Category: Education

Lahore (NUT-DESK) Sahir Ludhianvi, one of the key figures of progressive writers association, legendary Urdu Poet and song writer passed very tempestuous and emotional time in Lahore in pre-partition era and two initial years of independent Pakistan. Lahore, the cultural capital of sub-continent gave Sahir his first poetry book “Talkhiyan”,  Amrita Pritam’s romance with Sahir…

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The Lighthouse, a non-profit organisation formed under the Beaconhouse Group has recently been launched, aimed towards providing a loving home for orphans to nurture them into empowered and confident individuals. This project was initiated by Amina Wattoo Kasuri, Founder and Executive Director at The Lighthouse, and Project Director at Concordia Colleges in…

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi and Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University (AKU), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a fully funded, research training opportunity in Data Science and Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to four candidates. The MoU signing ceremony was held at AKU and Dr. S Akbar Zaidi,…

Startups participating in the program are receiving hands-on, practical training in preparation for their pitches to DHL, Etisalat, EY, Koç Holding, and PwC. Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The second edition of Microsoft for Startups’ GrowthX Accelerator program is halfway through completion, with the cohort of 21 startups gaining invaluable knowledge aimed at helping them grow and…

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir)  The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) organized CFO Conference 2022 on the theme ‘Embracing the role as Chief Value Officer’ on Thursday at a local hotel venue. Mr. Samiullah Siddiqui FCA Chairman PAIBC & Council Member ICAP in his address welcomed all…

Lahore (Nut Desk) The donor-funded Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector Support Programme (SSP) has handed over seven digital learning aids/ simulators to the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Mughalpura, which is an institute of the Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA). The learning aids were produced by the graduates trained…

Lahore (NUT-DESK) *International Museum Day; The power of Museums* ICOM Pakistan organized a panel discussion to mark the International Museum Day on 18th of May 2022 at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore. The event began with an opening note by the Principal of Kinnaird College Dr Rukhsana David who is also the Chair of ICOM…

Lahore (Nut Desk) Possibilities of increasing Educational exchange and strengthening the existing ties discussed. Lahore 17th May Higher Education Attaché Of French Embassy in Pakistan Visited Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore . Ms Sabine Vermillard visited Kinnaird college for women and met with the Principal Dr Rukhsana David , Rizwan Anwar Executive Director of…

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi and the Sumitomo Corporation signed an MoU to financially support aspirational students in their academic journey. The agreement was signed by Executive Director, IBA Karachi, Dr. S Akbar Zaidi and General Manager, Pakistan Office, Sumitomo Corporation Asia & Oceania Pte Ltd, Mr. Kazuteru Mihara on…

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) United Charter Schools (UCS), a project of Beaconhouse Group, has successfully signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading educationists to franchise seven more facilities of the UCS with the aim to play an important role in the provision of quality education of an international standard to generations of young Pakistanis. To celebrate…