Tevta starts advanced freelancing skills course

LAHORE:The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta), Punjab, officially started the Entrepreneurial and Advanced Freelancing Skills' course as part of its Technopreneurship programme here Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Secretary Industries Ehsan Bhutta, with the presence of COO Engr Qurat-ul-Ain Memon and the parents of Arfa Karim.

During the inaugural ceremony, Ehsan Bhutta emphasised the importance of upgrading the skills of the youth to meet modern requirements, which he deemed crucial for the country's overall development. Engr Qurat-ul-Ain Memon, in her address, revealed that the programme was a collaborative effort with the Arfa Karim Foundation.

In the initial phase, 40 students and 10 instructors will undergo training in advanced freelancing, enabling them to achieve self-dependence and earn forex for the country. Addressing the gathering, the parents of Arfa Karim, Col (R) Randhawa, Samina Randhawa, and CEO Arfa Karim Foundation Tabinda, shared their thoughts on the initiative.

Moot on sustainable development

Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore organised one-day conference on Sustainable Development.

The purpose of this conference was to promote the sharing of knowledge among academics, scientists and engineers regarding prevalent issues and ongoing advancement in chemical and environmental engineering from a sustainable standpoint.