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Press Release KARACHI: Health experts at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) warned that diabetes was increasingly putting younger adults at risk in Pakistan. They stressed the need for early detection, regular screening and coordinated medical care to prevent serious complications. Pakistan was among the countries most affected by diabetes, with an estimated 34.5 million adults living with the condition. However, around 9.3 million, or 26.9 per cent, remained undiagnosed. Without effective preventive measures and timely treatment, the number of adults with diabetes in the country was projected to reach 70.2 million by 2050. The warning came during a media…

Press Release KARACHI: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated at Federation House in Karachi with national pride and enthusiasm, bringing together senior business leaders, industrialists, exporters, investors and members of the wider business community. The event was led by Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, senior vice-president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and chairman of BMPP. The gathering marked the national day with a strong emphasis on patriotism and the contribution of the business community to Pakistan’s economic development. Vice Admiral Faisal Amin, HI (M), Commander Coast of the Pakistan Navy, attended the ceremony as the chief guest.…

Press Release KARACHI: Pakistan came into existence as a result of the timeless sacrifices of its elders and forefathers, who, after fulfilling their responsibilities, entrusted the task of nation-building and development to the present generation, Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi Professor Dr Muhammad Tufail Jokiho said on Friday. He was addressing a ceremony held on the lawn in front of the KU Administration Building to mark the Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by Hamd and Naat, a one-minute silence and the hoisting of the…

Press Release LEICESTER: A community reception was held in Leicester to honor Lord Mayor Kulvinder Singh Johal and recognize the contributions of the British Pakistani community to the city’s social, economic and charitable development. The event was organized by the British Pakistan Association Leicestershire and brought together community leaders, business figures, social activists and representatives from different sectors. The gathering highlighted the role of the British Pakistani community in strengthening civic life, supporting charitable causes and promoting cultural harmony in the multicultural city. The reception was led by British Pakistan Association Leicestershire Chairman Tanveer Hussain Gondal, along with community figure…

Press Release KARACHI: The Dr Panjwani Centre for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research (PCMD) organised a two-day workshop on “Cell Culture Techniques in Biomedical Research” at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, on July 21-22. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof Dr M Raza Shah, Director of ICCBS, through an online address, while Acting Director of ICCBS Prof Dr Syed Abid Ali also spoke on the occasion. Addressing the participants, Prof Dr Raza Shah welcomed the attendees and said the workshop would provide an opportunity to gain practical experience in cell culture methodologies while…

Press Release KARACHI: Brilliant Career Grammar School has been honoured with the “Lifetime Excellence in Education Award” in recognition of its 50 years of distinguished service in the field of education. The award was presented at the 36th World School Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand, organised by RoboChamps in collaboration with Institutions of Impact. The international recognition was conferred in acknowledgment of the institution’s five decades of sustained, impactful and long-standing contribution to education. The summit brought together education experts, school leaders and representatives of educational institutions from around the world. Receiving the award, Syed Tariq Shah, Chairman of Brilliant…

Press Release KARACHI: The progressive youth organization Alternate, in collaboration with the National Trade Union Federation Pakistan (NTUF) and the Home Based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF), held a protest outside the Karachi Press Club against the arrest and alleged torture of Saad Edhi, grandson of Abdul Sattar Edhi, by Israeli security forces. Representatives of political, social and human rights organizations joined the demonstration, alongside Saad Edhi’s mother, Saba Faisal Edhi, and his father, Faisal Edhi. Addressing the participants, Faisal Edhi of the Edhi Foundation said Saad Edhi had been leading a humanitarian aid convoy carrying relief supplies from the people…

Press Release KARACHI: Governor Sindh Syed Mohammed Nehal Hashmi has said that Karachi’s hospitality leaves a lasting impression on foreign diplomats, describing it as a memory they carry for life when leaving the city. He was speaking at a farewell reception held in honor of outgoing British Deputy High Commissioner Lance Gavin Domm at Acton House, the residence of the British Deputy High Commission in Karachi. The event was attended by several prominent political and diplomatic figures, including Faryal Talpur, Minister of State Fahad Haroon, MNA Sharmila Farooqui, Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Rajiv Singh Sodha, Special Assistant to…

Press Release KARACHI: Pakistan marked a notable academic milestone as it recognized its first female PhD holder in the field of the blue economy, with researcher Urooj Aijaz completing her doctoral work on the sector’s emerging challenges and opportunities. Aijaz, a faculty member at Bahria University Karachi, was awarded her PhD by Jinnah University for Women after producing a study titled “Blue Economy of Pakistan: Investigating the Impact of Tourism, Environment and Technology on Blue Growth.” Her research examined how Pakistan’s coastal and marine resources could be better harnessed for sustainable economic development, while also highlighting the structural barriers that…

Press Release KARACHI: Baqai Medical University (BMU) conducted a mentor training session under the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) National Mentorship Program, aimed at strengthening faculty development and institutional mentoring practices. The initiative, led by the HEC through the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), forms part of the nationwide Mentoring Program for Universities (MPU). It focuses on building leadership capacity, enhancing professional development, and promoting structured mentorship across higher education institutions. The program builds on the earlier Women Empowerment and Mentoring Program (WEMP). At BMU, the session was organized to equip selected mentors with key skills, including effective communication, mentoring…