Author: yasir

To imagine South Asia’s future, we must connect to its past: this sentiment framed the launch of ‘Heritage at LUMS’, an initiative dedicated to preserving, digitising and reimagining Pakistan’s cultural memory for future generations. To celebrate the launch, LUMS welcomed faculty, students and the wider community at the university on September 26. “Pakistan is the inheritor of an extraordinarily rich and unparalleled heritage,” said Dr. Ali Raza, Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences department at LUMS. “And yet, we are at the risk of losing these treasures.” The event opened with an address by Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of…

Aik, Pakistan’s first Islamic digital banking platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to bolster its infrastructure with secure and reliable services using PTCL Smart Cloud. Through this collaboration, PTCL will deliver secure and reliable cloud infrastructure, ensuring business continuity and resilience for Aik, enhancing its digital capabilities. As part of BankIslami’s digital-first initiative, Aik aims to provide end-to-end financial services that are convenient and seamless. The platform aims to contribute to a more accessible and efficient digital banking ecosystem in Pakistan. The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held at Aik’s headquarters…

Lucky Investments Limited (“Lucky Investments”) has been recognized as the Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year in South Asia at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Conference & Awards 2025, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award is testament to stellar performance of Lucky Investments since launch of its first fund in April 2025. The AUMs currently stand at over Rs.100 billion (USD 350 million) making Lucky the fastest growing AMC in Pakistan this year. The prestigious award was received by Mohammad Shoaib, CFA, CEO of Lucky Investments, at a ceremony attended by leading policymakers, regulators,…

Located along Korangi Creek in Karachi, the Mangrove Biodiversity Park, conceived & designed by Mr. Shah Murad Aliani-Environmentalist, and developed in house by TPL Developments in consultation with Tariq Alexander Qaiser-Architect, brings under conservation 50HA of Mangrove cover and serves as a vital step in raising awareness about Pakistan’s unique and diverse coastal ecosystems. Established in partnership with the Sindh Forest Department (SFD) with sponsorship from TPL Properties, it marks the inauguration of a dedicated mangrove biodiversity park. The independent governing board comprises distinguished individuals from academia, environmental organisations, the arts, sustainability committees, and the government, uniting diverse expertise to…

Colts Engineering and Rawalpindi Gymkhana Club have entered into an agreement for the supply and installation of state-of-the-art elevators at the club’s premises. The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Mian Usama Waheed, Chief Executive Officer of Colts Engineering, and Mr. Syed Rizwan Haider Mashhadi, Secretary of Rawalpindi Gymkhana Club, who both expressed delight over this partnership. Under the agreement, Colts Engineering will install two European-standard 1000 KG capacity elevators in the Guest Rooms and Main Building of Rawalpindi Gymkhana Club. Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Mian Usama Waheed, CEO of Colts Engineering, highlighted that the elevators procured from Arona,…

With a concerning rise in heart attacks and cardiac deaths among younger adults, the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is calling for urgent lifestyle changes through its World Heart Day campaign, ‘Heart Over Habit’, a movement encouraging people to break harmful routines and embrace heart-healthy living. Cardiovascular diseases, once considered illnesses of old age, are increasingly affecting people in their 30s and 40s. Sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, smoking, unmanaged stress and the absence of regular check-ups are all contributing to this alarming trend. In response, AKUH, in collaboration with Docs On Wheels and the wider cycling community, organised a series…

Novo Nordisk Pakistan marked a significant milestone in its commitment to shaping the future of healthcare in Pakistan by leading a delegation of key stakeholders to Copenhagen, Denmark. The delegation included representatives from government bodies, healthcare associations, and policy decision-making forums. The Knowledge Exchange initiative was a pioneering effort, reflecting Novo Nordisk’s commitment to working alongside healthcare professionals to drive meaningful and lasting improvements to people living with serious chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. In Pakistan, nearly 34.5 million people are living with diabetes, while around 38 million live with obesity. These conditions significantly impact individuals, families, communities,…

Yango Group, global tech company, marked a major milestone at ITCN Asia 2025, Pakistan’s largest technology conference, by unveiling its SuperApp and offering visitors a live demonstration of its evolving digital ecosystem. Having set up a physical booth at the VIP lounge, Yango’s SuperApp brought together Ride, Delivery, Shops, Tech, Ads and a suite of B2B activities under one umbrella, redefining how people interact with mobility in the digital ecosystem of Pakistan. The exhibition at ITCN Asia allowed visitors to experience firsthand the convenience, speed, and breadth of services, now accessible through the Yango app. The Yango booth, situated in…

Ajoka Theatre’s workshop production “Yeh Aurtain Kahan Gaeen”, developed in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council, drew a packed house at Alhamra Hall 2 yesterday. The performance marked the culmination of a two-month-long Alhamra–Ajoka Theatre Workshop, designed to train and mentor emerging theatre artists with a focus on socially meaningful storytelling. Performed by the workshop participants, the play posed a daring and imaginative question: What would happen if women suddenly disappeared from society? What followed was a fast-paced, satirical journey through a world where men are left to manage everything—only to discover the deep void left behind by those they…

Stakeholders foresee that Pakistan’s freelancing community couldenhance its annual earnings beyond $1 billion in the next financialyear with the increasing training opportunities, continuedinstitutional support, and digital ecosystem development. At the “AI Beyond Border Summit 2025” held at the 26th ITCN AsiaKarachi on Thursday, they highlighted that the freelancers’ communityis well-positioned to unlock new opportunities, attract globalclients, and cement its place as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s digitaleconomy due to coordinated efforts from industry, government, andfinancial institutions.Freelancers are the important players of Pakistan’s digital economy inbringing valuable foreign exchange, establishing global trust inPakistani talent, and creating opportunities for themselves, fellowyoungsters, and women, said…