LAHORE ( Web News ) LUMS hosted an online convocation ceremony to honour the Class of 2021 on July 3. The ceremony was streamed via Facebook Live. President of Pakistan and Chancellor, LUMS, Dr. Arif Alvi, joined the University’s senior leadership, including Founding Pro Chancellor, Syed Babar Ali; Rector, Mr.Read More →

Earmarking Merely 10% of the Education Development Funds for School Education Inadequate to Address the Needs of the Most Marginalized Children in the Federal Capital: PYCA ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) “The Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Mr. Shafqat Mehmood and his entire team deserve huge congratulations forRead More →

ISLAMABAD (Web News ) South Asia only spends 2 percent of GDP on healthcare, lagging behind any other region in the world. Current health expenditure is inappropriate to meet the current and future challenges of health in the region. To become more viable country in health sector, we must haveRead More →

Matric Students to prepare Board Examinations through Exam Prep Master launched by Knowledge Platform ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) To enhance continued support to teachers and students, Knowledge Platform has launched a free online examination preparation solution called ‘Exam Prep Master’. This solution will prepare SSC students, who are studying to appearRead More →

KARACHI ( Web News ) In collaboration with Health Department, Government of Sindh, the management of Naya Nazimabad has set up a new COVID-19 vaccination Centre in its own premises, at Ali Habib Medical Centre (AHMC). “We are pleased to make vaccinations easily accessible to the residents of Naya NazimabadRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Telephone Call with Bill Gates to Discuss Polio Eradication and other Public Health Related Matters Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke with Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). Views were exchanged on the ongoing polio eradicationRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Uber, the global ride-hailing platform that seamlessly connects riders with drivers, in an attempt to extend its commitment towards education development, has collaborated with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to provide free rides to teachers to and from their respective vaccinationRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Mevlana Exchange Program (MEP) on Wednesday was inked between the Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue (IRD) of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and Duzce University Turkey. The MoU was signed by the Rector, IIUI Prof. Dr.Read More →

Supply to be provided over the course of 2021 Agreement is part of Pfizer’s and BioNTech’s global commitment to help address the COVID-19 pandemic ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pfizer Pakistan and BioNTech SE today announced an agreement with the National Disaster Management Authority, Government of Pakistan to supply 13 million doses of their COVID-19 Vaccine (BNT162b2). Deliveries are planned during course of 2021. “We are deeply honored to work with the Pakistan government and to marshal our scientific and manufacturing resources toward our shared goal of bringing a COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Pakistan as quickly as possible,” said Syed Muhammad Wajeehuddin, Country Manager Pfizer Pakistan. “In the face of this global health crisis, Pfizer’s purpose – breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – has taken on an even greater urgency. Our hope is that our vaccine will help make this happen.” “I would like to thank the Pakistan government for its support and putting trust in our ability to develop a vaccine that, we believe, has the potential to help address this global pandemic threat. Our goal remains to deliver a global supply of a well-tolerated and effective COVID-19 vaccine for many people around the world, as quickly as we can,” said Sean Marett, Chief Business and Chief Commercial Officer at BioNTech. Pfizer and BioNTech aim to manufacture more than 3 billion doses of their COVID-19 vaccine globally in total by the end of 2021, assuming updated six-dose labeling, continuous process improvements, expansion at current facilities and contingent upon adding new suppliers and contract manufacturers. The vaccine, which is based on BioNTech’s proprietary mRNA technology, was developed by both BioNTech and Pfizer, and the marketing authorization holder is BioNTech in the United States, Europe, U.K., Canada, and other countries.Read More →

LAHORE ( Web News ) The National Incubation Center at LUMS, Lahore (NICL) has launched applications for its eighth Cohort with the aim to inspire, engage, enable and facilitate innovative entrepreneurs ready to solve critical problems for Pakistan. NICL’s goal is to partner with visionaries, intuitive problem solvers and businessRead More →

ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Knowledge Platform (KP), a leading EdTech organization in Pakistan, partnered with AFS Intercultural Programs to offer a fully funded scholarship program for Pakistani students. The program is sponsored by the Government of Japan under the Kakehashi cultural exchange program. Knowledge Platform has selected five studentsRead More →

LAHORE ( Web News ) ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is hosting a mega virtual Careers Fair on June 16 to connect talented students and professionals with country’s top employers. Building on last year’s successful inaugural event, this year’s fair will be even bigger and better. The jobRead More →