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Business Recorder
13 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Tabeer programme: PSDF sets new standard in world workforce mobilization
LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) is setting a new standard in international workforce mobilization by acting as a true one-window solution for confirmed overseas placements under PSDF - Tabeer – International Placement a flagship programme under Chief Minister's Skilled Punjab Initiative. Through PSDF - Tabeer – International Placement program, PSDF has already placed over 100 highly trained Pakistani graduates in Saudi Arabia's construction and hospitality sectors, managing every step- from demand-driven skills development and internationally recognized certification to job confirmation and visa processing under one roof. PSDF's model begins with close collaboration with Saudi industry partners to develop training that match precise employer requirements. Candidates undergo rigorous screening, complete technical and soft-skills modules and sit for assessment panels jointly administered by PSDF and their future employers. Only those who meet the exacting standards receive confirmed job offers before departure, ensuring zero uncertainty for both trainees and recruiters. 'By guaranteeing confirmed placements and handling the entire process end to end, PSDF removes traditional barriers and risk for our graduates,' said Ahmed Khan, CEO of PSDF. 'Our integrated approach means candidates arrive in Saudi Arabia fully prepared, with visas in hand and contracts signed—ready to contribute from day one.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
21-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
2nd Graduation at ‘The SparkTank Showcase' celebrated
LAHORE: SparkTank by Beaconhouse, Pakistan's first business incubator for 10–19 year-olds, celebrated its second cohort's graduation at 'The SparkTank Showcase'. The showcase featured seven promising startups: Aladdin, Solar Cooker, Patang, Opportune, Arduino King, Juno, and Sunzily — developed by students from across Pakistan from August 2024 to February 2025. The event included an exhibition and presentations, where students introduced their ideas and startups to a diverse audience comprising investors, startup industry experts, students, parents, and educationists. A fireside chat titled 'Startup Stories: From Idea to Impact' explored the journeys, opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned by entrepreneurs including Myra Qureshi, Founder of CoNatural; Ahmed Khan, CEO of Punjab Skills Development Fund and Founder of Cheetay; Maha Khalid Shah, COO of 24Seven; and Rabeel Warraich, General Partner at Sarmayacar. Among prominent guests were renowned author, Mohsin Hamid; tech and social entrepreneur, Muhammad Saleem Ahmad Ranjha; former President Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Lahore, Sam Dada; tech entrepreneur, Umair Sheikh; and founder & CEO of Cres Ventures, Humayun Mazhar. Speaking at the event, Kasim Kasuri, CEO of Beaconhouse, said, 'At SparkTank, we foster a mindset of curiosity, perseverance, and purpose. We are incredibly proud of our second cohort whose ideas aren't just business ventures, but thoughtful responses to real-world needs, built with empathy and aimed at improving lives.' Many young people are driven by a genuine desire to create a better world, and by nurturing their ideas, SparkTank is not just supporting individual growth, but contributing to a future that benefits all. Launched in 2023, SparkTank provides aspiring student entrepreneurs with the resources and guidance they need to turn ideas into viable businesses — all at zero cost. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Pink Villa
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Director Ahmed Khan breaks silence on Welcome to the Jungle's financial troubles: 'Coordinating dates of 36 actors is no small task'
Welcome To The Jungle is a massive Bollywood comedy with 36 prominent actors. It has faced multiple delays in its shooting schedule. Director Ahmed Khan recently explained the real reasons behind the hold-up. He also cleared up rumors about the alleged money problems. The film, led by stars like Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, and others, is the third part of the popular Welcome series. It was set for a Christmas 2024 release but now, even a Christmas 2025 release is unsure. Director Ahmed Khan Gives A Clarification On The Multiple Shoot Delays Of Welcome To The Jungle The delay happened because the team couldn't shoot in Kashmir as planned. They were supposed to film there in June 2025, but unexpected issues forced them to cancel. Ahmed Khan said finding a new location that looks similar to Kashmir is tough, and coordinating the schedules of 36 actors is a huge challenge. He explained that getting everyone together at the same time takes a lot of effort, which is why the shoot has been postponed. The team is now working hard to find a new place to film and reschedule the actors' dates. Ahmed Khan Reveals If Financial Troubles Are A Reason For The Shoot Coming To A Hault There were rumors that the movie was delayed because of financial troubles. Some reports even claimed that actors were leaving the project due to unpaid fees. However, Ahmed Khan denied these claims. He said he doesn't handle the money side of things, as that's the job of producer Firoz Nadiadwala. The Baaghi 3 director made it clear that the delay is only because of the location issue and the difficulty of managing such a large cast, not because of any financial problems. Welcome To The Jungle has already completed around 70 percent of its shooting. The film also features a mix of well-known actors like Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, and others, along with comedians like Johnny Lever and Rajpal Yadav. The excitement is already very high. Welcome To The Jungle Was Announced For A Christmas 2024 Release Ahmed Khan Is Confident; He Asks Fans To Ignore Any Rumours The Welcome series is known for its funny storylines and entertaining characters, and this third installment is expected to deliver the same. Ahmed Khan is confident that the team will overcome the challenges. He said they are fully committed to making the film and are working on a new plan to finish the remaining scenes. The director also asked fans to ignore the rumors and stay excited for the movie. With such a big cast and the success of the earlier Welcome films, there's no doubt that Welcome To The Jungle will take a massive start at the box office. Update On The Shoot Schedule Of Welcome To The Jungle The team is now focused on finding a new filming location and getting the actors' schedules aligned. While no new shooting date has been confirmed, Ahmed Khan assured fans that Welcome To The Jungle is still on track to be a major Bollywood release. Fans of the franchise can look forward to more updates as the team works to complete this star-studded project. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates on Ahmed Khan and Welcome To The Jungle.
India Today
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ahmed Khan cites Pahalgam Attack, Kashmir schedule for Welcome to the Jungle delay
'Welcome to The Jungle' director Ahmed Khan clarified what has been causing a delay in the film's shooting schedule. In an interview recently, the choreographer-turned-director shared that they had to reschedule shooting following the tragic Pahalgam attack in May, and that led to a lot of spoke to Bollywood Hungama and said they were supposed to begin their third shoot scheduled for June, but couldn't return to Kashmir. "We have already shot two lengthy schedules. We were supposed to shoot in Kashmir in June for a third, long schedule. That would have brought us close to completing the film. But then the Pahalgam tragedy happened. The Kashmir schedule had to be cancelled," he 51-year-old mentioned that they are now scouting for a similar location, but scheduling the dates for 36 actors again would take time. "It could be any similar hinterland. We may shoot in Kullu or Himachal Pradesh. But going back to Kashmir is not feasible. We have to plan the schedule from scratch in another location. Coordinating the dates of thirty-six actors again is no small task. We're working on it," he asked to comment on the reports suggesting the shooting of the film was halted due to financial issues, Khan shared that only the producers have the answers to that. "I have no idea about that. All financial matters are handled by the producer, Firoz Nadiadwala," he concluded. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team Ahmed Khan (@khan_ahmedasas)Earlier, various reports cited financial issues as the reason behind the delay in the shoot. Rumours also suggested actors backing out of the film in the absence of any new structure for the film is slated to hit the screens on December 26 this year. It is the third part in the popular 'Welcome' franchise. The film is headlined by Akshay Kumar, and features an elaborate cast, including Paresh Rawal, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff, Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Johny Lever, and Suniel Shetty, among others. IN THIS STORY#Akshay Kumar
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Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Welcome to the Jungle shoot halted; final schedule to begin soon: Report
After Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, another Akshay Kumar-led ensemble comedy seems to be facing turbulence. Welcome to the Jungle, backed by producer Firoz Nadiadwala and directed by Ahmed Khan, has reportedly run into production hurdles. Several media outlets on Tuesday claimed that the film was put on hold due to financial issues. However, a Hindustan Times report quoting a source close to the project revealed that the pause is due to 'multiple reasons', not just budgetary constraints. The film, which began shooting in 2023, is part of the successful Welcome franchise. In 2007, the first movie in the franchise came out. Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, and other actors starred in the movie. Welcome Back, the franchise's second movie, came out in 2015. The main actors in it were Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, and Shruti Haasan. Both films did well at the box office. Why is 'Welcome to the Jungle' halted? The 34-member ensemble cast of Ahmed Khan's Welcome to the Jungle includes, among others, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, and Disha Patani. Last month, the film's production was put on hold. The source close to the makers shares: "70% of the shoot of Welcome to the Jungle is already done. The remaining 30% was to be scheduled in Kashmir, but because of the unfortunate Pahalgam attack, the plan got pushed." Pinkvilla had on Monday claimed that the film's production had been cancelled due to financial difficulties with the producers. The report quoted a source stating, "The film has been on floors for over a year and a half now. There are also issues of non-payment of dues to the actors and their staff. Some of the originally cast actors have exited the project, while others are still supporting it out of love for the franchise. They all believe that Welcome is a beloved franchise and are willing to adjust their dates to help complete Welcome to the Jungle". 'Welcome to the Jungle': Shooting begins However, the insider connected with the makers has denied the Pinkvilla report and added, "The entire schedule was locked, which included helicopters, over 250 horses with horsemen, and 1200 junior artists. But, everything is on track, all 34 actors are excited and set to commence the last marathon schedule and will begin post-rains in a different location." With a fantastic ensemble, Welcome to the Jungle was formally announced in 2023. A preview of the humour the movie will contain is provided by the cast's a cappella performance in the announcement video. Originally slated for release on Christmas 2025, the movie was postponed. 'Welcome to the Jungle': Cast and Crew The film, directed by Ahmed Khan, boasts a star-studded cast, including Paresh Rawal, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Krushna Abhishek, and Kiku Sharda, among others. The female leads include Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Lara Dutta, and Raveena Tandon.
