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Karachi’s Latest Events

- January 13 - January 19

Jan 13-15
Health Drive

The City School is hosting a one-stop health drive to cater to all of your health needs. With its 3-
day program from the 13th -15th of January, held in three different campuses across the city, the
drive features a Healh Walk, Basic Life-Saving Training, stimulating workout sessions by Nusrat
Hidayatullah and interactive sessions by Nutritionists, Paediatricians and Pathologists.
Moreover, the drive includes lean food stalls and health exhibits. The Health Drive events are Open to the
Public and Free for All and will take place from 9:30am to 2pm in The City School’s University Road Campus
on 13th January, in Darakhshan Campus on 14th January and in PAF Chapter on 15th January.
Needless to say, the event is all to set your pulse pumping! Get ready to attend one of the biggest Health
Drives in Karachi, by signing up for the event.

Jan 15

Workshop on Self-Stimulation and Inclusive Education

The need for inclusivity and diversity in society has become more important than ever before. With the
aim of incorporating individuals, children with different and their parents to lead fruitful lives, Dream
Hatcher and Oric University of Karachi bring to you a novel workshop “Self-stimulation and Inclusive
Education” conducted by renowned American Special needs education Matt Loan on the 15th of January,
2020 at the Arts Auditorium in University of Karachi.

The workshop comprises of two sessions; the first will cater to the self-stimulating behavioral needs of
individuals with developmental disabilities and especially those on the autism spectrum by repetition of
physical movements, sounds, words and moving objects. The second session aims to provide parents
with precise information on what is inclusive education and how their child can get access to education
and the importance of inclusive education for all. Register here to be part of this important
conversation.
January 17
ICON conference

Pakistan is home to one of the youngest population’s on the planets and faces a plethora of
healthcare issues both at the micro and macro levels. In an effort to address these issues Indus
Health Network proudly invites you to the 5th Biennial Conference ICON 2020| Building Bridges
for Better Healthcare. Held over a period of three days at the Marriott Hotel, Karachi it is one of
the largest health conferences in the country.

ICON is a biennial conference and is attended by notable delegates from across the
globe. The conference aims at disseminating research-based recommendations and
will be reflecting upon and synthesizing current healthcare scenario along with
identifying challenges for future.

The conference will have an overarching plenary lectures, symposia, workshops, and abstract and poster
presentations. The conference will be an excellent networking opportunity for medical and allied health
professionals, researchers, government officials and policy makers and aims to lay the foundation for
strategic partnership and alliance to help improve healthcare across the country. Further details of the
conference can be seen here

Jan 17
Chingari Fest

Habib University’s music club Mouseequi is ready to set fire on the stage as it welcomes you to the very
first installment of its flagship event Chingari Fest. Music constitutes an integral part of student life in
Habib and Mouseequi kicks off the New Year and semester with a local, student organized music festival
where you will get a taste of different genres and budding artists experimenting with novel and
traditional forms of music. Keeping Habib’s philosophy of sticking to our cultural roots, the festival
brings to you upcoming artists’ take on local and traditional music in addition to providing food to your
soul from different genres across the globe. So what are you waiting for, hurry up and register to be a
part of this exhilarating experience!

Jan 17-19
Future Builders of Pakistan Carnival

This weekend get your children and family ready for a fun-filled evening as Mustaqbil Trust welcomes
you to Future Builders of Pakistan Carnival held at the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Museum. The event
includes Live Music, Games for kids, Magic Show, Prizes, different competitions and a lot more!!! The
carnival will host the launching ceremony of Future Builders of Pakistan Carnvial, an initiative by
Mustaqbil Trust aimed at developing skills and knowledge of the country’s future leaders. So wait no
more and quickly register for this exciting festival and enjoy the weekend with your family.

Jan 18
Shangrila x KCH Winter Cook Off
Too tired eating from mainstream restraunts? Do you want something a bit more personal and refined?
Do not worry! Karachi Chefs at Home and Saba Mohsin welcome you to the Shangrila x KCH Winter Cook
Off this Saturday afternoon, at the Pavilion End club for a fun-filled evening celebrating Home Chefs’
love for food.

The event will include live cooking and tasting, recipes, goody bags for the attendees and much much
more! Stay tuned on this page for registrations which will go live on the 15th of January and prepare to
be part of a scrumptious evening.

January 19
Canada Study Expo
Studying and living in Canada has been made easier than ever before and this month, ABN Overseas
Education Pvt. Ltd brings to you Canada Study Expo for all May and September 2020 intakes.
Considering its that time of the year when students are finalizing their applications for study abroad, this
Expo provides you a great opportunity to discuss and engage in understanding your options better.

At the Expo you will get a chance to meet expert counselors and get assessed for the new streamlined
study process Student Direct Stream (SDS) which is faster and simpler. Moreover, counselors will
provide expert advice on what universities are most appropriate for your choice of study. So be there
this Sunday at Movenpick Hotel, Karachi at 12 noon. You can register here for free, and for further
details, visit this page.

January 19
Shogun Anime & Comic Con
The time has come to unsheathe your swords and follow the cry of the taiko. Geek Haven is back with yet
another event to blow you away! Shogun Anime & Comic Con promises to provide an energetic atmosphere
to rediscover the aura of Anime, Manga, Gaming, Korean culture, Japanese culture, and Cosplaying.

Held on the 19th of January at the Pakistan American Cultural Center from 2pm to 10pm the event will include
a whole range of activities to cater to your needs. From Cosplay to Gaming, from Art Competiton to a KPOP
Segment, from AMV Competition to Main Stage Performances and from Merchandise Stalls to Food Stalls,
Geek Haven plans to hold one hell of an event for all you geeks! So hurry up and get your passes here and
channel out the geek inside you!