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The Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), a leading agricultural research centre of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), organised a national field day on high-value oil crops—particularly castor bean and sesame—here on Thursday. Dr. Shakeel Abbas Rofi, Member (Science), PAEC, was the chief guest on this occasion. In his address, Member (Science) highlighted PAEC’s contribution to the socioeconomic development of the country through nuclear-technology applications. He shared that PAEC has been striving to achieve sustainable development goals in various areas of national importance. Dr. Rofi said, “It gives me immense pleasure to attend this national event. PAEC was…

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Wednesday secured 1st place in the Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2025, earning recognition from the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) as the largest corporate contributor in terms of CSR spending across the country. The award ceremony, held in Islamabad, celebrated companies making meaningful contributions to social development and community upliftment. MD/CEO OGDC, Mr. Ahmed Hayat Lak, received the award from the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb. The achievement underscores OGDC’s long-standing commitment to sustainable development, education, healthcare, and community welfare across Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, the MD/CEO OGDC…

The 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) is being held in Belém, Brazil. In coordination with the Summit, BYD deployed a 130-vehicle new energy fleet for the event, used as shuttle services for heads of state and delegates from around the world, ensuring low-carbon transportation throughout the conference while supporting decarbonization efforts in the Amazon region.On November 17, Tyler Li, President of BYD Brazil, delivered a keynote address at COP30, highlighting the role of technological innovation in global low-carbon development and emphasizing that the large-scale adoption of new energy vehicles is…

Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services andtechnology innovation company, unveiled its AI Roadmap for Pakistan 2030 initiative at the Pakistan AISummit 2025, hosted by CxO Global.The one-day summit brought together stakeholders from the government, regulators, industry leaders,academia and the corporate sector to collectively shape the country’s digital future. The summitfeatured five high-impact panel discussions, keynote sessions and the official unveiling of Zong’s AIRoadmap for Pakistan 2030. It also highlighted the transformational role of artificial intelligence ingovernance, cloud and data infrastructure, business innovation and social development.Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Ali Waqas, Executive Director BSS and IT Infrastructure, Zong said, “Trust isthe…

TikTok has introduced a new Time and Well-being space, offering refreshed tools to help people relax, unwind, and build more balanced digital habits. The update is part of TikTok’s ongoing commitment to support community well-being, especially for teens and families. While emphasizing safety and community guidelines, TikTok has been expanding its features that include its recent enhanced Family Pairing features and the ability to pause teens’ access with the Time Away feature. This year, TikTok also introduced a meditation feature for teens to support them as they wind down at night. And now TikTok provides more experiences for its users…

As part of its week-long World Children’s Day celebrations, the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) organised a spirited “Walk for Children’s Rights” at the AKU Sports and Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) Walking Track. The event brought together children, parents, students, teachers, doctors, staff, and the wider community in a powerful demonstration of support for children’s wellbeing, protection, and empowerment. The walk served as a highlight of AKUH’s week-long celebrations, which featured thoughtfully curated activities across multiple paediatric and outpatient spaces. Throughout the week, children participated in play therapy sessions in paediatric wards, student-led debates, and creative showcases designed to encourage expression,…

The LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), in collaboration with Pakistan’s National Productivity Organization (NPO) and the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Japan, is hosting the International Conference on Green Productivity 2.0 (GP 2.0) on November 28–29, 2025, at LUMS, Lahore. The two-day international gathering will bring together more than 80 foreign delegates from APO member economies across Asia and the Pacific, alongside senior experts and participants from Pakistan’s public and private sectors. Representatives from 21 countries, including Italy, Japan, Thailand, China and Pakistan, will share insights and experiences on sustainable development, circular economy innovations, and productivity-led green transformation.Senior leadership from the Ministry…

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated Center for Mathematical Sciences (CMS) along with a state-of-the-art High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility at Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) here on Tuesday. Chairman PAEC Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar accompanied the minister during the inauguration and showed him various CMS laboratories. Talking to media persons on this occasion, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal said, “I am very excited to inaugurate the Center for Mathematical Sciences and HPC facility at PIEAS and I would like to congratulate both PIEAS and PAEC for this achievement. It is high time…

realme, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has partnered with foodpanda, the country’s leading food delivery platform, in a long-term strategic alliance aimed at empowering and rewarding riders nationwide. As part of this partnership, realme C85 Pro has been officially announced as the top choice and official smartphone for foodpanda riders, redefining efficiency, reliability, and performance on the go. Through this initiative, 20,000 foodpanda riders from across Pakistan will have the opportunity to benefit from the partnership, with realme providing free smartphones to top-performing riders and to those showing exceptional dedication and service. This program not only celebrates the hardworking…

Pakistani playwright and head of Ajoka Theatre, Shahid Nadeem, delivered an insightful talk titled “Theatre in the Time of Authoritarianism” at the Princeton Public Library. Addressing an audience of Princeton University faculty and scholars, he shared lessons on how socially conscious artists navigate increasing state pressures. He explained that a performer under autocratic rule must be like a kabaddi player—strong in confronting opponents, yet agile enough to avoid suppression. Humour and music, he noted, are effective tools to present social critique in an engaging manner. Shahid also stressed the importance of drawing inspiration from indigenous heritage and spiritual sources, such…