Building Hope: Aga Khan Award for Architecture Champions Sustainable Designs for a Resilient Future

Karachi, Pakistan — The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) aims to inspire future generations to approach architecture with a focus on environmental sustainability, knowledge, and empathy. “Architecture today must engage with the climate crisis, enhance education, and nourish our shared humanity,” said His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, chair of the AKAA Steering Committee. “Through it, we plant seeds of optimism—quiet acts of resilience that grow into spaces of belonging, where the future may thrive in dignity and hope.” Founded in 1977 by the late His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the … Read more

Mahmoud Khalil Remains Resilient Amid Ongoing Immigration Battle, Lawyer Confirms

New York, NY — Mahmoud Khalil, a student at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), class of 2024, remains in good health and spirits despite facing an ongoing immigration case, according to statements released by his attorney. Khalil’s legal battle has garnered attention from the university community and beyond, shining a light on the complexities and challenges faced by international students in the United States. Khalil, who hails from an undisclosed country, encountered immigration issues that have placed his academic pursuits in jeopardy. However, his determination to overcome these challenges remains unshaken. … Read more