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Women Lead Farming Amid Climate Challenges in India & Pakistan

By nayab
April 17, 2025
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“Climate change? What is this?” Aisha Bibi said, responding to a question related to changing weather patterns and its impact on rural women. Aisha was interviewed as she worked in a field located in 82/6 R, a village near Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan. “We are a family of eight with five daughters and a son,” she […]

BHAAN: Nurturing a Sustainable Legacy for Pakistan

By nayab
April 17, 2025
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In the picturesque town of Jamshoro, Sindh, Dr. Nayab Raza, a visionary and passionate soul, ignited a journey of hope and transformation. As a Fulbright Ph.D. awardee, she carried the torch of sustainability and empowerment, leading a project titled “BHAAN: A Sustainable Food for Soil” under Alumni Small Grant (ASG). Nayab’s love for her homeland […]

Nayab Raza: Nurturing a Greener Tomorrow

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April 17, 2025
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Under #PUANEcoWarriors, meet Nayab Raza! Nayab isn’t just an ordinary woman; she is a Fulbright awardee with Ph.D in her field and the Founder and CEO of a revolutionary organization known as BHAAN. Nayab was driven by a deep and abiding concern for the looming menace of climate change. In the year 2021, the Global […]

Women hold their own niche in Pakistan male-dominated entrepreneurship ecosystem

By nayab
April 17, 2025
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Only 1% entrepreneurs in the country are women, but they are creating an impact with sustainable and long-term goals for future “Starting a business was a culmination of passion, determination, and a deep-seated belief in making a positive impact,” said Nayab Raza, the founder and chief executive officer of ALGAVERSE, a company that manufactures microalgae-based […]

Shell Pakistan hosts 10th Tameer Awards to honour young Pakistani innovators

By nayab
December 19, 2019
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It may be cheap and cheerful, but a picnic bench can give people a personal stake in an outdoor space, argues Emily Mangles...

Nayab Raza- Algaverse

By nayab
December 19, 2019
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Nayab Raza- Algaverse Nayab Raza- Algaverse Shortlisted for Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 Check them out: https:/in/algaverse-4a9112253/

Shell Pakistan hosts 10ᵗʰ Tameer Awards to honour young Pakistani innovators

By nayab
December 19, 2019
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Karachi – Shell Pakistan Limited hosted the finale of the 10th Tameer Awards 2023 at Shell House to recognize the brightest, young entrepreneurs in Pakistan. This year, more than 400 applications were received for the awards program, and 30 finalists were shortlisted in six award categories. The event was attended by business leaders, industry-professionals and academia. The finalists […]

Celebrating Entrepreneurial Talent with the Venture Further Awards 2024

By nayab
December 19, 2019
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The beginning of June is an important time for Scottish gardeners – the risk of frost has passed, early salads are ready for harvest, and flowers fill the borders...

Best Climate Solution Award in COP 28, 2023

By nayab
December 19, 2019
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I had an interest in the great outdoors from a very young age. I can remember as a child watching mesmerised as hundreds of baby spiders...

3rd BuiltByHer Hackathon

By nayab
December 19, 2019
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National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, in collaboration with The Asia Foundation, concluded the 3rd BuiltByHer Hackathon by hosting the top eleven teams for a competitive grand finale. BuiltByHer is a 48-hour-long hackathon that requires women-led teams to hack and find solutions to the most pressing issues prevalent in society. The 3rd iteration of the competition focused exclusively […]