Unique Book on Cloud Computing Written by Three Pakistanis
The Book Deploying and Managing a Cloud Infrastructure presents an expert viewpoint on the development, set up and maintenance of cloud-based systems. It provides the knowledge and skills that would be needed on the job and guidance on tackling issues that could arise. It also serves as a handbook for those who want to prepare […]
11 Year Old Faizan Aslam Soofi Becomes Youngest Pakistani Writer
Faizan Aslam Soofi: A Rising Star in Pakistan’s World of Literature Faizan is currently a student of 7th grade at Aitchison College, Lahore and at the age of eight he started writing short stories and poems, some of which have been printed in the Dawn. This eventually led to his first novella Howl, which was […]
Hall of Fame Pakistan Book Launched
Hall of Fame Pakistan Foundation (HFPF) The Hall of Fame Pakistan Foundation was established so it could serve as a platform which would work towards fulfilling the following objectives: To preserve the nation’s history through highlighting the immense contributions made by our Icons, Heroes and Legends at national as well as international level. To annually […]
Pakistani Students Leave a Lasting Impression at CERN
Pakistan & CERN From the beginning Pakistan has been working with CERN. Currently it is playing an important role in most of their key experiments. Associate Member State After proper evaluation, Pakistan was approved this year and has become its Associate Member therefore making it the first Asian country. This will allow Pakistani scientists to […]
Pakistani Civil Rights Activist Syeda Ghulam Fatima Gets Global Recognition
Syeda Ghulam Fatima: A Pakistani Superwoman For the past nearly 3 decades Syeda Ghulam Fatima has been endeavoring to make every possible effort to eradicate bonded labor in brick kilns, carpet and various agriculture industries as well as to safeguard the rights of workers. To achieve this, she established an NGO Bonded Labour Liberation Front […]
For the First Time Pakistani Artists Participate in International Watercolor Festival at Izmir, Turkey.
Three Pakistani Artists at the Homer, Love & Peace through Art Festival and Painting Tour in Turkey Mr. Ghulam Kamangar a notable watercolor artist from Karachi, and two of his students, Saleem Akhter also from Karachi and S. Kazmi from Lahore got the opportunity to represent Pakistan at this event. They were among the 50 […]
Pakistan Wins First Position in Wiki Loves Earth (WLE) 2015
Pakistan’s Photograph First Among 259 Entries from 26 Participating Countries! Pakistani photographer Zaeem Siddiq’s spectacular shot of Lower Kachura Lake, which is a beautiful tourist attraction located at Central Karakoram National Park, Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan has been awarded first position in WLE. It was selected from 259 entries, evaluated by a panel of nine international […]
Hadiqa Bashir Wins Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award
HadiqaBashir: A Savior in Swat Hadiqa Bashir is a teenager with a mission in life, i.e. to uplift the socio-economic conditions of females in rural areas of Pakistan with a specific focus on gender discrimination, domestic violence and to bring an end to forced early marriages of young girls, especially those which take place to […]
BBDO, Pakistan Wins Two Golden Lions at Cannes For the Very First Time as Well as a Bronze Again
Pakistan Receives Accolades at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is an event which hosts the largest assembly of advertisers, technological innovators, designers and entrepreneurs, belonging to as many as 90 countries around the world. It began in 1954 and has been taking place every year. However since […]
Pay a Tribute to the Water Carriers of Pakistan by Taking Part in Heritage Photo Contest 2015
Silk Road Centre & Nestle Pakistan Organize the 3rd Heritage Photo Contest After the success of the competitions held in 2013 & 2014, this year Silk Road Centre collaborates with Nestle to hold yet another unique edition. The Silk Road Centre is an organization whose aim is to develop and promote culture, education and the […]
Multi-Talented Pakistani Street Artist Sanki King Excels Nationally & Achieves International Recognition as Well!
Sanki King… Whose real name is Abdullah Ahmed Khan is a highly creative and versatile young man who lives and works in Karachi. He can be considered the pioneer of establishing break dancing, calligraffiti, graffiti, parkour (an activity of getting from one point to the other using only your body most effectively), sneakers & sticker […]
For the First Time a Pakistani Writer Usman Tanveer Malik Wins a Bram Stoker Award!
A Little About Usman Tanveer Malik Usman Tanveer Malik seriously started writing horror after he completed the Clarion West Writers Workshop (the first Pakistani to do so) in 2013, which gives intensive training to writers, preparing them for professional careers in Science Fiction Fantasy. As a result he won the DRAWA Inspiration Award for Best […]
Pakistani Writers Hurry Up and Participate in the V.S. Pritchett Memorial Prize 2015!
Commonwealth countries (of which one is Pakistan), can participate in the prestigious V.S. Pritchett Memorial Prize short-story competition organized by the Royal Society of Literature (RSL). A Brief Introduction of the Royal Society of Literature (RSL) The Royal Society of Literature, UK is an esteemed institution whose aim has been the preservation and promotion of […]
Pakistani Artist Alia Bilgrami Wins Schoeni Public Prize at the Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2014/15
A Brief Introduction of Pakistani Artist Alia Bilgrami Alia Bilgrami is a visual artist who does mixed-media and miniature painting, photography and sculpture. Her artwork which has national and international recognition, has been displayed at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and London. She has done her Bachelors in Fine Arts from Indus Valley School of Art and […]
Made in Pakistan Exhibition 2015: Showcasing Pakistani Products For the First Time in Houston, USA
‘Made in Pakistan’ Exhibition Will Make Its Debut in Houston, USA Made in Pakistan is a special Exhibition which for the past few years is being held in countries such as UK, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Afghanistan & India on frequent basis. However this August Made in Pakistan exhibition will make its debut in the USA […]
Pakistan: The Leading Contributor of Wiki Loves Earth 2015
Wiki Loves Earth 2015 is currently underway; where Pakistan is participating for the first time and is the leading contributor at the moment! (http://wikiprzyroda.pl/stats/) WLE (Wiki Loves Earth) will run through till 31st May, so don’t miss this opportunity and join in. Click here for more information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Loves_Northern_Pakistan.
Pakistan Participates For the First Time in Wiki Loves Monuments (WLM)
Pakistan Participates in Wiki Loves Monuments (WLM) Wiki Loves Monuments has become the largest online photography contest in the world, one of the most thriving, free cultural events at global level. Professional, amateur and even non- photographers can submit as many photographs of their historical monuments & sites as they like. How it Began? It […]
Pakistani Musicians Showcase Makes a Statement at (SXSW) Music Festival, USA
The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival The SXSW Music Festival has become one of the largest music events in the world. What humbly began in 1987 has expanded so much that in 2014, over 28,000 professionals and artists from the music industry participated. Around 2,300 acts from 57 overseas countries performed at more than […]