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With Princess Zahra Aga Khan in attendance, 473 women and men graduated from the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Pakistan on Wednesday, as the University paid tribute to its late Founder and first Chancellor, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. AKU also welcomed His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as its new Chancellor,…
The Sindh Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing immediate medical assistance to individuals injured in accidents or emergency situations under the Sindh Injured Persons Compulsory Medical Treatment Act, also known as the Amal Umer Act. According to a government spokesperson, Mustafa Abdullah Baloch, all public and private hospitals in Sindh are required to offer…
The National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) recently hosted an engaging discussion titled “Re(present)ing Culture: Curatorial Approaches Challenging Norms.” The event brought together leading experts from the fields of art, curation, and cultural studies to explore innovative curatorial practices that challenge traditional narratives. Distinguished speakers included Dr. Laura Weinstein, Curator of Islamic and South Asian…
Karachi: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced strict action against vehicles with fake number plates and individuals driving without valid licenses. In a firm directive, he stated that those found driving without a license would face immediate arrest. The announcement comes as part of the governments broader efforts to enhance road safety and…
HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) announced the appointment of Maya Inayat Ismail as the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors, succeeding Rayomond H. Kotwal. Maya Inayat Ismail played a pivotal role in establishing HBL MfBs predecessor, FMFBthe first microfinance bank in Pakistanbringing to life His Highness the Aga Khans vision of expanding financial access…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The two-day book fair, the final event of the 1st Karachi Festival of Books and Libraries (KFBL) 2024, concluded with a simple but graceful closing ceremony at Rangoonwala Community Centre, housed in Dhoraji Society, on the evening of November 28. It had been jointly inaugurated by…
UN Women Pakistan inaugurated its #KoiJawaazNahi (#NoExcuse) advocacy campaign at Karachi University, marking the commencement of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence." This years campaign aligns with the theme: Towards 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls. As the world nears the…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The Trust for Malnutrition and Stunted Growth (TMSG) organized an exceptional event here at the Zia Mohyeddin Auditorium of the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) on October 23 to create awareness about the burning issue concerning the children, estimated to be causing 200,000 deaths annually….
Major operation of FIA Immigration at Jinnah International Airport Karachi. The accused had reached Karachi by flight number IA 431. The accused were identified as Ali Raza and Ali Muhammad. The accused were found suspicious during immigration clearance. Fake Iraqi visas were affixed on the passports of the accused. According to preliminary investigation, the accused…
Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that efforts were being made to attain macroeconomic stability for sustainable growth because if the government, without attaining macroeconomic stability, takes growth-oriented steps which was done in the past, it would face balance of payment issue so there was no choice but to take difficult…
The Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) held a distinguished cheque distribution ceremony at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Karachi, honoring exceptional students in Nursing and Arts & Culture. The event was graced by Syeda Hajra Sohail, CEO of PEEF, Vice Chancellors from partner institutions, esteemed academic personnel, students, and Dr. Khalid Maqbool…
World Hemophilia Day is celebrated at Hemophilia Welfare Society Karachi (HWSK) Hemophilia Treatment Centre Karachi. On the occasion of World Hemophilia Day celebrated worldwide on April 17, a cake was cut and gifts were distributed to sick children of this bleeding disorder in Karachi. HWSK organized a wonderful ceremony at its state-of-the-art hemophilia treatment center…
The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of Sindh Madressatul Islam University organized a workshop on Practices of Post Graduate Program Reviews in HEIs on June 16, 2023. Dr. Jawaid Akram, Director of QEC at the University of Karachi was the keynote speaker. The workshop aimed at to share the essential knowledge and insights with the faculty…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah paid a surprise visit to the city to ensure the removal of billboards, neon signs, traffic sign boards, and other loose installations to avert damage or any untoward incidents during the cyclonic winds which are expected to lash the city on June 15. Mr. Shah without protocol, accompanied…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The National Library Association (NLA) organized a reception in the honour of the California-based eminent scholar and orator, Ahsan Rafiq, in Karachi on August 29. The ceremony, attended by more than 25 representatives from different walks of life, was presided over by the NLA Advisor, Syed…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Upon the special directives of the Divisional Superintendent, Railways, Karachi, Muhammad Hanif Gul, a crackdown was carried out by the Divisional Commercial Officer (DCO), Nasir Nazeer, on vending stalls, restaurants and dining cars in trains. The DCO Railway Karachi took action against vending stalls and confiscated…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The National Library Association (NLA), a forum of working librarians in Pakistan, has hailed the election of one of their advisors, Syed Khalid Mahmood, as President of Rotary Club of Karachi Darakhshan, a chapter of Rotary International, District 3271, comprising of Pakistans provinces of Sindh and…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Syed Khalid Mahmood, a famous journalist and author, has been elected as President of Rotary Club of Karachi Darakhshan, a chapter of Rotary International, District 3271, covering Pakistans provinces of Sindh and Balochistan. Alongwith other elected and nominated office-bearers of 13 zones, he was formally inducted…