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Cambridge and Afkar-e-Taza ThinkFest  join hands to bring forth a conference on Education in a rapidly changing global landscape

Cambridge University Press & Assessment partnered with Afkar-e-Taza ThinkFest to host a landmark conference in Lahore, focused on the evolving role of education in a rapidly changing global landscape. The event featured a keynote address by Peter Phillips, Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, titled “Excellence with Purpose: Education’s Role in a […]

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Nestlé Pakistan donates 300,000 liters of clean drinking water to NDMA for flood relief efforts in KP, GB and Punjab

Nestlé Pakistan has completed donations of 200,000 liters of clean drinking water, in the first phase to support vulnerable communities affected by the devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan, following National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) calls for flood relief efforts, and has pledged an additional 100,000 liters for districts in Punjab. Acknowledging Nestlé’s

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700,000 Followers, But No One Noticed She Was Gone, Humaira Asghar’s Life Lost to Lonelines

Humaira Asghar Ali was the youngest in a family of doctors, but she chose a different path by studying Fine Arts and later joining the showbiz industry — a decision her family didn’t support. She had been living alone in a two-bedroom flat in DHA Karachi since 2018. Her life became lonely and quiet, with

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Government Faces Bigger Revenue Shortfall if Juice FED Not Reduced

The Fruit Juice Council (FJC), representing Pakistan’s formal juice industry, urges the government to reconsider the 20% Federal Excise Duty (FED) imposed on fruit juices and instead reduce it to 15% in the upcoming fiscal year. This adjustment is critical if the government aims to surpass its revenue targets from the outgoing financial year.The current

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German Embassy in Islamabad Hosts Screening of German Movie

The German Embassy in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Goethe Institute and the Marriot Hotel Islamabad, hosted a special screening of the famous German film “Lola Rennt” (“Run Lola Run”). The Chargé d’affaires a. i. of the Embassy, Mr Arno Kirchhof, welcomed the guests and gave them some context about this landmark film of German

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Cambridge’s Meeting with the Pakistan National Assembly Sub-Committeeon Education

Cambridge International Education (Cambridge) todaymet with the Education Sub-Committee of the Pakistan National Assembly to provide additionalinformation on Cambridge’s investigation into parts of three exam papers that were shared fromtwo Cambridge International AS & A Level syllabuses in its June series. This statementsummarises that information.Cambridge is the world’s largest international education provider for 3-19 year

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Government Faces Bigger Revenue Shortfall if Juice FED Not Reduced

The Fruit Juice Council (FJC), representing Pakistan’s formal juice industry, urges the government to reconsider the 20% Federal Excise Duty (FED) imposed on fruit juices and instead reduce it to 15% in the upcoming fiscal year. This adjustment is critical if the government aims to surpass its revenue targets from the outgoing financial year. The

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Brewing Potential: Why Coffee Deserves a Fair Shot in Pakistan

What Happened: Coffee is quickly becoming the go-to drink for Pakistan’s youth, replacing traditional chai in homes, campuses, and workplaces. But despite rising demand, the coffee industry is held back by outdated policies and high import duties. What you need to know: While tea is taxed at 13%, instant coffee faces up to 53% in

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ITU Hosts Prestigious International Distinguished Lecturer Workshop

The Information Technology University (ITU), Lahore, in collaboration with CISS-Global, IEEE, ACM, SPIE, and OPTICA, proudly hosted the International Distinguished Lecturer Workshop, a landmark event that brought together globally acclaimed experts in technology and engineering. Held under the patronage of Vice Chancellor Dr. Adnan Noor Mian (UNESCO Chair in ICTD), Dr. Tauseef Tauqeer (Dean, Faculty

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Islamabad- As Pakistan readies its Federal Budget for 2025–26, CoRe Alliance has put forward a comprehensive set of proposals to accelerate the shift to a circular economy. Backed by leading private and development sector organizations, CoRe has recommended policy measures to strengthen recycling infrastructure, stimulate green jobs, and address Pakistan’s mounting waste challenges.

Central to CoRe’s proposals is a request for a five-year tax exemption for Packaging Recovery Organizations, a zero-tariff regime on recycling equipment and Reverse Vending Machines, and GST exemptions on services related to waste sorting, collection, and recycling. The Alliance is also advocating for financial incentives or tax rebates for companies that meet recycling targets

Islamabad- As Pakistan readies its Federal Budget for 2025–26, CoRe Alliance has put forward a comprehensive set of proposals to accelerate the shift to a circular economy. Backed by leading private and development sector organizations, CoRe has recommended policy measures to strengthen recycling infrastructure, stimulate green jobs, and address Pakistan’s mounting waste challenges. Read More »