ISLAMABAD: On the final day of his visit to Pakistan, Prince Rahim Aga Khan met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, at his official residence in Islamabad. Welcoming him, the Prime Minister thanked Prince Rahim for the work that AKDN is doing for the wellbeing of the people of Pakistan. He also expressed…
Rawalpindi: Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital’s medical team has successfully operated on a rare and complicated eye tumour in 7-month-old Hadia Sadat from Kabul, Afghanistan. Following Hadia’s refusal by hospitals in Kabul, Lahore, and Peshawar due to her severe condition, Al-Shifa Trust’s medical professionals took on the responsibility of treating her. The treatment presented a significant…
Through a partnership between the Special Communications Organization (SCO) and the Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan (AKF, P), the new Software Technology Park in Nasirabad, Hunza will support the sustainable development of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) by providing uninterrupted power supply, high-speed internet, and a co-working space for small and growing start-ups, freelancers, and chambers of commerce. The…
HUNZA: Prince Rahim Aga Khan has visited Hunza district in Gilgit-Baltistan to launch the development of Duiker Phase II and Nasirabad Solar Power Plants with a total capacity of 3.6 MWp. Phase I of Duiker Solar Power Plant, which has a generation capacity of 1MWp and 0.6MWh battery storage, commenced operations in November 2023, increasing…
By Dr Ahtisham Ul HassanIn a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and economic empowerment, Elli Takagaki & Imran Shauket`s “Paper Miracles” stands out as a beacon of hope and innovation. Established in 2012, the project was born when Elli and Imran encountered a woman who had suffered partial paralysis in the devastating 2005 Kashmir earthquake…
Islamabad, June 08, 2024: Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s largest private sector insurance company, secured another win at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2024. The company was honored with the prestigious awards for Best Digital Marketing Communication Videos – Jubilee Life Micro-insurance and Best Digital Campaign – HBLPSL 8 Cricket, marking its sixth consecutive win at this…
Islamabad: President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the nation’s highest civilian award, on Prince Rahim Aga Khan. The award recognises individuals who have rendered services of the highest distinction to Pakistan, and was given at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President’s official residence in Islamabad. Prince Rahim is currently visiting…
According to the details, following the special directions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, the Islamabad Police, in collaboration with Bahria University Islamabad, organized a seminar to promote community policing and enhance the connection between the police and the public. The seminar was attended by DIG Law & Order…
Peshawar: Nutrition International, in collaboration with the Health Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), launched the ‘NourishMaa’ campaign in the province. The campaign aims to promote maternal nutrition by improving the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers (HCPs) and frontline health workers (FHWs). This campaign, already operational in six districts across Punjab and Sindh, has now…
Islamabad — Cheezious, a renowned Pakistani fast food brand has been awarded the prestigious certificate by the World Wide fund for Nature Pakistan (WWF) for becoming Pakistan’s first-ever Eco-Diner restaurant. This remarkable achievement marks Cheezious as a pioneer in sustainable dining practices within the country. World Wide fund for Nature Pakistan (WWF) and Cheezious are…
