As Pakistan grapples with the rising prevalence of diseases, countless patients find themselves in hospital wards during one of the most cherished times of the year—Eid. For these individuals, the holiday season is marked by separation from loved ones, missing out on traditional celebrations, and longing for the warmth...
Six-year-old Asad Ullah spends his days in a hospital ward, clutching a faded stuffed toy and humming songs from his favorite cartoons. But behind his bright smile lies a painful reality: Asad is fighting retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive eye cancer that has already stolen his right eye. Now,...
ConnectHear, South Asia's leading assistive technology startup, renowned for its innovative use of AI and optimization in accessibility solutions, officially launched its groundbreaking ‘AI for Inclusive Disaster Response’ project today at its Access.Ability.Tech. event, held in Karachi. The initiative, supported by the GSMA Innovation Fund for Humanitarian Challenges and...
In a harrowing case of wildlife trafficking, Pakistan Customs recently intercepted a group of exotic monkeys who had endured unimaginable suffering during their illegal transport. Upon rescue, these terrified animals were found in a severely traumatized state—their eyes bulging with fear, their bodies weakened by starvation, and their screams...
LONGi, a global leader in solar panel manufacturing, held a donation delivery ceremony in Padri Village near Lahore, over 150 families received small solar panels in the donation drive across the country, known as LONGi Horizon. This initiative aims to bring sustainable and reliable energy solutions to underserved communities...
Spotify has partnered with JazzCash, one of Pakistan’s leading digital financial services providers, to offer a seamless payment solution for Spotify Premium subscriptions. This collaboration will allow JazzCash users from now on to subscribe to Spotify Premium Individual plan without the need for a traditional bank account, making ad-free music, track downloads...
The 18th edition of Build Asia 2024 witnessed handsome business activities with over $100 million deals were signed between
foreign and local companies and buyers, in heavy machinery, innovative technological building solutions, climate-friendly developers, etc.
According to the organizers, several exhibitors from 10 different countries participated in the event, including China,...
What role do governance and inclusion play in building resilient and equitable societies? This question brought together leading voices from Pakistan and the diaspora at LUMS during the third annual Pathways to Development Conference, held from December 16-18. The event convened academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore pressing issues,...
Dolmen Group; Pakistan’s largest operator of shopping malls and the first company in South Asia to operate REITS is excited to announce the grand opening of its largest mall to date in Lahore. Located in the prestigious Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Phase 6, this state-of-the-art development is set to...
Business and economic activities are evolving from traditional sectors to emerging ones, including beauty, fitness, and consumer health, hence these sectors are creating increasing opportunities for investment and employment at both global and local levels, said Muhammad Uzair Nizam, Executive Director of Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan.
Speaking at the inauguration of...
