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Telenor Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Greener, Sustainable Future on World Environment Day

In a time when the financial services sector is changing rapidly, MDA Training serves as a lighthouse that helps businesses navigate the skills gap. Their customized programs are expeditions into the depths of expertise and knowledge instead of mere courses. The financial industry is turbulent, and businesses desperately need capable navigators. Through its customized programs, MDA Training provides these companies with a map and compass. They analyze these issues and provide personnel with the skills they need to navigate regulatory changes, technology breakthroughs, and market volatility confidently. What MDA training the UK is made up of? The team at MDA…

The MDA Training UK stands out in the field of professional development because of its distinctive approach to creating customized training programs that serve a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, asset management, and banking. MDA Training was founded in 1988 by Professor Walter Reid, who was one of the original faculty members of The London Business School. Since then, the organization has led the way in providing effective experiential learning solutions. At the heart of MDA Training’s philosophy is experiential learning, a method that maximizes learner engagement and drives real behavior change. This strategy aims to create an immersive…

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…