Author: peshawartoday

By: Sajid Kakar Awal Khan, a resident of Charsadda district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, spent years building a house for his children, only to have it destroyed by the recent floods that ravaged the province last month. Now, he is left to live under the open sky, a victim of the severe impacts of climate change in Pakistan. This devastating loss is not new to Awal Khan. He has repeatedly lost his home, livestock, and crops to floods over the years. The recent floods not only obliterated his home but also wreaked havoc on an ancient graveyard in the area, washing…

Pakistan Crescent Collective Hosts Panel Discussion at Cannes Film Festival

ISLAMABAD: easypaisa’s groundbreaking campaign ‘Audio Nikahnama’ has achieved yet another remarkable success by bringing home the Caples UK Award with a bronze in the ‘Not for Profit’ category, a silver in the ‘Mobile’ category and a gold in ‘Audio’ category. The accolade for “The Courageous Client Award” was also bagged by Rifah Qadri, Head of Marketing & Communications, easypaisa, becoming the first Pakistani to have been honored in the category. Established in 1978 by BBDO copywriter Andi Emerson, the Caples Awards stand as a beacon in the advertising and marketing realm. This global platform, operated by creative minds for creative…

ISLAMABAD: charity: water, a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world, has received support from The Coca-Cola Foundation to launch a transformative clean water project in the Balochistan province in Pakistan. The project aims to support 372 new and rehabilitated community water points to ensure access to clean and safe water for more than 3,500 people. Balochistan is Pakistan’s most arid and water-starved province with challenges mounting after the catastrophic floods in 2022. The Coca-Cola Foundation, known for its commitment to economic empowerment and environmental sustainability, is proud to support this project alongside charity: water.…

ISLAMABAD: Philip Morris International (“PMI”) has released its fifth annual Integrated Report, which outlines the company’s ongoing work to advance toward its 2025 Roadmap goals, with the primary focus on addressing the health impacts of the company’s products. The 2023 Integrated Report highlights PMI’s continued expansion of smoke-free alternatives in markets worldwide including Pakistan, as well as social and environmental programs deployed with and in parallel to these products—including the deployment of responsible marketing and sales practices and efforts to reduce post-consumer waste. Further, PMI reports its progress toward fostering an empowered and inclusive workplace, improving the quality of life…

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Board of Studies at Hamdard University’s Islamabad Campus has approved the curriculum for its 4-year degree programs in Computer Arts and in Media Sciences. The approval came after a thorough review by a panel of esteemed subject experts and internal members. The meeting, held on May 15, 2024, brought together external experts Dr. Wajid Zulqarnain, Dr. Nazia Rehman, Ms. Afshan Jamal, and Kinza Yasmeen, along with internal members Dr. Ansar Abbas, Dr. Asghar Khan, Ms. Maria Zia, Dr. Naseem Anwar Khattak, Ms. Muqaddas, and Ms. Aminah. After a comprehensive discussion, the curriculum was approved…

DUBAI: Right to Protein powered by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted its second Pitch2Fork program in Dubai, UAE. With a focus on innovations in the protein industry, this platform provided a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan to pitch their rising businesses to a panel of investors. Shortlisted companies that leveraged this unique opportunity included Gladful, Hello Tempayy, Poulta, and WeGro. While South Asia ranks as the fastest-growing region in the world, it is challenged with meeting the rapidly growing demand for protein. Reflecting on the potential impact of Pitch2Fork, Kevin Roepke, Regional Director of…

KARACHI: Following the resounding success of its inaugural event in 2021, the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) Quality Assurance Agency in collaboration with the Aga Khan University’s Network of Quality, Teaching and Learning, organized a pivotal three-day workshop aimed at improving the quality of higher education in Pakistan. Mr Nasir Shah, Director General, Quality Assurance Agency, HEC, and other distinguished leaders, scholars, and stakeholders from a variety of public and private universities in Sindh and Balochistan met at Aga Khan University’s campus in Karachi from May 6 to 8, 2024. They engaged in substantive discussions and deliberations aimed at enhancing educational…

By: Abdul Qayum Afridi PESHAWAR- Jameel Masih was quite worried and sad, his voice trembled with sadness as he spoke. He struggled to find the right words, there were moments when his voice faltered, barely audible, then swelled with emotion, reflecting the immense difficulty he faced. Dastan explained the heartbreaking tale: Jameel Masih’s newborn child had tragically passed away two months prior. , The pain of losing a child was compounded by the necessity of burying the little one in a Christian cemetery in Nowshera, miles away from his home in Bajaur. With his wife in hospital and no close…

ISLAMABAD: Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., the country’s leading exhibitions organizing company will be organizing a flagship event Pakistan Sustainability Week (PSW) alongside Solar Pakistan – 15th International Renewable Energy Exhibition & Conference from 9th to 11th May 2024 at Pak-China Friendship Centre. Pakistan Sustainability Week will be the biggest gathering of key industry leaders, policymakers, investors, manufacturers, suppliers, traders and distributors. The event aims to create a platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange that will elevate the alternative energy industry in Pakistan.  The three-day mega exhibition is expected to have more than 50 eminent global companies from 5 countries with a…