Author: Faiza Liaquat
At the 2024 EMIGala in Dubai, Mahira Khan received the esteemed ‘Artist in Fashion’ award. During her speech, the well-known actor underlined the value of women empowering and supporting one another in the creative process in order to create something genuinely remarkable. She also stressed the need of collaboration among varied skills.
Icewarp, a Czech software business, announced a significant investment in Pakistan. There, they intend to introduce a wide range of services, including a $1 million data center.Founded in 1998, Icewarp provides a range of software solutions, including web conferencing, email hosting, and collaboration tools. With continued efforts to undergo digital transformation, they view Pakistan as a promising market. Jan Urbik, Global Chief Sales Officer at Icewarp, emphasized the company’s dedication to provide reasonable solutions to help Pakistan achieve its digitization objectives.Here’s a significant advantage for companies in Pakistan: Icewarp boasts robust cybersecurity and cutting-edge capabilities in their software, which it…
Scholarships are available from the Moroccan Agency of International Cooperation (AMCI) for Pakistani students wishing to attend Moroccan public universities in 2024–2025.The Higher Education Commission (HEC) states that the online application deadline via the HEC portal is May 10th, which is a Friday. Applicants should carefully read all instructions and submit their completed online application before the deadline to ensure they have the highest chance of success.Applicants are advised by the HEC to submit their applications as soon as possible. It’s important to follow all the instructions provided by the HEC to ensure a successful application process. Furthermore, at this…
At a World Economic Forum (WEF) session on global health in Riyadh, The prime minister highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic, which struck just a few years prior, laid bare the stark inequalities in access to healthcare and distribution of vaccines between nations. He emphasized that the pandemic disproportionately affected countries in the Global South, exacerbating existing disparities and leaving millions vulnerable to its ravages. Moreover, Prime Minister Shehbaz pointed to the intersectionality of health and climate change, noting how environmental crises further compound the challenges faced by developing nations. Citing Pakistan’s own experiences, he lamented the devastating impact of climate-induced…
In Islamabad, Pakistan, the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is reaching new heights, as evidenced by the recent job fair hosted by a premier science and engineering institution in the country. The event showcased the interest of undergraduate students’ efforts in exploring AI through their final year projects (FYPs), with the field dominating the presentations and discussions. The annual job fair, organized by the FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, served as a platform for industry leaders to evaluate student prototypes and connect with emerging talent. With over 200 student projects on display, it was clear that AI…
In China’s Weifang city, the sky recently turned into a beautiful canvas filled with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes. People from around the world, including Muhammad Ibadullah Khan from Pakistan, came to enjoy the amazing sight. Muhammad shared how impressed everyone was by the festival’s deep connection to Chinese culture. It wasn’t just about watching kites fly; it was also about learning how these fantastic kites are made. Visitors got to attend workshops and see demonstrations, discovering the secrets behind crafting these special kites. Weifang is known as the birthplace of kites, with a whopping 70% of kites…
A free meal program is being implemented by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in all federal government schools located in the Islamabad Capital Territory.About forty elementary schools are expected to get midday meals this week as part of the first phase. In particular, kids in 20 schools in the Tarnol and Nelore districts will receive free lunches out of these 40 schools.The Federal Directorate of Education’s primary schools will now offer free meals to students in addition to other amenities, according to Secretary of Education Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani.About the meal program, the Secretary of Education told the…
In a gesture of solidarity, Pakistan has decided to rename one of its major highways in Islamabad to ‘Iran Avenue’ just before the scheduled visit of Iranian President Seyyed Ibrahim Raisi. The renaming of Eleventh Avenue to Iran Avenue comes as a symbol of the strong bond between the two nations and underscores Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its ties with Iran. The decision, which was officially ratified by the cabinet following a proposal by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), holds significance as it coincides with President Raisi’s visit to Pakistan. This visit, the first by any head-of-state after Pakistan’s general…
In order to improve healthcare IT education in Pakistan, Soliton Technologies and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) formed a strategic academia-industry relationship. Dr. Safee Ullah Chaudhry, Department Chair of the Life Sciences Department at LUMS, and Dr. Fauzia Khan, CEO of Soliton Technologies, are leading the relationship.The goal of this collaboration is to create a learning environment that is transformative through research and information exchange. LUMS and Soliton Technologies are committed to providing students with the abilities and information required to succeed in the rapidly changing healthcare IT sector.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) released their most recent rankings update on Wednesday, and it shows that Shaheen Shah Afridi—who is widely known as Pakistan’s best fast bowler—has become the nation’s highest-rated T20I bowler. His position as a global role model for budding cricket players is further cemented by this accomplishment.Shaheen is now ranked 17th among T20I bowlers, moving up two spots. The 24-year-old has emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the first three matches of Pakistan’s ongoing Twenty20 International series against New Zealand, and the ICC praised his outstanding performance in those matches. Shaheen took the one wicket in…