In recognition of Rare Disease Day, Roche Pakistan Limited held a panel discussion and press briefing to raise awareness about rare diseases in Pakistan and to emphasize the unmet needs of patients especially when it comes to awareness, funding, and government support. The panel comprised MD Roche Pakistan, Ms....
Aga Khan University has received a $1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap, a leading global health innovation organization. This significant grant will support a project that seeks to transform the treatment of β-Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), which have plagued South Asia, particularly Pakistan. These diseases have not...
The International Baccalaureate (IB), in collaboration with the Association of IB World Schools in Pakistan (IBPAK), hosted the IB Day Pakistan, an event that marked a significant leap towards advancing high-quality global education in the region.
IB’s regional gathering on 24 February 2024 at Avari Hotel, Lahore, introduced Dr Shehzad...
The Department of Mathematics at LUMS has been designated as the Emerging Regional Centre of Excellence (ERCE) for its significant contributions to the promotion of mathematics in the region. This recognition has been conferred by the Commission of Developing Countries of the European Mathematical Sciences, acknowledging LUMS as a...
Lahore Qalandar's performance in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9, has been under scrutiny as fans and cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the team's fate in the play-offs. Despite facing some challenges, Lahore Qalandar still has a chance to secure a spot in the coveted play-off stage.
The team's...
National Foods Limited proudly announces its recognition as one of the final climate mitigation projects under the prestigious Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Programme, supported by the UK government and DAI Global. The SustainAgro project, an extension of National Foods' commitment to sustainable agriculture and a secure value chain, has...
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunication organization Zong 4G, has collaborated with BaKhabar Kisan to facilitate seamless communication between the Farmers and Agri Experts to make informed and timely decisions and maximize yield and financial benefits to their livelihoods.
BaKhabar Kisan is a comprehensive agricultural knowledge platform for farmers throughout Pakistan...
'Awaaz: Echoes of Freedom and Justice' is Ansar Burney's memoir chronicling his transformation from a student leader to a champion of human rights. Authored by Burney, and co-written/edited by Shehar Bano Rizvi and Tasneem Premjee Chamdia, Awaaz memorializes Burney's lifelong global struggle for human rights and underscores our transcendent...
Vision Eye Care, an international relief organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness with a footprint in 39 countries around the world, launched its 35th cataract surgery project, the 'Vision Eye Camp,' in Karachi and Lahore. Organized through sponsorships from the Parwaaz Financial Services Limited, CITI Group, Hanananum Foundation, Lotte...
The Government of Punjab has introduced extended evening OPD timings for pediatrics till 8 pm daily at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. This initiative has been implemented in collaboration with ChildLife Foundation to facilitate the increased flow of children coming in for treatment and seeks to address the consultation needs of...
