In Pakistan, the shocks of the 21st century are often felt long before the rules that govern them are written. Floods erase years of development in a single season. Heatwaves test the limits of cities. Health emergencies reveal how quickly borders lose meaning. At the same time, quieter decisions made elsewhere, on technical standards, digital systems, […]
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Winter weddings in South Asia are defined not just by celebration, but by attire that strikes a balance between tradition, warmth, and sartorial sophistication. Seasonally appropriate textiles and thoughtful layering have become essential when defining a well-dressed groom or guest. This year’s winter edit from Bareeze Man offers a nuanced view into how fabric choices
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Stakeholders call for unified national Extended Producer Responsibility framework as Pakistan advances toward circularity at the CoRe’s fourth Annual Convening, “Turning the Tide: Extended Producer Responsibility and Plastics Circularity,” held on 26–27 November 2025 in Nathia Gali. Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, emphasized the urgent need for harmonized
Calls for national-level alignment on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) gained momentum as policy makers, industry leaders, finance experts, development partners and academics convened to chart Pakistan’s next steps in plastics circularity. While some territories have made steady progress on developing EPR frameworks, participants stressed that a unified national system is essential to ensure scale, efficiency
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The embassies of France and Germany in Pakistan jointly commemorated “German-French Reconciliation and European Unification: 80 Years of a Continuing Success Story” at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, on Tuesday. The high-level event was attended by senior diplomats, academics, policy experts, and a large number of students. The event was executed by the Afkar-e-Taza ThinkFest. Speaking
Nestlé Pakistan’s efforts towards climate action, sustainability, renewable energy and regenerative agriculture were showcased at the 28th Sustainable Development Conference and Sustainability Investment Expo by Sustainable Development Policy Institute in Islamabad. “Nestlé Pakistan as part of its global and local obligations, believes in Creating Shared Value for the communities in which it operates,” said Sheikh
Theatre Wallay, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, successfully staged its latest theatre production, “Do Dafa Ka Zikr Hai” (Twice Upon a Time), based on traditional German and Pakistani tales, at the Associate College for Women in Dina Tehsil, Jhelum District on Thursday, 23rd October 25 2025. The Urdu play
Nestlé Pakistan delivered a strong growth of 19.2% for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, benefiting from a lower comparative base post implementation of sales tax on majority of the portfolio effective from 1st of July 2024. This resulted in nine-month sales of PKR 150.8 billion, reflecting an increase of 1.1% compared to the
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When a baby is born, the house fills with joy. Families gather, blessings pour in, and all eyes turn toward the newborn. In Pakistani households, especially, the arrival of a baby is celebrated with warmth and festivity. Yet, amid the laughter and celebrations, one person often becomes invisible, the mother. For generations, traditions have placed
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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