Author Archives: Noon

Plaque in remembrance of lady Noon

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Noon

We are pleased to be reminded of this wonderful plaque dedicated to our founder, Lady ‘Vicky’ Noon, put up some years ago at the Arts Council of Pakistan, in Karachi, in recognition of her many contributions to the development of … Continue reading →

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Pakistan – the Oxbridge Connections: A talk by Professor Haroon Ahmed

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Noon

What is it about the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and their constituent colleges that have nurtured so many men and women who have gone on to make such immeasurable contributions to Pakistan? 

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Board of Trustees welcomes newest member

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Noon

We are delighted to welcome a new trustee, confirmed at our recent board of trustees meeting hosted at the Ancient Iran and India Trust in Cambridge. He is Professor Faisal Devji, who has written extensively on Pakistan and on intellectual … Continue reading →

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In conversation with Malala Yousafzai and Syed Babar Ali

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Noon

An interactive discussion with two of the leading advocates of education in Pakistan. This talk will focus on the challenges Pakistan’s marginalized populations—notably minorities, women and low-income communities—face in accessing quality education and how institutions and individuals can help ensure … Continue reading →

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Why Trump freezing aid for Pakistan is a bad idea

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Noon

President Trump’s decision last week to suspend almost all security aid to Pakistan, which quickly followed his accusation that Pakistan had “given us nothing but lies and deceit,” suggests that his administration is carrying out the hard-line approach that the … Continue reading →

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