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DWP Group has officially launched its flagship paid internship program, Tameer-e-Mustaqbil. The program marks a significant step forward in DWP Group’s commitment to nurturing young talent and building a stronger employer brand within Pakistan’s corporate sector.Designed as a structured, three-month development journey, Tameer-e-Mustaqbil is tailored to offer high-potential graduates a robust platform for professional growth. The inaugural cohort comprises top-tier graduates selected from leading universities across the country.The program offers interns a comprehensive experience, including direct mentorship from industry leaders, cross-functional exposure, and participation in real-time projects that emphasize innovation and collaboration. Weekly learning labs and “Intern Diaries” will ensure…

In a continued effort to uplift and empower communities through skill development, Lucky Cement Limited has partnered with the National Logistics Cell (NLC) to provide vocational training opportunities to 10 students from Lakki Marwat. The training will take place at NLC’s Amangarh Facility, where the students will receive hands-on technical instruction in the following trades: • Auto Electricians • Auto Mechanics • Heavy Machinery Operators This initiative is part of Lucky Cement’s CSR commitment to youth empowerment through education and vocational skill building. The program aims to enhance the employability of participants and open pathways to sustainable livelihoods, particularly in…

In a major move to enhance employee financial well-being,ABHI, an embedded finance platform, has partnered with PayPeople toprovide Earned Wage Access (EWA), enabling employees to access theirearned wages instantly. This collaboration merges PayPeople’s reachwith ABHI’s expertise in financial wellness, enabling organizations toprovide their employees with instant access to their earned wagesthrough Earned Wage Access (EWA). Through this partnership, employees will gain real-time access totheir salaries, enabling them to manage their financialresponsibilities with greater ease and reduce financial stress. Byempowering individuals with financial flexibility, businesses canpromote a more engaged, productive, and satisfied workforce. On this development, Rayaan Sayeed, Head of Sales…

The critical policy roundtable, convened at the Aga Khan University (AKU), underscored a unified commitment to embedding field-based research evidence directly into educational reforms. Prominent educationists, researchers, and policymakers from Sindh emphasized the critical need to cultivate a culture of data utilization within the education sector, ensuring effective policymaking, particularly for enhancing the quality of learning for all children, with a special focus on marginalized communities. Part of the Data and Research in Education – Research Consortium (DARE-RC), funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the event focused on integrating rigorous research insights with the province’s education priorities. The discussions…

Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited, a leader in Pakistan’s agricultural machinery industry, recently organized a heartwarming Toy Donation Drive in collaboration with ChildLife Foundation, reaffirming its commitment to corporate social responsibility and community well-being. In a heartening show of solidarity, Al-Ghazi Tractors employees came together to spread moments of joy and comfort to young patients at Mayo Hospital’s pediatric emergency department. More than 100 toys, including stuffed animals, puzzles, board games, and other child-friendly items — were generously donated by team members from across departments, reflecting the spirit of empathy and community that defines Al-Ghazi’s culture. The toys were personally delivered to…

Telenor Velocity, the digital startup accelerator by Telenor Pakistan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FitHer, a women-led health and wellness startup and a proud graduate of NIC Islamabad, marking a strategic step towards promoting digital health innovation tailored for women in Pakistan. Under this MoU, FitHer will join the Telenor Velocity acceleration program and receive expert support to improve its app design, business strategy and leadership capacity building. Telenor Velocity team will also help prepare FitHer for integration with its digital health platform, aligning both organizations in their mission to promote women’s wellness through technology. The MoU…

Seeing,Seen, a landmark exhibition exploring the moving image as a medium of resistance, memory, and reimagination, opened at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Wednesday evening. Inaugurated by Mr. Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, the opening ceremony included remarks by Mr. Muhammad Ayoub Jamali and curator Sarah Rajper, followed by an engaging artist panel discussion. Supported by the British Council and organised by LUX and Art South Asia Project, the exhibition presents innovative works by artists from Pakistan and the UK, exploring themes of language, identity, history, and perception through video, film,…

Velo Sound Station Season 3 – Renowned actor and singer Fawad Khan becomes a “Parwana” (Moth to the flame). Fawad Khan makes a comeback to the world of music as a singer after a long hiatus. According to details, Velo Sound Station Season 3 is successfully ongoing, and just recently, a beautiful song titled “Parwana”, sung by the superstar actor and singer Fawad Khan, has been released. The song is receiving immense praise from music lovers. It has already been viewed by millions on music platforms and social media. This song has been beautifully directed and filmed by Pakistan’s acclaimed…

The initiative – implemented by Nutrition International and powered by TechnoServe – aims to engage wheat flour and edible oil millers across Pakistan to sustainably enhance the nutritional quality of staples through food fortification. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Nutrition International, with support from TechnoServe, launched the Millers for Nutrition initiative — a coalition of food fortification stakeholders — in Pakistan today, marking a significant step toward enhancing the nutritional quality of staple foods, including wheat flour and edible oil. Millers for Nutrition is a global initiative that advances the vital role of millers in reducing malnutrition and improving…

Pioneering health tech firm Boston Health AI, announces the launch of Hami, the world’s first AI-powered physician assistant, designed to optimize physician efficiency and enable personalized, evidence-driven and compassionate patient care at scale. Based on human-centered design and intelligent automation, Hami is currently in active deployment across multiple hospitals in Pakistan and will expand globally over the coming year. Built on the belief that expert-level healthcare should be available to everyone, everywhere, without any time constraint, Boston Health AI’s Hami is designed as a physician-first tool – combining real-world clinical insight with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to support doctors in delivering…