TPL and WWF-Pakistan Join Forces to Restore Karachi’s Coastal Ecosystem
It was a day of unity, passion, and purpose as TPL, a leading technology-driven conglomerate, teamed up with WWF-Pakistan to make a lasting impact on Karachi’s coastal ecosystem. The event, which took place on Thursday, 5th October 2023, at the WWF Wetland Centre in Karachi, demonstrated TPL’s commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement. The…
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LUMS and Punjab Prisons sign an MOU to collaborate on legal awareness and legal aid
An MoU aimed at adequate delivery of criminal justice, raising legal awareness, and improving the well-being of prison inmates has been signed between LUMS and Punjab Prisons, Government of Punjab. Under this three-year agreement, students and faculty at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School (SAHSOL) at LUMS will collaborate with Punjab Prisons to deliver paralegal training…
BC launches international awards to celebrate UK alumni achievements
The British Council (BC) has announced the tenth year of its Study UK Alumni Awards programme, celebrating the outstanding achievements of UK alumni around the world. The award winners and finalists are leaders in their fields who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make a positive contribution to their communities,…
NHS and Nadra introduce Mera Sehat Card Mobile app
Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC) and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and have jointly launched the Mera Sehat Card Mobile Application to provide valuable information to beneficiaries about services and facilities being provided under the programme with the primary objective of maximizing healthcare accessibility for citizens. Following the introduction of…
Nobel prize goes to mRNA Covid vaccine researchers
KATALIN Kariko and Drew Weissman won the Nobel medicine prize on Monday (Oct 2) for their work on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology that paved the way for groundbreaking Covid-19 vaccines. The pair, who had been tipped as favourites, “contributed to the unprecedented rate of vaccine development during one of the greatest threats to human health…
Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex at LUMS to herald a new era of research & learning
LUMS hosted the ground breaking ceremony of its first green building, ‘Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex’, named after the former Chairman of Atlas Group and one of the founding members of LUMS. The Complex will be a hub of research, innovation and intellectual exchange at the University and house high-impact centres collaborating with industry and government…
MSB Educational Institute Celebrates Young Authors’
MSB Educational Institute, an international chain of schools for the Dawoodi Bohra community, announced the success of its Young Authors program. Nine talented student authors from MSB Karachi revealed their books at a book launch ceremony. The Young Authors program, a unique initiative by MSB, provided students with an eighteen-month writing development program. During this…
World’s first Shariah-Compliant OPD Company, Siha Health & Wellness, Acquired by Tabani Group
Tabani Group, a renowned business conglomerate in Pakistan, has acquired the world’s first and only Sharia-Compliant OPD Company Siha Health and Wellness Private Limited as a subsidiary. The company has been accredited unanimously by 17 Islamic scholars from Pakistan, Africa, UAE, India, and Bangladesh as a fully Shariah-compliant entity. Siha specializes in tailor-made cashless health…
Omi Hospital and Jubilee Life Insurance Join Hands to Elevate Healthcare Access
OMI Hospital, a renowned healthcare institution based in Karachi, and Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s largest private sector insurance company, are pleased to announce their strategic partnership. Under this partnership, OMI Hospital extends an array of exclusive privileges to Jubilee Health Insurance members, including discounts on Outpatient Services (OPD), Emergency Room (ER) consultations, radiology services, laboratory…
LUMS welcomes 1,200 students for Orientation 2023
LUMS recently welcomed a diverse cohort of 1,200 students from cities, towns, and villages across Pakistan at its Orientation. The Orientation featured a series of engaging events designed to help students transition to university life. Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS welcoming the new batch, said, “The LUMS community is committed to foster an environment…