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.
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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.
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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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Experts Warn AI Could Deepen Inequality Without Digital Skills Push for Women in Pakistan
Experts at a Gender & Economy Conference warned that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) could either significantly expand economic opportunities for women or further deepen existing inequalities, depending on access to education and digital skills.
When a Network Goes Beyond the Signal: PTCL & Ufone Partner with Oladoc to Bring Free Mental Health Support to Pakistan’s New Mothers
Today, on Mother’s Day 2026, Pakistan’s largest integrated telecommunications company, PTCL and Ufone announce the launch of #MoreSupportForMothers: a nationwide initiative that pairs awareness with action, first-of-its-kind mental health initiative in the telecom industry. In partnership with Oladoc, Pakistan’s leading digital health platform, PTCL and Ufone are making free consultations with certified psychiatrists available to mothers across Pakistan accessible today through the UPTCL app, at no cost and with no barriers.
Fatima Fertilizer and Multan Sultans Celebrate Title Sponsorship with a Grand Meet & Greet in Karachi
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited, Title Sponsor of the Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), hosted an exclusive Meet & Greet event at Mövenpick Hotel, Karachi, bringing together the entire Multan Sultans Team, company dealers, and the farming community in a memorable evening that celebrated cricket, community, and an eight-year partnership built on shared identity and pride. Eight seasons in, this partnership continues to thrive with each passing year — reflecting a shared vision, strong collaboration, and a deep-rooted connection to the communities both organisations proudly serve.
ConnectHear takes Sign Language AI nationwide with GSMA and Ufone
South Asia’s leading assistive technology startup, ConnectHear, marked another major milestone by hosting the “National Deployment of Sign Language AI for Public Broadcast” in collaboration with GSMA and Ufone at the Islamabad Serena Hotel. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, telecom, UN agencies, and the humanitarian sector to advance partnerships for accessible communication for the Deaf community at a national level.
LUMS Awarded Major Grant to Establish Pakistan’s First National AI Hub, Launching with a Flagship Focus on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has been awarded a major multi-year grant from the Gates Foundation to establish Pakistan’s first nationally coordinated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub.
PTCL & Ufone Applaud Pakistan Hockey Team’s Historic World Cup Qualification
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone congratulate the Pakistan national hockey team on securing qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after a thrilling victory over Japan in the semifinals of the qualifiers.
LUMS Policy Dialogue Calls for Evidence-Based Reforms in Girls’ Education and Minority Inclusion
A high-level policy dialogue at LUMS called for stronger evidence-based reforms to improve girls’ retention in middle school and enhance inclusion for children from religious minority backgrounds.