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Monday, September 12, 2011 Pakistan's Dar named best umpire for the third consecutive year Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar has won the David Shepherd trophy for the Umpire of the Year for the third consecutive year at the ICC Awards ceremony in London. He beat competition from Steve Davis, Ian Gould and five-time winner Simon Taufel.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 LUMS professor among 35 'World’s Top Young Innovators 2011 Associate Professor, School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Dr Umar Saif has been recognized by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 35 innovators (TR35) in the world. He is the first Pakistani scholar to have been selected for the prestigious TR35 award in the last decade. Labels: innovation, MIT, pakistan
Friday, August 19, 2011 Redefining Identity: How Young Technologists Are Leading a Silent Revolution in Pakistan Redefining Identity takes a look at the amazing entrepreneurship and creativity that is being unleashed in Pakistan, where young technologists are coming together to lead a very real revolution that has powerful social, economic and technological implications. In doing so, these young Pakistanis are also transforming Pakistan's perception in the minds of millions of people all around the world who use their products and appreciate their creativity. This 10 minute film is a rare glimpse into the reality of today's Pakistan. Anyone with an interest in technology and startups in general, or Pakistan specifically, will find it a very worthwhile watch. Two thumbs up! Labels: entrepreneurship, pakistan, technology
Monday, August 15, 2011 A beautifully done video depicting the cultural diversity and the natural beauty of Pakistan. It gives us an insight into the softer image of this country, the warm heartedness and inclusive nature of its citizens and the opportunities Pakistan has to offer. And not to forget its culinary delights......
Labels: culture, history, pakistan, tour guide, video
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