Author: Waheed Ahmed
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Universal Cables: Powering a Sustainable Energy Future
Innovation with Affordability Balancing innovation with affordability has long been one of Universal Cables’ biggest challenges and one the company has successfully navigated. With the joint efforts of our R&D and finance departments, we’ve been able to innovate continuously while keeping our products affordable for local customers, said Munib. Strong Footprint & Sustainable Practices…
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IEEEP Fair 2025: ShowcasingInnovation Amid Power Sector Challenges
The IEEEP Fair 2025, now in its 14th consecutive year, has established itself as Pakistan’s most prestigious engineering industry exhibition. Organized under the banner of the Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP), the fair provides a vital platform for showcasing cutting-edge technology, products, and services from across the electrical, electronics, and allied engineering…
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Engineering Startups: From University Labs to Market
By Dr. Engr. Nawaz Iqbal Engineering startups with their roots in university laboratories are the purest form of innovation, as they emerge from an atmosphere of curiosity, experimentation, and a lack of business pressures. They tend to begin as exploratory projects, either driven by the vision of a professor or the initiative of a student…
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IEP Karachi Holds Int’l Conference on Occupational Health, Safety & Environment
The 13th International Conference on Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHSE-2025) was organized by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan (IEP), Karachi Center, and NED University of Engineering & Technology. This flagship conference of the institution highlighted the growing importance of workplace safety in an era shaped by artificial intelligence (AI). The conference, which began in…
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Pakistan’s Cotton at a Crossroads: Record Decline, Climate Pressures, and a Ray of Hope
Pakistan’s cotton sector — once the backbone of its textile-driven economy — is facing an unprecedented crisis. From shrinking acreage to climate-induced disasters and pest infestations, the country’s cotton production is projected to hit record lows in 2025. Yet, amidst this gloomy outlook, a breakthrough in seed technology may offer a glimmer of hope for…