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In a continuation of its commitment to nurture raw talent from across Pakistan, PUBG MOBILE successfully concluded a historic tournament that offered aspiring Esports players a unique platform to showcase their skills. With a unique Tekken-inspired twist, this event celebrated PUBG MOBILE’s recent collaboration with Tekken, emphasizing its dedication to creating opportunities and recognizing emerging talent in Pakistan’s gaming community. The PUBG MOBILE Iron Squad Showdown, organized by Tencent, provided amateur teams from cities like Hyderabad, Multan, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, and Lahore the chance to step into an offline competition for the first time. The tournament concluded with an exciting Grand…

The Third Edition of the Social Sciences Winter School, jointly organized by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi and the Centre for South Asian and Himalayan Studies in Paris (CESAH, CNRS-EHESS) commenced at IBA City Campus. The theme of the Third Edition of Winter School is ‘Questioning Society Through Image, Film & Sound’. Running from November 04-08, the school will emphasize diverse methodologies, from photography and digital archives to ethnographic film and sound, fostering innovative perspectives and reflective observation in social research and heritage projects. Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi and member of the Winter School…

The eighth edition of the Pakistan Industrial Expo starting from November 09, 2024, is poised to make a significant impact at the Lahore Expo Centre, bringing together over 130 international companies under one roof. This prestigious three-day event has garnered unwavering support from Pakistan’s largest media group, Jang, as well as key institutions such as the University of Sargodha, University of Punjab, the Constructors Association of Pakistan, Daroghawala Industry Owners Association, Karachi Chamber of Commerce, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and more than thirty other prominent business chambers and associations. Organized by Everest International Expo, the exhibition will serve as a…

.In a significant step to address the persistent issue of smog in Lahore, Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), premier development authority of the province, has launched an extensive initiative aimed at environmental preservation and air quality improvement. In line with its commitment to sustainable urban development, CBD Punjab is implementing multiple proactive measures to combat smog and enhance the region’s green cover. Under this comprehensive plan, CBD Punjab has initiated a large-scale plantation drive across its development area. This campaign is designed to increase the green cover, which plays a crucial role in filtering the air, capturing dust particles,…

SI Global Solutions, a leading maritime and fastest-growingICT system integrator and consultancy company, has become the firstPakistani company to receive a membership of the InternationalAssociation of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).This prestigious recognition solidifies SI Global Solutions’commitment to excellence for the safety of our ports and harborsdomain and positions Pakistan on the global maritime stage.IALA, a renowned international organization, promotes the safe andefficient movement of vessels worldwide. To achieve IndustrialMembership, SI Global Solutions successfully met IALA’s stringentprerequisites, demonstrating its technical expertise, operationalexcellence, and dedication to maritime safety.It is worth highlighting here that to meet the training certificationrequirements of IALA for industrial membership,…

The Lahore Biennale Foundation (LBF) announces the Climate Congress. As the closing programme of Lahore Biennale LB03, the Climate Congress (2nd-8th November, 2024) extends the histories and research developed as part of the main exhibition, Of Mountains and Seas, by convening a mix of leading and emerging researchers, artists, curators, and other practitioners. Developed under the direction of Iftikhar Dadi and John Tain, the Climate Congress offers an occasion for South-South conversations around the role of the arts and humanities in contributing to wider efforts to generate awareness and support for imagining sustainable futures. Complementing Of Mountains and Seas, which…

In a world where technology and AI shapes perceptions, are smartphones truly capturing the full spectrum and beauty of human diversity, especially in often-overlooked emerging markets? Today, TECNO, an innovative brand at the forefront of multi-skin tone imaging, gave its response to this question with the launch of its #ToneProud campaign. A study in 2018 from MIT and Stanford University made a worrying find: The existence of skin-type bias in some commercial-artificial intelligence systems. This bias is particularly concerning in the era of AI-driven imaging technology. Understanding and addressing these skin tone algorithmic biases through scientific data collection and innovative…

Continuing the tradition, Pakistan’s leading frozen foods brand, Fresh ST, was the recipient of the “Consumer Icon Award” in the Frozen Vegetables & Fries category, at a ceremony held in Karachi, organized by the Consumer Association of Pakistan (CAP). The chief guest for the occasion, honorable provincial minister for Industries & Commerce, Jam Ikramullah Khan Dharejo, presented the award and certificate to Ms. Samrah Munsub, Founder Samrah Enterprises, in presence of Mr. Kaukab Iqbal, Chairman Consumer Association of Pakistan, and Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Member National Assembly and renowned industrialist, among other dignitaries. Commenting on the occasion, Ms. Samrah Munsub, Founder…

Dr. Jacqueline d’Arros Hughes, outgoing Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), headquartered in Hyderabad, India, is set to take up the role of Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum in mid-November 2024. Her extensive career, marked by ground breaking work in sustainable agriculture, equips her to steer the Forum towards its mission. Dr. Hughes has over 30 years’ experience in agricultural research for development and is highly regarded for her leadership in tackling the pressing global challenges of food insecurity, sustainable agriculture, and rural development in some of the world’s most vulnerable…

The 13th Annual International THAAP Conference entitled *Rivers of Harappa* wrapped up its two-day proceedings, providing a vital platform for scholars to explore the cultural heritage and historical significance of the Harappan civilization. With 16 papers presented across five sessions, the conference delved into diverse facets of Harappan life, art, and symbolism, enriching participants’ understanding of one thw world’s most enduring civilization. The fourth paper reading session was chaired by Professor Dr. Kanwal Khalid, who set a thought-provoking tone for the discussions. The first speakers, Najia Sarwar and Maheen Yousaf, propose coloring historical narrative by tracing the generational legacy of…