Bullying in Pakistan: Hafsa Saeed Khan’s Perspective
In our talk with Ms Hafsa Saeed Khan, a mental health and anti-bullying advocate, we notice how bullying continues to thrive both in online and offline spaces.
While bullying affects all ages, the most heavily impacted are people between the ages of 18 and 29.
Pakistani IT Company Deemed Forbes Asia’s Best
Pakistan’s Systems Limited – an IT company – has made it to Forbes Asia’s Best Under a Billion list for the third consecutive time, owing to its innovative business model. Systems Limited is the only company from Pakistan to make it to the list, making this achievement even more noteworthy for the state.
Pakistan-Iran Trade and the Upcoming Free Trade Agreement
Pakistan and Iran, after years of not being able to establish a free trade agreement (FTA), have finally started to move in the direction of signing one. In the 21st session of the Pak-Iran Joint Economic Commission, hosted in Islamabad in August 2022, the two neighboring states have shown their eagerness to improve their trade relations by signing an FTA within the following six months.
The Devastating Flooding in Pakistan
The destruction caused by heavy rainfalls and floods in Pakistan is reaching new heights as the days pass. The deadly floods have taken the lives of more than 1,300 people and impacted millions of Pakistanis. With lives at stake, extensive rescue operations are underway all over Pakistan.
The World Bank in Pakistan: Transforming the Agriculture Sector
The Punjab Resilient and Inclusive Agriculture Transformation (PRIAT) project, with the help of $200 million in financial aid from the World Bank, intends to reform the agricultural sector of the Punjab province of Pakistan. The project will boost the state’s economic growth and encourage private sector investments and participation in agro-food projects.
TME Receives the 2022 Ed-Tech Award
At the 2022 Technology Awards organised by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), the Millennium Universal College (TMUC) and the Millennium Education (TME) Group bagged the Educational Technology (Ed-Tech) Award. The prestigious award is an indication of the institution’s dedication to digital education in Pakistan.
Education in Balochistan: A Conversation with Sangeen Khan
In our conversation with Mr Sangeen Khan, a strategic affairs analyst and a social activist from Balochistan, we understand that education seems to be the only cure to the plight of the people in the province.
GOHO Rooms: Transforming the Hospitality Industry in Pakistan
With the aim of transforming the hospitality industry in Pakistan, GOHO Rooms is partnering with existing hotels to digitize hotel operations – making them more accessible. With over 500 rooms in Pakistan already, they are planning to operate around 2,500 rooms by the end of 2023.
Roots Millennials Qualify for the 2022 World Scholar’s Cup
Four students from the Roots Millennium Education System recently qualified for the global round of the 2022 World Scholar’s Cup, an international competition that will be held at Yale University later this year. The students first qualified in the regional round in Karachi, and then in the global round in Dubai.
Pakistan’s Participation in Chinese Trade Fairs
From textile to food, the 2022-23 trade exhibitions in China will cover numerous subjects. China will further host webinars, conferences, workshops, and delegations, all of which are of particular interest to Pakistan. Starting from August 2022, Pakistan is expected to attend 13 trade exhibitions in China.
UK’s £130 Million for Girls’ Education in Pakistan
Due to an estimated 22.8 million children being out of school in Pakistan — about 12.2 million of them being girls — the UK has just pledged £130 million under its ‘Girls and Out of School: Action for Learning (GOAL)’ programme, to enable education for girls in Pakistan.
2022 FIFA World Cup Match Ball: Made in Pakistan
Pakistan is proud to be chosen yet again as one of the official manufacturers of the FIFA World Cup’s official footballs. Selected for the third time, Sialkot-based Forward Sports is manufacturing the environment-friendly ‘Al-Rihla’ balls, which will be used in Qatar this winter.
Bykea: Driving Fintech in Pakistan
Founded to provide accessible options to the public and businesses, Bykea is now looking to advance into fintech. It will use the $10 million it received in fresh funding to boost its fintech services in Pakistan.
Roots Future World College Graduates Gain Global University Acceptances
On 12th June, 2022, the Cambridge CAIE High Achievers & College Graduation Ceremony of the Future World School & College was organised at Marriott Hotel. The graduates and high achievers were celebrated for pulling through despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Careem & TDCP: Boosting Tourism in Punjab
For those interested in touring Pakistan, Careem will soon be providing the Safe and Secure Tourism (SST) car type to its customers. This new car type is the result of the agreement between Careem and the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP).
Pakistan’s Rice Exports to China
Pakistan is one of the leading suppliers of rice imports to China. In just four months of 2022, Pakistan’s rice exports to China have shown a significant surge, with expectations of better numbers ahead.
ezBike: Enhancing Mobility in Pakistan
In what would be the first such initiative, ezBike, an e-bike sharing service by Roamer Technologies, seeks to transform urban mobility in Pakistan by bringing an affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly solution to all your commute problems.
