

Most Pakistanis Worry About Protein Intake, Yet Spend Under 20% on Protein Foods: 2023 Study

Most Pakistanis Worry About Protein Intake, Yet Spend Under 20% on Protein Foods: 2023 Study

The ‘Right to Protein’ initiative, powered by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) introduced the ‘Pakistan Protein Perception Study 2023’, an insightful report developed based on a nation-wide survey conducted by YouGov assessing citizen’s knowledge, behaviour, and perceptions about protein foods in Pakistan. The study highlights the practical challenges that pose as a barrier to…

Uniting to Triumph Over COVID-19: Harnessing the Power of Clinical Trials

Uniting to Triumph Over COVID-19: Harnessing the Power of Clinical Trials

In the face of the persistent threat posed by COVID-19, our collective resilience shines brighter than ever, stated Dr. Saboora Waris, Associate Director, at Maroof International Hospital. Today, we come together to underscore three critical facets that demand our unwavering attention and action: the relentless presence of COVID-19, the pivotal role of clinical trials in…

How Clinical Trials Shape Our Response to Health Threats

How Clinical Trials Shape Our Response to Health Threats

Covid-19 has not left us and we are seeing many cases, with some still suffering symptoms from the last attack, known as Long-COVID. This was stated by PROF DR. JAVED AKRAM, of the Akram Medical Complex and Caretaker Provincial Minister for Health & Social Welfare; at the media roundtable, while speaking on “COVID-19 still a…

Research Across Pakistan Documents Tobacco Industry Tactics Targeting Children

Research Across Pakistan Documents Tobacco Industry Tactics Targeting Children

A new paper from the Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health highlights positive outcomes in Pakistan following the release of findings from the “Big Tobacco, Tiny Targets” campaign, led by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), which sheds light on the advertising and promotional tactics employed…

Pakistan’s Population: Ensuring A Brighter Future For All

Pakistan’s Population: Ensuring A Brighter Future For All

Pakistan’s population experts and leading government officials are set to gather in Islamabad this week on the 24th and 25th of May, for a learning event organized by Palladium Pakistan under DAFPAK-PSSD in collaboration with UNFPA, PSI, MSS, DKT International, and M&C Saatchi and in partnership with MoNHSR&C Islamabad, and provincial Health and Population Welfare…

Nutrition International and MoNHSR&C Partner to Combat Maternal Malnutrition in Pakistan

Nutrition International and MoNHSR&C Partner to Combat Maternal Malnutrition in Pakistan

Nutrition International, in partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSR&C) and provincial health departments launched a campaign – NourishMaa – to improve maternal nutrition in Pakistan by building capacities of healthcare providers (HCPs) and frontline health workers (FHWs) in six selected districts that report poor maternal nutrition indicators. “Improving the…