All local Pakistani football teams will be getting a chance to represent Pakistan in Red Bull Neymar Jr.’s Five World Finals in Brazil, as the local tryouts for teams from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad get ready to battle it out in the fields between 16th and 25th May.
The country qualifiers for Pakistan will kick off in Karachi, before moving on to Lahore and Islamabad. Once the tryouts are done, the top teams from each city will face-off in the national qualifiers in Lahore on May 25th, thus getting a chance to represent the country in the Red Bull Neymar Jr.’s Five World Finals in Brazil. To get a chance to enter this competition, the teams can simply sign up and register themselves by logging onto http://www.redbullneymarjrsfive.com any time till May 13th.
The competition is based solely on the concept of survival of the fittest. Both males and females will be allowed to play together in a team, based purely on their skills and technique. A majority of the team’s players should be between the age of 16 and 25 years. The rules of the game include two parts: Two teams of no more than five players will play against each other for 10 minutes, without any goalkeepers, and every time a team scores, the opposing side would lose one of their players.
Red Bull Neymar Jr.’s Five is a tournament aimed to unite players from all around the world to celebrate football. In 2018, over 125,000 players from 62 countries signed up for the tryouts, and the tournament in 2019 is expected to be equally huge, if not a bigger deal.
Karachi: Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) affiliated with NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, held a launching ceremony for UIT’s Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) to be established at its Karachi campus and CISCO’s National Conference.
The guest for the event was Kashif-ul-Haq, Cisco Country GM, Marc Khayat, CISCO Technical Manager Middle East and North Africa, and other invited guests, students and NetAcad team members.
With award distribution and presenters Mohammed Jinini and Faheem Anwar who were an integral part of the daylong event. He is also a certified ethical hacker and network associate from CISCO.
The Internet and Education will be the great equalizers of the next century, creating enormous opportunities for people and countries that succeed in harnessing the power of information and knowledge. But the lack of Internet-supported education and the shortage of technology-savvy workers are global dilemmas, threatening to place nations that fall behind at a permanent disadvantage in the new economy.
The Cisco Networking Academy Program at UIT is a timely response to these challenges.
UIT stated that: ‘Having a Cisco Networking Academy at UIT will help to deliver a comprehensive, 21st-century learning experience to help students develop the foundational ICT skills needed to design, build, and manage networks, along with career skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Students complete hands-on learning activities and network simulations to develop practical skills that will help them fill a growing need for networking professionals around the world.
Cisco Systems, through this innovative partnership, the Cisco Networking Academy program is preparing students for the demands and enormous opportunities of the information economy, while creating a qualified talent pool for building and maintaining networks.
The academy at UIT will impart training among the students with leading-edge technologies in the field of networking. Availing this opportunity, students can be trained to deal with real-life networking design issues, find complex networking solutions, and to troubleshoot problems. The successful candidate will achieve a certification titled “Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)” which is highly sought after in the industry.
Cisco Networking Academy is a global education program that teaches students how to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure computer networks for increased access to career and economic opportunities in communities around the world. Networking Academy provides online courses, interactive tools, and hands-on learning activities to
help individuals prepare for ICT and networking careers in virtually every type of industry
PFF and Strawberry Sports Management are jointly bringing city/
franchise based league in which top talent from Pakistan and
international footballers will be in action. Two weeks event is to be
scheduled in last quarter of this year. The inaugural season of the
League is likely to be played in Karachi/Lahore during the last
quarter of 2018. It was shared that top national players have already
been lined up for the League, while PFF is reaching out to players
abroad. The event will see minimum 5 teams named after different
regions of Pakistan including 4 provinces will take part.
PFF expressed its complete support for the League and stressed that it
shall set the direction of football in the country towards talent
development and exposure. Strawberry Sports Management expressed the
desire to hold a variety of pre-event activations for the League to
ensure organic support and ownership for the League.
Shahid Khokhar, Head League Development & Media PFF and Director of
the Classic Football League dubbed the CFL as vital for the promotion
of football in Pakistan “Classic Football League to Play Vital Role in
Promotion of Football” he said
He underscored the importance of sport in building healthy societies
and said “Football is the most popular sport in the world. but
unfortunately, in Pakistan, football couldn’t attain the heights it
could have. There are several reasons for this, including the fact
that Pakistan was unable to adopt the latest measures in the sport”
Shahid said. He expressed delight in the fact that the public is
growing interest in the sport, this is evidenced by the fact that the
number of football fans is on the rise. Talking about CFL, Shahid
praised the model and whole concept, “the franchise based model of the
Classic Football League is popular globally. It allows the
stakeholders to participate in the development of the sport. This also
gives the corporate sector a prominent role” he said. He also assured
full support for the success of the League.
Shehzad Anwer, Technical Director of PFF, also the chairman CFL
selection committee, appreciated the gesture of Strawberry Sports
Management to promote football. He also lauded Haider Ali Daud Khan,
Chairman of CFL, for his efforts in the development of the sport. “PFF has
formed a selection committee based on highly qualified coaches have
been established to select players for the Diamond and Gold and
Emerging Categories”.
Sajjad Mehmood, Director Competition PFF has expressed the
competitiveness of the CFL as the most prominent feature of the event.
“We are having serious deliberations on the timing of CFL as we need
to adjust it with Pakistan Premier League”, but anyway it will be
staged somewhere towards the end of the year 2018” Sajjad Mehmood
revealed about the final dates and timing of the CFL. “CFL will
supplement the PPL and B-Division League” Sajjad added.
Haider Ali Daud Khan Chairman Classic Football League expressed his
gratitude to the Print and Electronic Media fraternity in attendance
and shed light on the various aspects of the league. He had the
opinion that the league will help taking down barriers that have
hindered football in Pakistan to some extent. Haider also elaborated
the details of CFL, “franchise-based model of CFL will prove to be a
boon not only for the players and officials but also for the fans and
various organizations attached to the sport, CFL will play a vital
role in the development of Football” Haider said. In the first year,
there will be minimum 5 teams that will represent the four provinces
of the country. For the purpose of the league, the players have been
divided into three categories. The first of them is the Platinum
category, this includes players who have represented Pakistan at an
international level. The diamond category includes players who have
showcased their skills at the national level. Third & last, Emerging Gold
category will include players who have yet to prove their mettle.
The corporate sector, team owners and sponsors have several beneficial
opportunities in CFL. The league will be managed in conjunction with
modern practices” Haider said concluding his remarks.
KARACHI: Matloob Ahmed is perhaps in the best form of his life but the Lahore professional is confident that he can do even better after triumphing in the Chevron-DHA Karachi Cup All Pakistan Open Golf Championship here recently at the Defence Authority Country and Golf Club.
Matloob, who has been in terrific form since the start of this year, was in full flow as he won the Chevron-DHA Open by four strokes ahead of Pakistan No. 1 Shabbir Iqbal.
“I’m in great form and hope that with more hard work I will continue doing well on the national circuit,” Matloob said.
Matloob’s sights are now firmly set on the US$300,000 CNS Open – an Asian Tour tournament – which will be played in Karachi in July this year.
“It’s the biggest event to be held in Pakistan in more than ten years and I will try to give my best in it,” he said.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s rising youngster Ahmed Baig won the amateur title in the DHA-Chenvron Open and then vowed to win more laurels in the future.
“I’m gaining confidence after every tournament and hopefully I will do even better in the coming events,” he said.
Almost all of Pakistan’s top players featured in the prestigious tournament which carried at stake a total prize purse of Rs3.5 million. The tournament was played from May 10-13 with the main professional event taking place over 54 holes.
Top professionals and amateurs from all over the country were part of the stellar cast of the tournament sponsored by Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of premium lubricants in Pakistan. This tournament is a unique yearly event of Pakistan Golf Federation calendar, which is counted among the most prestigious golf events in Pakistan. More than 200 golfers featured in the tournament including leading professionals and amateurs of the country. Other events which were played during the tournament included Senior Professionals, Seniors, Veterans, Ladies, Juniors and Masters.
Muhammad Najam Shamsuddin, Country Chairman & Area Business Manager, Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited, stressed that his company will continue supporting golf in Pakistan.
“Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Pvt.) Limited firmly believes in a secure, long-term future in Pakistan and aims to continue investment and provide world-class products and services to its esteemed customers in Pakistan. We have a legacy of more than 75 years of service in this region and are committed to sustain and grow in the Pakistani markets. We will also continue supporting community events and activities like the Chevron-DHA Karachi Cup All Pakistan Open Golf Championship,” he said.
The final round of the four-day championship was followed by an impressive prize distribution ceremony. Brig Shahid Hassan Ali, Administrator DHA, was the chief guest. Also present at the occasion were Mr. Muhammad Najam Shamsuddin and Brig Qasim Changezi, Secretary DACGC.
3D lifestyle, Pakistan’s # 1 Medical Aesthetics brand launches a groundbreaking non-surgical technology for vaginal rejuvenation to help women suffering from embarrassing symptoms caused by Urinary Tract Infections, Stress Incontinence & Laxity.
In a glamorous event on Saturday afternoon in the media hub of Pakistan, 3D lifestyle, the licensor of the original Non-Surgical 3D Lipo technology from the UK launched a diverse range of multi-platform technologies.
With its new acclaimed success and recognition with its 5 months existence in Pakistan, 3D lifestyle is rapidly becoming a darling for those who have experienced its Non-Surgical treatments like 3D Cavitation and 3D Cryolipolysis for Fat-loss and its ever-so-popular 3D HIFU facelift which has raised the bar in the ever-evolving anti-ageing market.
Pakistan’s most famous Celebrities and top fashion and technology Bloggers witnessed a live demo where a couple of randomly selected patients volunteered from the audience underwent treatments for Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation.
3D lifestyle showcased a range of 3 new technologies
3D lifestyle launched 3D-Trilogy ICE which is the latest and the most advanced laser hair removal technology today. In a very saturated laser hair removal market, what makes 3D-Trilogy ICE unique is its gliding motion Hair removal (not a static application) ensuring safe, comfortable and effective hair removal on ALL skin types. With the “Power of 3” the 3D-Trilogy ICE sets a new benchmark in laser hair removal technology as it offers 3 wavelengths ALEXANDRITE 755nm, DIODE 808nm and YAG 1064nm. 3D-Trilogy ICE combines the proven benefits of 3 wavelengths achieving maximum results on ALL skin types and Hair colours when compared to single wavelength alternatives available in the market.
The 2nd highlight of the night was the 3D-Nano sure technology which offers a painless & seamless solution for the removal of stretch marks, pigments, scars and tattoos across the full spectrum of ink colours. 3D-Nano sure is the gold standard in dual-wavelength Q-switched Nd: YAG technology and by far the most effective technology in modern-day skin resurfacing. Unwanted dark and multi-colour tattoos, as well as birthmarks, pigments and other skin rejuvenating procedures, can be safely and effectively conducted using the advanced 3D-Nano sure dual-wavelength laser with the Q-Switching application.
The Crown Jewel for the night was when Mr. Jawad Qureshi, Founder & CEO of 3D lifestyle, introduced the V-JUVE sending the crowd in a huge frenzy. Studies indicate that now 1 in 3 women in Pakistan aged between 30 and 60 suffer from embarrassing symptoms caused by Urinary Tract Infections, Stress Incontinence & Vaginal Laxity and Dryness.
Using the ‘Power of 3, V-JUVE offers a diverse range of treatments within the three main categories of fractional CO2 skin resurfacing, VRL and surgical CO2 applications to provide a clinical solution for various feminine concerns. The procedures are fast, painless, safe and highly effective. Life events such as childbirth, weight fluctuation and hormonal changes may overstretch and damage the vaginal tissue and the pelvic floor as well as alter the mucosal tone of the vaginal wall. These changes can lead to urinary incontinence, vaginal atrophy, dryness and can cause recurring infections all of which have a potential effect on the quality of life and self-confidence of women as 3D lifestyle believes that SHE MATTERS!
3D V-JUVE is the ultimate three-dimensional solution providing a minimally invasive procedure. The 3D V-JUVE fractional CO2 laser delivers superficial energy into the vaginal skin which creates tiny white ablated dots of damaged tissue on the mucosal lining of the vaginal canal. The resulting heating response stimulates new collagen production improving the thickness of the vaginal lining. In addition to the vaginal tightening, the fractional CO2 application can also be used for vulva rejuvenation and skin resurfacing.
Today’s woman is very conscious about her health and hygiene. 3D lifestyle stays committed to providing the cutting-edge technologies positioned around feminine health in Pakistan with its clients trusting the excellence in technologies provided by highly experienced and qualified Aesthetic Consultants who happen to be leading Plastic surgeons, Dermatologists and Cosmetologists globally.
The night ended with a keynote address from Mr. Jawad Qureshi as he stated “I am here to assure our mothers and sisters that 3D lifestyle stays committed and delivers upon its promise for providing revolutionary technologies with unparalleled quality of patient care at all of our clinics nationwide. Today is a day not to be forgotten and with the launch of our 3 new devices, I can assure you of a life-changing experience. With our 22 clinics and counting nationwide, I have a dream to offer quality health care in every district and city of Pakistan and I request our esteemed Doctors and other volunteers to join me in this cause and grandfather 3D lifestyle to be an exemplary company in Pakistan’s history.”
To learn more about 3D lifestyle and its very many treatment options, visit www.3dlifestyle.pk or to speak to a 3D lifestyle Aesthetic Consultant, call (021) 111 BEAUTY (232 889)
Recently we had visited an event happened from 24 to 26 April at Global Marquees Karachi. In Karachi every day there are several events of various sorts but rather few are such that cater to women exclusively, one such event was Beauty & You. Arranged by Cool and Cool, a major player in cosmetics and personal care sector. this was the first ever beauty expo, first of its kind in Pakistan.
Beauty and You showcased many brands, such as Cool and Cool, Shower Scents, Jennifer’s, Make-Up City and Hemani. Also present were famous salon brands such as Mussarat Misbah and Nadia Hussain.
Spanning over three days starting from the 24 through to the 26 of April, at Global Marquees, Karachi.
The event was a great avenue for the women of Karachi to learn makeup tricks from the masterclasses that happened taught by industry greats such as Angie Marshall, Nadia Hussain and Mussarat Misbah. The class was free of cost and was a great way for women to know and learn from the best.
And when you talk about a Karachi event you have to talk about food, Brands such as Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts and Naurus serving up yummy sandwiches and slushies. The food court was well equipped and gave out a pleasant and appetizing ambience.
Beauty and You was the first time a beauty expo had taken place but this is only the beginning stay tuned for the winter edition happening on the 7th, 8th and 9th of December, so see you there!
Karachi, December 08, 2017: The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Pakistan’s leading education sector not-for-profit organization held its annual Teachers’ Awards ceremony to recognize and encourage the dedication of its teachers and principals. After multiple award ceremonies held in the major cities of Pakistan, the final awards ceremony concluded here in Karachi. The event was attended by more than 4,000 teachers and principals of Karachi and interior Sindh along with the head office staff and senior management. The awards were presented by TCF’s CEO to the teachers who exhibited the best performance this year.
TCF employs 12,000 female teachers and principals across its network of 1,441 schools in Pakistan. This makes TCF one of the top women employers in the country offering a female-friendly work environment. These teachers and principals are the backbones of TCF’s education movement teaching more than 200,000 students every day to help them become true agents of positive change. A fleet of 800 TCF vans embarks on the journey of enlightenment every day to transport the female faculty to TCF schools in remote areas, making quality education possible for the children of less privileged areas.
“TCF largely owes the success that we have achieved so far to our teachers. A good teacher can build a future of a child and change his life for the better. A good principal can run a school with discipline and empathy for her students, guiding them in the right direction as and when needed. All the principals and teachers associated with TCF that I have come across are resilient and inspiring, to say the least. They invest a great deal of time in their students to not just impart knowledge but also contribute to teaching the moral values.
They take ownership of their students and nurture them as their own children. Today, I just want to tell you that I am so proud of the hard work you put in to help these children so devotedly and selflessly: you are putting the building blocks of an enlightened Pakistan,” said CEO & President of TCF Syed Asaad Ayub Ahmad.
The awards were presented to 1,400 teachers for extraordinary performance this year in the following categories:
1. Service and Attendance awards
2. Teacher Competency awards
3. Board / Matric awards
Special awards were also presented to the students with exceptional performance in the matric board exams 2017.
Speaking on the occasion, Riaz Kamlani, VP overseeing education outcomes said, “At TCF, everything operates under a certain thought process. We believe in operating differently to achieve different and better results. Being one of the leading organizations empowering women, we feel it necessary to provide a comfortable environment for our teachers. Hence a special emphasis is placed on training them regularly for continuous improvement. The improving results of our students and their success in professional life is a testament to the dedication of our teachers.
On this teacher’s awards, I also want to highlight that TCF school curriculum promotes an interactive, child-centred teaching approach with emphasis on hands-on activities that help children learn, question and enjoy the learning process. Our teachers with their ambition and commitment enable the children to learn and understand this curriculum based on the learning needs of the children who represent different ethnic backgrounds.”
TCF understands that specialized principals’ and teachers’ training is a prerequisite for imparting quality education in all its schools. While teachers have a direct impact on students in classrooms, principals affect all students in the school. Our training team, therefore, aligns an extensive teacher and principal training programme every year. For teachers, the modules are designed based on their training needs assessment
ranging from Classroom Management to Motivating Learners to Usage of Visual Aids. Principals, on the other hand, receive training for effective school leadership. Their training includes courses like Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Delegation, Prioritizing and Taking Action. The objective is to produce and sustain a positive learning environment that generates strong learning outcomes in classrooms, ensuring students’ academic success. TCF believes that good teachers are its greatest asset and will continue to invest in them for the best education outcomes.
Google launches Datally, an app that saves your data
Brand new app Datally helps Pakistani Android users understand and control their mobile data to get the most of their data plans
Karachi, November 30, 2017 — Today Google announced Datally, a smart and simple Android app that helps smartphone users understand, control, and save mobile data. Datally works on all smartphones running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and higher and is available today on the Google Play Store globally.
Datally helps solve one of the biggest pain points for smartphone users around the world — worries about data usage. Google found during extensive user research around the world that many smartphone users worry about running out of data. This is an especially acute problem for the newest generation to come online, known as the “Next Billion Users.” Not only are these smartphone users constantly thinking about data balances, but they do not understand where their data is going, nor do they feel in control over allocating data to the apps they really care about.
Datally empowers users to solve these problems with four key features:
Data Saver. Apps frequently use data in the background for updating content and information. Datally’s Data Saver feature lets users control data on an app-by-app basis, so that data only goes to apps they care about. People testing the app saved up to 30% of mobile data, depending on the way they used Datally.
Data Saver bubble. Once Data Saver is turned on, Datally’s Data Saver bubble will appear when a user goes into an app that is allowed to use data. Whenever that app uses data, the Data Saver bubble will show the current rate of data usage, and users can easily choose to block that app’s data use if things start to get out of control. The Data Saver bubble is like a speedometer for mobile data.
Personalized alerts. Datally alerts users when apps start consuming a lot of data, and it allows them to see how much data they’ve used on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Wi-Fi finder. There are also times when users want to use more data than they have on their mobile plans, such as when they want to watch HD videos. Public Wi-Fi is an important access point for high-bandwidth connectivity, so Datally’s Find Wi-Fi feature reveals the networks nearby, rated by the Datally community. Once connected, users can rate the Wi-Fi networks themselves based on their own experience.
For more information visit the Datally website: datally.google.com.
Karachi. November 1, 2017. Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust(LKMWT) has joined hands with The Hunar Foundation (THF) in an effort to create an awareness for various basic health issues and the particular effects of consuming “Gutka. To safeguard the common ailments within the society by adopting precautionary measures.
Following this alliance, ‘Gutka Eradication’ event was held at the Karachi Institute of THF, with the core purpose of educating the students about the harmful effects of eating gutka, and necessary precautionary steps that need to be ensured to overcome this addiction.
The workshop was conducted by Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi, Honorary Board Member LKMWT who is also an Associate Professor, Altamash Institute and Consultant oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at Aga Khan University Hospital. Ms Naeema Kapadia – Program Director — LKMWT , along with Mr Farman Khan and Mr Arsalan Khan of LKMWT, also participated in the workshop.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi said, “Our youth holds immense value in terms of the nation’s progress, and for that it is our duty to ensure these young kids are well educated towards basic health issues.It is pertinent for these children to understand the level of threat, Gutka and other such eatables possess, it not only leads them to ailments but also halts their progress in academic lives,” she concluded.
Ms Naeema Kapadia of LKMWT added, ‘We will continue to reach out to the marginalized communities in spreading awareness of the menace of gutka consumption. Together, LKMWT and THF aim to advocate, educate, and empower the youth of our communities for improved health.”
Also present at the event, were Air Commodore (Retd)- Muhammad Nasiruddin, Principal of the DMSTI of The Hunar Foundation- Karachi and Mr Abdul Razzaq Sandhu, Academic Coordinator at the DMSTI.
Air Commodore (Retd) Muhammad Nasiruddin added, “THF has given a platform to the Health Sector to raise awareness about urgent health care issues prevalent in our society. We at THF invited LKMWT to hold a workshop on the menace of gutka consumption– LKMWT raised concerns of THF students about the effects of using pan, chalia and gutka, who will now become ambassadors and carry the message to their families and communities forward.
The event and workshop were attended by many students along with the officials of LKMWT and THF, which aims to empower the youth of our country through such collaborations.
About LKMWT:
The Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust (LKMWT) was established in 2007 by a team of admirers of the renowned actor Latif Kapadia. The Trust’s establishment was an act to continue Latif Kapadia’s mission of spreading happiness, even after his departure for his heavenly abode. LKMWT’s main focus is to cater to the needs of the underprivileged communities. Medi-Health Clinic- 1,2&3 located at the outskirts of Karachi, cater to the general public who are unable to afford the high fees of private doctors. Every year more than 60,000 patients visit LKMWT’s Medi-Health clinics for highly subsidized treatment. Till now these clinics have helped more than 600,000 patients with primary health care needs. The number of patients is increasing every year. Please visit http://www.lkmwt.org for further updates.
About THF:
Registered in 2008 under the Societies Act 1860, Hunar Foundations took its first batch in January 2010 in premises supplied by Delhi Mercantile Society, Karachi in its DMS School facility.Hunar Foundation’s key objective is to provide school graduates and other young adults with international standard vocational training that meets the expectations of the market, leading to employment or small business creation – and eventually economic freedom and empowerment. Hunar Foundation offers this opportunity to the underprivileged and marginalized segments of society where the need is more urgent.
Karachi (Oct 31, 2017): As part of the Seeing is Believing programme, Standard Chartered Bank recently inaugurated a Diabetic Retinopathy ward at Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital Karachi.
The ward was inaugurated by Shazad Dada, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan.
Dr. Saleh Memon, who is a respected authority on eye health made a brief presentation on the progress of the project for the team. Munazza Gillani, the Country Director Sight Savers International acknowledged the Standard Chartered partnership and lauded their contribution to eye health in Pakistan.
This ward is part of Seeing is Believing Phase 5 project. Under this project, the Bank will be investing USD1million across 3 districts (Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi) within five years, to treat men and women who are known diabetics, for Sight-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy (STDR). It is estimated that the new programme will reach out to approximately 1million direct and indirect beneficiaries.
Commenting on the occasion Mr. Shazad Dada, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan, said: “Standard Chartered is making a difference in Pakistan through its avoidable blindness programme Seeing is Believing. I am proud that approximately 20percent of reduction in blindness is attributed through programmes which are supported by our Bank. This Seeing is Believing Phase 5 project will ensure that men and women who are diabetic are treated through early detection to prevent visual impairment.”
Standard Chartered Pakistan has led various Seeing is Believing initiatives in Pakistan for over 11 years, touching close to 11million lives. As a result of the commitment and focus in this area, the Bank in Pakistan is the only corporate to be part of a policy-making government committee for Eye Health in Pakistan.
Adan Fatima 