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Martin Dow Group inaugurates Purpose Built Hilal Public School – Martin Dow Campus Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) In a grand event held earlier today at Mehran Town, Korangi, Martin Dow Group inaugurated the new purpose built Hilal Public School, Martin Dow Campus of Green Crescent Trust (GCT) in the presence of numerous leading businessmen and donors. Group Chairman Martin Dow Group, Mr. A. Sattar Akhai, Zahid Saeed CEO, Green Crescent Trust along with Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, VC, NED University, Prof. Dr. Akhtar Baloch, VC, Benazir Shaheed University, Lyari, Mr. Tariq Malik, Chairman KATI and other notables  formally inaugurated the Hilal…

Islamabad (Muhammad Yasir) The Malaysia UCSI University announced awarding 50 educational scholarships to high-performing Pakistani students in conjunction with their outstanding position in the 2019 QS World University Rankings. With the scholarship fund launched, Pakistani students will enjoy a meaningful educational experience in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city, and learn from the best that UCSI as a Praxis university has to offer with their signature ‘Cooperative Placement’ programmes where students are required to intern at a company for 2 months for each academic year. With up to 50 scholarships to be awarded, students are advised to choose their preferred academic…

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) This year’s Young Leaders Conference yet again left no stone unturned in influencing and empowering the participating youth.  Emerging trailblazers and visionaries of tomorrow went through extensive leadership training to lead the change. This six-day residential program, supported by the founding partner EBM, brings together 300 youngsters between the ages of 18-24 annually from all over Pakistan. YLC this year kicked off bringing in Dr. Umar Saif, Chairman of PITB as the guest of honor at the inauguration ceremony. The second day, sponsored by EBM, celebrated the major milestones of Pakistan and explored its challenges through a…

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) It was a day of overwhelming emotions as the six-day long Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2018 came to an end on a high note in Chand Bagh. An annual affair organized by the School of Leadership (SoL), YLC is a rigorous, thought-provoking leadership program that brings together more than 300 youngsters between the ages of 18 to 24 under one roof. IT’S TIME was the theme of this year’s conference which provided participants with the courage and passion to shape a better future for themselves and for those around them by letting everyone know It’s Time to…

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The high level of enthusiasm among the participants continued on the second day of the six-day long Young Leaders Conference (YLC), 2018. Pakistan’s largest food company, English Biscuit Manufacturers (Private) Limited, founding partner of the Young Leaders Conference were the day sponsors for the event. The theme of the day celebrated the major milestones of Pakistan through a diverse panel of industry icons. The theme explored 3Ps, the philosophical and psychological setup of the region along with the possibilities that lie within the country. Talking about the YLC theme, Ayesha Janjua, Head of Marketing at EBM, said…

Lahore, July 1st, 2018: Energy, exuberance and excitement dominated proceedings as the 17th edition of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC), Pakistan’s premier youth leadership summit, got underway on Sunday at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. Dr.Umar Saif, Chairman of PITB was the guest of honor at the event. Around 300 young and energetic participants from all across Pakistan will stay together for 6 days and will go through leadership training, learning from influential speakers and engagement in skills-based workshops and activities. YLC founding members including Kamran Rizvi and Shireen Naqvi welcomed the participants and other attendees along with YLC’s partners and SoL’s…

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)   The 17th installment of the Young Leaders Conference is Pakistan’s pioneering youth empowerment and leadership event organized by School of Leadership. The conference, which saw its initiation in 2002, is all set to take off this year at the Faletti’s hotel in the historic city of Lahore from July 1st. The second half of the conference starting from July 4th – 6th will take place in Chandbagh. Conducted on an annual basis, YLC has been playing a significant role in influencing the lives of countless young individuals imparting the confidence and exposure that they need to…

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Dolmen Mall, renowned for celebrating festivities all year round, brought together leading international and local brands to celebrate Ramadan at Dolmen with 70 high achieving students from The Citizen’s Foundation (TCF). Under the umbrella of Dolmen Cares, the collaborated activity with Dolmen Mall brand partners like Khaadi, BabyShop, OUP, McDonalds and Sindbads celebrated positive social change through education by delighting students with a recreational and educational trip around the mall. Members of participating brands, TCF, socialites and celebrities like Asaad Ahmed, Kashmir Band, Moammer Rana, Sonya Hussain, Nadeem Baig and others were among the forerunners spreading smiles…

Islamabad –  The Pearson-Edexcel launched international iPrimary and iLowerSecondary programmes in Pakistan for the students aged 5-14 years. This academic excellence initiative would support in strengthening country’s education system and standards will provide an opportunity to the students to attain international education locally in Pakistan even at a very beginning level of their educational career. Mr. Hasan Khattak, Director Examinations Services, British Council and Mr. Kevin Hiatt, Product Head International Curriculum Global Schools Pearson UK launched this new initiative in Islamabad today at a local hotel. Mr. Hasan Khattak, Director Examinations Services, British Council said that, “It gives me immense…

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Education remains one of the biggest challenges Pakistan is facing as a nation. 22.6 million children in our country don’t go to school, that’s 44% of all children aged 5-16, according to Pakistan Education Statistics. The Citizens Foundation (TCF) has been working towards enabling quality education for the less privileged for the last two decades. It has now turned into a formidable movement of education with the support of people who believe in making a positive difference through their actions. With the launch of its new zakat campaign, TCF is inviting all Pakistanis to help TCF resolve…