In a continued effort to uplift and empower communities through skill development, Lucky Cement Limited has partnered with the National Logistics Cell (NLC) to provide vocational training opportunities to 10 students from Lakki Marwat. The training will take place at NLC’s Amangarh Facility, where the students will receive hands-on...
LUMS and the Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation are proud to announce the naming of the Descon Auditorium, a 100-seat facility located in the upcoming Yusuf H. Shirazi Complex at LUMS. Made possible through the Foundation’s generous support, the auditorium will serve as a dynamic venue for...
In a landmark move for Pakistan’s innovation and sustainability landscape, Xenith Public Relations (XPR) has entered into a strategic partnership with Team Envision – PNEC-NUST, the country’s pioneering youth-led engineering society, to elevate their communications strategy and reinforce Pakistan’s voice on global platforms. The partnership was formalised through a...
Lucky Cement, in collaboration with Saylani Mass IT Training (SMIT), successfully conducted the test for its IT Skills Development Program at the Lucky Cement Pezu Plant, marking a significant step toward empowering local youth with modern IT skills.
Over 1,000 students from the region appeared for the test, showcasing strong...
A new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) highlights significant gender inequalities in Pakistan’s labour market, revealing the largest gap between men’s and women’s employment rates in South Asia and a substantial gender pay gap.
The ‘Pakistan Gender Pay Gap Report 2025’, based on data from national Labour Force...
DWP Group successfully celebrated the graduation ceremony of its Tameer-e-Mustaqbil internship program in Lahore, marking the completion of an enriching journey for seven talented internees from the company’s Tech Division.
The ceremony served as a testament to DWP Group’s commitment to nurturing young talent and equipping Pakistan’s youth with the skills, mentorship,...
A study by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has called for urgent policy reforms to unlock the full potential of Pakistan's gig and digital economy, using foodpanda as a case study. The report, titled "Economic Impact Assessment of foodpanda in Pakistan", not only quantifies the platform's substantial...
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has awarded the LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) a Cleantech/EnergyTech Grant to establish a dedicated space within its co-working facility. This initiative aims to support start-ups focused on cleantech and sustainable energy solutions, fostering innovation to tackle local and global climate challenges.
The...
The PIP Executive Learning Centre (ELC) serves the oil and gas industry by offering capacity-building programs in both technical and non-technical domains. These training programs are delivered through physical and virtual platforms, ensuring accessibility for professionals across diverse geographic and operational settings. This approach results in significant time and...
Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and NED University of Engineering and Technology have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Centre for Islamic Finance and FinTech (CIFFT) at NED University. The MoU was signed by Syed Amir Ali, Deputy CEO - Meezan Bank and Dr....
