March 12, 2022

Crurated Partners With More than 50 World Renowned European Winemakers to Raise Funds for Ukraine Relief Efforts

Coveted producers including Louis Roederer Cristal, Domaine Meo-Camuzet, and Domaine Dujac offer up lots of wine for auction with the initial pre-auction value at $100,000

Each bottle sold includes access to an exclusive NFT that verifies authenticity, ownership history, vintage, vineyard location, varietal, and more

LONDON, March 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The world’s top wine producers are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine in an innovative way. Crurated, the London-based membership wine community designed to connect connoisseurs with world-class producers, has announced it is dedicating the week of March 14-20, 2022 for The All Heart Auction, an online event auctioning rare wines from world renowned producers to support humanitarian needs of the Ukrainian people. Selected producers donating wines for the auction include Louis Roederer Cristal, Domaine Meo-Camuzet, and Domaine Dujac among many others. The initial value of the more than 250 bottles of wine pre-auction totals $100,000. A full list of all producers participating is below.

Members and non-members alike are encouraged to participate and bid. Interested bidders are invited to register for an account at www.crurated.com. Non-members can sign-up for a free Explorer membership, allowing anyone to submit bids on the Crurated platform and participate in the fundraising event.

100% of the funds raised from the auction will be distributed to Red Cross, Save The Children, UNHCR, and UNICEF.

The team from Crurated has also developed a unique platform that offers clients an accompanying NFT with each purchase. Recorded forever on the blockchain, the NFT verifies authenticity of the bottle and provides other important details including ownership history, vintage, vineyard location, varietal, and other key details. The NFTs are easily accessible by tapping on an NFC or RFID enabled phone. The bottle history is also updated via a new blockchain recording anytime the wine is resold and the token moves from one client to another. The company uses Polygon technology for NFTs and blockchain.

“It has been amazing watching the world unite to help the people of Ukraine. Our auction initiative represents how I feel about wine and its ability to offer such a generous gift to the world,” said Alfonso de Gaetano, Founder of Crurated. “Our platform is also perfectly suited for this initiative because we automatically assign an NFT for every bottle that is brought into our warehouse and loaded onto the platform. We are anticipating an exciting auction with generous donors pitching in to help lessen the humanitarian crisis.”

“We have had a special link to Ukraine for more than 20 years and have sponsored a charitable event to help young dancers and their families in Lviv. We’ve also raised funds for the Lviv pediatric hospital,” said Jean-Nicolas & Nathalie Méo, of Meo-Camuzet. “Some of the children we had at home for summer vacation are probably old enough to be fighting now, and we dread the thought of their involvement in this war. We hope that the very special wines we have donated for the auction will receive an appropriate welcome and help support the needs of the Ukrainian civilians.”

Other world-class winemakers participating in the auction include: Larmandier-Bernier, Pascal Agrapart, Pierre Péters, Suenen, Bérêche & Fils, Doyard, Moussé Fils, Salon, Vilmart & Cie, Billecart-Salmon, Geoffroy, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Caroline Colin-Morey, Robert Groffier, Père & Fils, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Caroline Colin-Morey, Robert Groffier Père & Fils, Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, Arnaud Baillot, Duroché, Fourrier, Denis Mortet, Dujac, Chateau Pavie, Tenuta Sette Ponti, Ceretto, Massolino, Poderi Aldo Conterno, Grattamacco, Casanova di Neri, Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona, Bartolo Mascarello, Biondi Santi, Argiano, Mascarello Giuseppe e Figlio, Il Marroneto, Giacomo Conterno, Montevertine, Tenuta di Trinoro, Elio Altare, Fontanafredda, Borgogno, and Roberto Voerzio.

About Crurated
Launched in 2021 with an emphasis on France and Italy, Crurated is a membership-based wine community designed to connect connoisseurs with world-class producers. A team of specialists provides personalized services and authentic experiences, while Crurated’s seamless logistics service guarantees quality and provenance thanks to secure wine cellar storage and innovative blockchain technology. For more on Crurated, visit crurated.com.

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March 12, 2022

IoBM wins HEC Intervarsity Zone-G Football Championship 2021-22

Karachi, March 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):IoBM Football Team defeated Ziauddin University (1-0) to win the HEC Intervarsity Zone-G Football Championship 2021-22. The tournament was organized by Iqra University and the final was played at the Aga Khan Gymkhana Football Ground.

Earlier, IoBM defeat SZABIST (3-0) in the pre-quarterfinal. IoBM defeated Sir Syed University in the semi-final (1-0). IoBM Football Team has now qualified for the Final Round of the HEC All Pakistan Intervarsity Football Championship 2021-22 being organized by Khawja Farid University of Engineering Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan from March 15 to 18, 2022.

For more information, contact:
Institute of Business Management (IoBM)
Korangi Creek, Karachi, Pakistan
UAN: +92-21-111-002-004
Tel: +92-21-35090961-67
Fax: +92-21-35090968
Email: omer.iftikhar@iobm.edu.pk, mec@iobm.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iobm.edu.pk/

March 12, 2022

Department of Politics and IR’s Four-Day Educational Trip to Islamabad

Lahore, March 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):

Preamble

Under the direction and guidance of honourable Pro-Rector, Dr. Nassar Ikram, Department of Politics and International Relations organized a four-day educational trip to Islamabad from February 28th to March 03, 2022. During the trip, the UCP delegation paid visit to Parliament (National Assembly and Senate), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), Institute of Security and Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Centre for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), National Institute of Pakistan Studies (NIPS), and School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-e-Azam University.

During the visit, UCP delegation explored multiple opportunities of institutional linkages, collaborative research projects, students and faculty exchange programs, Internships and jobs placement, joint conferences, seminars, webinars, and training workshops.

Day 1

UCP delegation paid a brief visit to National Assembly where they were briefed about the history, constitutional and political developments, procedures and functions of both houses in terms of law-making and their powers.

Day 2

On day two, UCP delegation was scheduled to visit Institute of Regional Studies (IRS). The delegation was fortunate to participate in an ongoing session at IRS on the pressing Kashmir issue and Peace in South Asia. The keynote speaker of the Seminar was the well-acclaimed historian and renowned scholar Professor Dr. Victoria Schofield. Key highlight of the session was the active participation of UCP’s students and faculty. Later on, faculty members had a meeting with the President and officials of IRS for the future cooperation between the two institutions. Topics of the discussion included Internship and job-placement of students, and joint research projects. Both agreed to ink the Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) in this regard.

In the second half of the day, UCP delegation went to the School of Politics and International Relations, and Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (P.I.D.E), Quaid-e-Azam University. At both avenues students were sensitized with the ongoing programs of the institutions. Visiting UCP faculty also explored the possibilities of joint research projects, conferences, seminars as well as faculty development and exchange programs.

Day 3

On day three, UCP delegation visited Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At IPRI, UCP delegation was given a brief snapshot of the historical timeline, current research projects, publications, research journals, and their input in policy making of Pakistan. This presentation was followed by an interactive and robust session with the former Ambassador, Asif Durrani who enlightened the students with the skillset they need to pursue their career goals. Dr. Waheed Ahmed Khan had a word with the Acting Head, Editor and senior research fellows and explored the likely options in terms of institutional cooperation.

At ISSI, UCP contingent was warmly welcomed by the Director Admin Dr. Talat and his team who arranged the seminar on Sino-Pak and Pak-Afghan relations and the changing dynamics of global politics. Students actively participated in the seminar. Director Admin ISSI himself suggested signing of an MOU with Department of Politics and International Relations, UCP, which was warmly welcomed by Dr. Waheed Ahmed Khan.

In the later part of the day, UCP delegation was received with great honour by the protocol officer and team of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). A comprehensive presentation was given by the MOFA officials on the functions and operationalization of Pakistani foreign missions. It was followed by the interactive Q and A session led by the Director General of Strategic Communication Division, MOFA. Students were very motivated to join diplomatic frontline of Pakistan and enquired about the possibilities of joining foreign service.

Day 4

The UCP delegation visited the Centre for International Security Studies (CISS). Dr. Waheed Ahmed Khan had a candid and useful interaction with Ambassador (R) Iftikhar-ud-din Hassan, Editor CISS journal ‘Insight’. CISS representative briefed the delegation about the mission of his research center, which focuses on nuclear issues of Pakistan. He also encouraged the students and faculty members to get engaged in research on non-conventional parts of national security. Dr. Waheed Ahmed Khan showed his expression of interest in establishing institutional collaboration and linkages. CISS representative responded the query very positively and asked the delegation to send official correspondence in this regard.

For more information, contact:
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-35880007
Fax: +92-42-35954892
Email: info@ucp.edu.pk
Website: https://www.ucp.edu.pk/

March 12, 2022

Long Service Awards 2022

Karachi, March 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):The City School Group organized an event for Long Service Awards 2022, held at The City School Head Office in Lahore on Saturday, 19th February, 2022. The event was organized to encourage and appreciate the efforts and determination of its teachers, management and administrative staff who have played a pivotal role in the establishment of The City School as a global brand, extending its footprint to six countries across the globe.

Employees with more than ten years of service for the organization were awarded certificates and trophies by Dr. Farzana – Group Chairperson and Mr. Aurangzeb Firoz – Member Board of Directors. The event included a delectable dinner for all the guests followed by an enjoyable Qawali performance.

Dr. Farzana – Group Chairperson, said ‘Loyal and dedicated employees are the foundation to any successful organization. We, at The City School are lucky to have hundreds of such dedicated employees who have helped build the educational legacy of The City School Group for the past 44 years. This event marks a milestone in The City School’s history and we are glad to host an event which honours employees who have served us for over a decade.

For more information, contact:
The City School
E-31, Muhammad Ali Society Miran Muhammad Shah Road,
Karachi – 75350, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-34526334-7
Fax: +92-21-34546895
Email: csnsro6@csn.edu.pk
Website: www.thecityschool.edu.pk

March 12, 2022

The City School athletes win the 3rd National Throw Ball Championship

Karachi, March 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):The City School athletes participated in the National Throw Ball Championship held at WAPDA Sports Complex, Lahore between 24th – 26th February, 2022. A total of 8 teams from The City School participated in this event which included 6 Girls teams and 2 Boys teams.

The City School Girls team showcased a brilliant performance and grabbed two championship titles for O and A Level categories. Ms. Dua Ali, from PAF Chapter was declared the best player for O Level whereas as Ms. Aliza Batool from Darakshan Campus was declared the best player for A Level.

Ms. Soha Shahid and Ms. Areeba Fawaz from Shalimar Campus and Ms. Sarbuland Akbar from DHA Campus were declared as the best emerging players whereas Ms. Hina Rafique from Darakshan Campus and Ms. Raheela Raza from PAF Chapter were declared as the best coaches for O and A Level respectively. We laud the sheer dedication, mental resilience and the team work of our students and coaches who have brought laurels to The City School on the National stage.

March 12, 2022

Dr. Markus Markert, Co-Founder ‘Anglo-German Education Limited’ visits DHA Suffa University

Karachi, March 12, 2022 (PPI-OT):Dr. Markus Markert, Co-Founder ‘Anglo-German Education Ltd’ and a PhD in the field of International Relations from Oxford University paid a visit to DSU’s IERC (Intl Education Resource Center) on 11th-March-2022 and also had a courtesy call on DSU’s Vice Chancellor and Pro-Vice Chancellor. During the meeting, various matters of mutual academic interest, the implementation of DSU’s existing MoU with SRH University Germany, and the possibility of Dr. Marcus having interactive sessions with DSU’s students and faculty were discussed.

In line with the mission of DSU’s International Office, to facilitate interaction of DSU’s students with foreign experts and faculty, facilitating them to have a holistic and wholesome academic experience during their studies at DSU and embark on international career paths after graduating from DSU, interactive mentoring sessions and guest speaker sessions for students were agreed upon in the highly fruitful meeting between Dr. Marcus and DSU’s top-tier management.

For more information, contact:
Manager Marketing,
DHA Suffa University (DSU)
DG-78, Off Khayaban-e-Tufail, Ph-VII (Ext.),
DHA, Karachi-75500, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35244871
Email: sabah.baloch@dsu.edu.pk
Website: www.dsu.edu.pk