Islamabad: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), with the support of the Norwegian Red Cross and the European Union (ECHO), organized a comprehensive Media Engagement Session at its National Headquarters in Islamabad to brief print and electronic media professionals, vloggers, and bloggers on ongoing humanitarian response activities in Bajaur. The session aimed to provide an…
In a national first, the Aga Khan University hosted the Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Conference 2026 (RSC-2026) in Karachi. The conference brought together scientists, clinicians, policymakers, regulators, and industry representatives to exchange perspectives on recent advances in stem cell research, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering, with a focus on Pakistan and comparable health care…
SHINE Humanity Pakistan and the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at Aga Khan University have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition outcomes across underserved communities in Pakistan. The collaboration brings together SHINE Humanity’s extensive community-based healthcare delivery experience…
Geneva: The Chairperson of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Mrs. Farzhana Naek, met with Mr. Bilal Ahmed, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in Geneva, at the Pakistan Mission, to discuss strengthening humanitarian cooperation and advancing shared priorities at the global level. The meeting focused on the evolving international funding environment, emerging…
Geneva, Switzerland: The Honorable Chairperson of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Mrs. Farzhana Naek, held a series of high-level meetings with the leadership of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) during her visit to their Headquarters in Geneva. This was…
Stronger policy alignment, institutional capacity and digital capability are essential to unlocking Pakistan’s economic potential, federal leaders said today at the concluding conference of the 8th Pakistan Leadership Conversation (PLC), organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Addressing the conference, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Federal Minister, Board of Investment, emphasised the importance of collective…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) conducted the Grand Finale of the National Finance Olympiad (NFO) 2025, organised under the auspices of ICAP’s Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee, bringing together finance professionals, industry leaders, and academics from across the country. The event commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Samiullah Siddiqui, Chairman…
Islamabad: The Chairperson of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) met with the Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Pakistan, Mr Christoph Sutter, at PRCS NHQ to discuss the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Merged Areas, particularly in district Kurram and Tirah Valley. During the meeting, Chairperson…
The Aga Khan University graduated 461 students from 18 degree programmes at its 38th Convocation in Pakistan and formally installed Princess Zahra Aga Khan as the University’s first Pro-Chancellor. As Pro-Chancellor, Princess Zahra will guide AKU in its continuing efforts to improve quality of life. In his message, AKU’s Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan, noted that the Aga Khan University and its graduates carry “both an extraordinary responsibility and an extraordinary opportunity: to create, to…
Xenith Public Relations has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Repu Media Intelligence (Repu) to integrate Acumen Media Intelligence (Acumen) into Xenith PR’s suite of strategic communications services, starting from February 2026. The collaboration brings together Xenith PR’s expertise in corporate communications and reputation management with Acumen’s advanced, AI-powered business intelligence platform. Through the…