WaterAid and PepsiCo foundation celebrate urban water initiative milestone
WaterAid Pakistan marked the successful conclusion of its three-year Urban Water initiative with a high-level learning and closing event in Karachi.
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LUMS Celebrates the Class of 2025 at the Convocation
LUMS commemorated the achievements of its graduating Class of 2025 through a series of memorable ceremonies held over two days. Degrees were conferred upon over 1,400 graduates across the University’s five schools, celebrating the excellence and hard work of both undergraduate and graduate students.
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Record 336,999 Pakistanis Depart for Overseas Employment in H1 2025
Through the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BUEO) an attached department of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development from January 1 to June 30, around 336,999 Pakistanis have proceeded abroad for employment.
Adil Aziz
PSL 10 Heads to UAE: PCB Announces Venue Change
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday (May 09) confirmed that the remaining matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 have been shifted to the United Arab Emirates.
PTCL and Atlas Honda promoting safer bike riding training
PTCL Group, has taken a step forward towards road safety with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atlas Honda Ltd. This collaboration underscores PTCL’s commitment to promoting safe commuting practices for motorcyclists and aligns with the Group’s ongoing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives.
LUMS collaborates with Lahore Biennale to drive climate awareness
Amidst escalating environmental challenges in Pakistan, including record air pollution levels, LUMS has collaborated with the Lahore Biennale’s Climate Congress to hold a series of sessions at the University from November 6-8, 2024.
LUMS Entrepreneurship Centre Inaugurates New Incubation and Acceleration Initiatives
The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) has successfully inducted its inaugural cohorts for two signature programmes: the LCE Idea Launch Incubation programme and the Slingshot Accelerator programme. Both programmes underscore LCE’s commitment to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan, catering to start-ups at different stages of growth.
ADB approves $500 Million loan for Climate and Disaster Resilience in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based loan to support climate change and disaster risk reduction and resilience in Pakistan.
Top performers of PTCL Group’s women empowerment initiative ‘Ba-Ikhtiyar’ attend global start-up event in Dubai
PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) showcased its transformative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Ba-Ikhtiar, at Expand North Star – the world’s largest startup and investor connector event, held as a part of GITEX 2024 in Dubai. The event provided a platform to highlight the success of Ba-Ikhtiar participants while promoting the initiative globally.
Pakistan Dairy Association Leads National Dialogue on World Food Day 2024
Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), in collaboration with Punjab Food Authority (PFA) and GAIN, successfully organized a National Dialogue on World Food Day 2024 at the local hotel. The event gathered key stakeholders from the government, industry, academia, and civil society to discuss the pressing challenges surrounding food safety, food security, and the role of the dairy sector in securing Pakistan’s nutritional future.