KARACHI: Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) affiliated with NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, held a competition titled ‘Virtual Innovation Competition’ (VIC) organized by UIT DICE Student Chapter at UIT auditorium. The well attended event featured an innovative ‘idea competition’ which features opportunities for students and teams to pitch their innovative startup ideas for cash prize awards up to …

ISLAMABAD: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held a seminar at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, which emphasized the problem of violence against health workers. The APPNA Institute of Public Health (AIPH) at JSMU is a proud partner of the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) Initiative of the ICRC. The initiative aims to conscientiously support health systems in preventing …

KARACHI: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) held the final 14th Annual Awards ceremony to honor the year-long achievements and performance of its teachers and principals. Various award ceremonies were held in the major cities of Pakistan, with the final awards ceremony in Karachi. More than 2,000 teachers and principals of Karachi and interior Sindh along with the head office staff and …

KARACHI: The Jinnah Society conferred its prestigious Jinnah Awards on prominent artist and social worker Jimmy Engineer and SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan Founding President Souriya Anwar in recognition of their selfless services for the humanity at large particularly for the special and orphaned children. Former Senate Chairman, Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, who was the chief guest of the award ceremony, …

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi presented a soft image of the city of Karachi and the Country said by Ahmed Shah nominated president for the upcoming election of Arts Council of Ahmed Shah Aijaz Far0oqui panel. Arts Council have presented many national and international conferences in the past few years including international Urdu conference, Dance festival, and theater festival …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: A “Children’s Benefit Concert” was held on Dec. 6th at the PAF Museum grounds to commemorate International Day of Persons with Disability. 4,000 underprivileged and disabled children from over 40 institutions and schools in Karachi were the VIP guests. The event was organized by Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF) sponsored by KFC, Pakistan. The goal of …

DUBAI: Engineering technology and cybernetics were on the agenda during a talk titled “A New Social System for a Technological Age” on day one of the fifth Knowledge Summit, taking place on December 5-6, 2018, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Governments and the private sector should not prejudge young people as inexperienced and incapable if they are to succeed in future-proofing economies, said experts on day one of the Knowledge Summit 2018, noting that the youth have a unique set of skills that are crucial to today’s rapidly changing world. Organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid …

SHARJAH: Zulekha Healthcare Group has launched its latest initiative, ‘Super 25’ aimed at easing the burden of medical emergencies and expenses on residents and visitors to the UAE. Established for over 25 years in the UAE, the healthcare group continues to uphold its patrons’ health and is well-known for its compassionate care among residents of the UAE. The six month long …

KARACHI: HBL prides itself on being a socially responsible entity and continues to play its role as a responsible corporate citizen through the support of charitable causes that promote education, health and community welfare. HBL collaborated with the Indus Hospital, Korangi, Karachi to support them in their mission to expand to a larger facility to be able to serve more under-privileged …