MASSACHUSETTS: Two-time Academy Award winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has been induced into Smith College Board of Trustees.Earlier in May 2018, Obaid-Chinoy was awarded a Degree of Fine Arts, honoris cause, by the Smith College, for her efforts in documentary journalism in advancing human rights. Obaid-Chinoy is one of 4 members inducted this year who will begin their governance duties from 1st …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: WWF-Pakistan organized 2-day nature photography exhibition at Alliance Francaise that showcased the rich biodiversity through 62 works of professional wildlife photographers. The collection of stunning photographs on display were taken by dedicated nature photographers over a span of many years, who spent countless hours and travelled long distances to capture the bewildering array of wildlife and …

LAHORE: Prof. Dr. S. Sohail H. Naqvi on behalf of Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) signed an MOU with National Hospital and Medical Centre (NHMC) to develop and operate a “Health and Wellness Centre” on the University’s premises for the provision of Emergency Medical Services to all members of the LUMS Community. Within three months of the MOU being …

KARACHI: The Dawood Foundation is conducting a summer camp at Dawood Public School for the underprivileged children from various parts of Karachi. The summer camp aims to provide free-of-cost enriching learning experience along with an inspiration to pursue education for a better future. Over 250 students are enrolled in this three-week summer camp who are guided by experts in art …

KARACHI: A two-day free medical consultation and screening camp was organized by Hashmanis Hospital in a local shopping mall and provided medical services to more than 1700 people of all age groups. Consultation camp and brand activation event was organized at Ocean Mall, Clifton where team of medical professionals led by Dr. Sami and Dr. Chanderlal provided medical assistance, told …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The International Institute for Tolerance part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced the launch of a bold initiative, World Tolerance Summit – a two-day mega conference – to be held at the Armani Hotel, Dubai, from November 15 to 16, 2018, to coincide with the International Day of Tolerance on November 16. With its …

DUBAI: The Emirates Airline Foundation along with Outreach to Africa (OTA) has established a school with three sections; nursery, primary and secondary; The Emirates Airline Foundation campus in Geme village near Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Uganda. The campus is presently catering for 850 pupils and students in both day and boarding sections.  What began as a collaboration to provide …

KARACHI: On a constitutional petition filed by a lady doctor with pray to add column of “None of the Above” on ballot papers, Sindh High Court has served notices to Election Commission of Pakistan, Advocate General and Deputy Advocate General for June 21 to respond. The petitioner, lady doctor Dr. Natasha Mustafa is daughter of a late advocate of Supreme …

By Kamran Hashim / Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Rotary Club of Karachi Platinum (also known as Rotary Platinum) hosted a lavish Sehri cum dinner at the residence of its senior member Abdul Kareem Adhia for its members and fellow Rotarians and guest of honour on this occasion was none other than Syed Mustafa Kamal Pak Sar-Zameen Party (PSP) founder / chief. …

KARACHI: Iqra University Corporate Social Responsibility operates as a student society with support from the institution under the Student Council. It was founded on the premise to instill within students and youth a  sense of ownership and community pertaining to their surroundings. IUCSR, under its Project Qalam for education and literacy along with Project Shehri, to faciltate community and contribute …