PTCL, PPAF mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Anniversary by providing safe drinking water to 150,000 people in South Punjab and Sindh
The project delivers a comprehensive portfolio of climate-resilient water solutions, including Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, rainwater harvesting systems, bio-sand filters, hand pumps and tube-wells to ensure long-term access to safe drinking water in some of Pakistan’s most vulnerable areas.
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LUMS Brings World’s Largest Asian Studies Conference to Pakistan for the First Time
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) will host AAS-in-Asia 2026, the flagship annual conference of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), from September 25–27, 2026.
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Saqlain Mushtaq Heights Residents Protest Delays, Call for Refund or Time-Bound Possession
Affectees of Saqlain Mushtaq Heights, a residential project promoted under the name and chairmanship of famous cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq, held a press conference in Islamabad and demanded the immediate return of their invested amounts or a binding, time-bound completion and handover plan.
Health Ministry Partners with LUMS National AI Hub to Advance Maternal and Child Health
The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC) has signed an MoU with the National AI Hub, Pakistan’s first nationally coordinated AI Hub, established by Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).
LUMS Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2026
More than 1,500 graduates from LUMS’ five schools, spanning business, humanities and social sciences, law, science and engineering, and education, were awarded degrees.
LUMS Conference Explores the Enduring Legacy of the Mughal World
Through a series of academic panels and discussions, participants engaged with themes including political thought, literary traditions, visual culture, architecture, law, regional histories, and material heritage.
PTA extends SIM activation safeguard period to one year amid crackdown on misuse
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) revised its SIM activation and deactivation policy,extending the restriction period for newly issued SIMs from 60 days to 365 days.
LUMS and Aga Khan University Sign MoU to Strengthen Joint Research and Academic Collaboration
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and the Aga Khan University (AKU), two of Pakistan’s leading universities, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on joint research, innovation, and education initiatives focused on key development challenges.
Bangladeshi University Leaders Visit LUMS to Strengthen Regional Academic Linkages
A high-level delegation of academic leaders from Bangladesh visited LUMS to explore opportunities for deeper regional collaboration in higher education, research, and academic exchange.
Pakistan’s First AI-Health Convening Highlights Gaps in Digital Healthcare Infrastructure
Pakistan’s growing interest in artificial intelligence-driven healthcare came into focus on Friday as researchers, clinicians, policymakers, startup founders and public health experts gathered for the country’s first national convening focused on AI and health.
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