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In South Asia, particularly in Pakistan and India, truck art is a popular genre of folk art. It entails adorning commercial trucks and other vehicles with vibrant and intricate patterns, frequently showcasing floral motifs, landscapes, calligraphy, and portraits of well-known people. As a means for truck drivers to express their uniqueness and creativity, truck art is regarded as a significant component of Pakistan's cultural heritage. Truck art exhibitions and workshops have been held all over the world in recent years, contributing to the art form's increased recognition on a global scale. Truck art has gained popularity as a motif in fashion and home décor, and designs with truck art influences can be found on clothing, bags, and home decor. In addition to painting, sculpture, and digital art, truck art has also served as an inspiration for artists working in other media. A roadshow was held yesterday at BUITEMS to mark the 60 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the EU, with a particular emphasis on highlighting scholarship opportunities under the Erasmus programme for both students and academic staff. One of the main features of the show was the Erasmus+ programme, which funds academic mobility to study at European universities for Pakistani students, researchers, and teachers. #RoadShow #Erasmus #ErasmusPlus #Pakistan #Europe #EU #EUPakistan #BUITEMS #Quetta #BUITEMSQuetta #Balochistan #FriendshipTruck #Truck #TruckArt #Art #DostiTruck (at BUITEMS QUETTA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2fi75Np-5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I had a very interesting conversation with Ar. Peter Obron, President of the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA). We discussed three key areas where we can work together for the betterment of professions and the built environment, which include advocacy, capacity building, and building codes. Moreover, we deliberated on the education system and curriculum in Pakistan. I highlighted the issue of including courses related to energy, the environment, disaster risk management, sustainable development, and climate action. I look forward to establishing a meaningful relationship with CAA and working together to address the issues faced in Pakistan and other Commonwealth countries. Thanks to Peter Oborn, President of CCA, for taking the initiative. I am also thankful to Ar. Maira Khan, Executive Director of CAA, for bridging a connection between me and Mr. Oborn. #CAA #Commonwealth #Architecture #Energy #EnergyEfficiency #Buildings #Climate #ClimateAction #Disasters #DisasterManagement #Pakistan #UK #ArchitectureConnects #BUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #ArchitectureEducation #ConstructionMaterials #UrbanDesign #SustainableCities #UNSDGs #SDGs #architects #sustainabledevelopment #education #environment (at BUITEMS QUETTA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CphuTvEtqxW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Urban Regeneration and Adaptive Reuse are essential for uplifting cities, communities, and neighbourhoods and utilizing the potential of existing buildings and built environments. Last week, I gave a talk on "Urban Regeneration and Adaptive Reuse: Understanding through Case Studies". I presented case studies of urban regeneration in Ahmedabad, India, and Marina Bay, Singapore. Moreover, the adaptive reuse of the LX Factory in Lisbon, Portugal, was discussed in detail. I also added the names of a few more case studies that students can look up and learn from it. Such as Shanghai, China; Shenzhen, China; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Santiago, Chile; and Seoul, South Korea. Freetown Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark; University of Luxembourg, Belval Campus, Luxembourg; Connectra, Belgium; Maasmechelen Village, Belgium; Book Store Dominicanen Maastricht, Netherlands; and Park Spoor Nord, Belgium. Thanks to Prof. Dr. Saima Gulzar and the faculty of the School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), UMT Lahore, for the invitation. In the picture, receiving a token of appreciation from Sana Malik, PhD, Chairperson, Department of Architecture, UMT Lahore. #Urban #urbanregeneration #urbanrenewal #adaptivereuse #reuse #sustainabledevelopment #BUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #DoABUITEMS #UMT #UMTLahore #architecture #urbandesign #urbanplanning #urbanism #Lahore #Punjab #Pakistan #university (at UMT SAP - School of Architecture and Planning) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfAFZxN5eP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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On this New Year, may you change your direction and not dates, change your commitments and not the calendar, change your attitude and not the actions, and bring about a change in your faith, your force, and your focus and not the fruit. Wishing you and your family a happy new year filled with hope, health, happiness and prosperity. #NY #HNY #NewYear #NewYear2023 #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2023 #Quetta #BUITEMSQuetta #BUITEMS #DoABUITEMS #architectwaqas #ByeBye2022 #Pakistan #NY2023 (at Quetta, Pakistan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1Yd3StmHe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#TBT #June22 With Amjad Islam Amjad and Dr. Arfa Sayeda Zehra after Grand Mushaira during the Quetta Literary Festival. #QLF #QLF22 #Quetta #Balochistan #Pakistan #BUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #architectwaqas #architectureconnects #DoABUITEMS #TeamDoABUITEMS #Poetry #Poet #Writer (at BUITEMS QUETTA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjgae_mNoRT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#TBT #June22 Group photo with students during the preparation of Quetta Literary Festival. #QLF #QLF22 #Quetta #Balochistan #Pakistan #BUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #architectwaqas #architectureconnects #DoABUITEMS #TeamDoABUITEMS (at BUITEMS QUETTA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjgYrXoNmba/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#TBT #June22 Stage designed by students during the Quetta Literary Festival. #QLF #QLF22 #Quetta #Balochistan #Pakistan #BUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #architectwaqas #architectureconnects #DoABUITEMS #TeamDoABUITEMS (at BUITEMS QUETTA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjgZfaHNLOC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#Quetta #Pakistan #Balochistan #Art #HolyVerses #QuranicVerses #BUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #BUITEMSTakatuCampus #TakatuCampus #Takatoo #Baleli #AirportRoadQuetta #BUITEMSAdminBlock #MaharWaqas #architectwaqas #Flowers #StudentsWork #Pretty #DesignAssignment (at Department of Architecture, BUITEMS, Quetta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtBfkQCBPQb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mg05qbb79xg4

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#Quetta #Pakistan #Balochistan #Painting #Art #HolyVerses #QuranicVerses #BUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #BUITEMSTakatuCampus #TakatuCampus #Takatoo #Baleli #AirportRoadQuetta #BUITEMSAdminBlock #MaharWaqas #architectwaqas (at BUITEMS Quetta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtBfZwiBZal/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13hvlymdt2aof

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میرے ہاتھ میں قلم ہے، میرے ذہن میں اجالا مجھے کیا دبا سکے گا، کوئی ظلمتوں کا پالا مجھے فکر امن عالم، تجھے اپنی ذات کا غم میں طلوع ہو رہا ہوں، تو غروب ہونے والا۔ #May2022 #May2 #Smile #Happiness #GoodVibes #goodvibesonly #MaharWaqas #architectwaqas #Quetta #Balochistan #Pakistan #BUITEMSQuetta #BUITEMS #Mahar #Mehranian #Architect #architectureconnects #Summer #Summer22 #NeverGiveUp #StayStrong #RiseandShine (at BUITEMS QUETTA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgOQaFVtIDs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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دوا کی تلاش میں رہا، دعا کو چھوڑ کر، میں چل نہ سکا، خطائوں کو چھوڑ کر، حیراں ہوں میں اپنی حسرتوں پہ اقبال، ہر چیز مانگ لی، مگر خدا کو چھوڑ کر۔ In search of medicine, except for the prayer, I could not live in the world without mistakes, I wondered at my desires Iqbal Invoked everything from God except God... #July2022 #July22 #Smile #Happiness #GoodVibes #goodvibesonly #MaharWaqas #architectwaqas #Quetta #Balochistan #Pakistan #BUITEMSQuetta #BUITEMS #Mahar #Sindhi #Mehranian #Architect #architectureconnects #Summer #Summer22 https://www.instagram.com/p/CfuCDnFtlfB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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31-March-2022 Receiving Souvenir at the closing ceremony of the International Symposium on Architecture and Planning (ISAAP 2022), held at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. Left to right: Ar. Dr. Sana Malik, Ph.D., Chairperson, Department of Architecture, UMT Lahore; Plnr. Dr. Fariha Tariq, Dean, School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), UMT Lahore; Ar. Dr. Waqas Ahmed Mahar, Chairperson, Department of Architecture, BUITEMS Quetta; Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Awan, Department of Architecture, UMT Lahore. #ISAAP #ISAAP2022 #Architecture #Planning #Symposium #UMT #UMTLahore #SAPUMT #SAPUMTLahore #DoABUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #Lahore #Pakistan #ThermalComfort #EnergyEfficiency #architectwaqas #electricity #HVAC #university #management #technology (at UMT) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccyxhi-NJOQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims. #Ramadan #Islam #Muslim #Allah #Ramazan #Ramadan2022 #RamadanKareem #RamzanMubarak #Pakistan #MonthofBlessings #architectwaqas #MaharWaqas #DoABUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #BUITEMS #Fasting #FastingMonth https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb2zaxbtmHJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Wishing you and your family, Happy New Year 2022. #NY #HNY #NewYear #NewYear2022 #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2022 #Quetta #BUITEMSQuetta #DoABUITEMS #architectwaqas #ByeBye2021 #Pakistan (at Quetta, Pakistan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJJrsQtzyM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#Selfie #Mirror #Lumia #Mahar #Sindhi #BUITEMS #Hostel #architectwaqas #MaharWaqas #Quetta #BUITEMSQuetta #Balochistan #FacultyHostel #NokiaLumia #Selfiegram #InstSelfie #Pakistan #Pakistani #WorkLife (at BUITEMS QUETTA) https://www.instagram.com/p/t4-jdehnuU/?igshid=15fosrylunsrk

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They say the potatoes used for these fries are from Belgium. I don't trust them... Haha #Quetta #Pakistan #Balochistan #BUITEMS #BUITEMSQuetta #BUITEMSTakatuCampus #TakatuCampus #Takatoo #Baleli #AirportRoadQuetta #MaharWaqas #architectwaqas #RoadStove #DoA #DoABUITEMS #DepartmentofArchitectureBUITEMS #Fries #Potato #Belgium #BelgianPotatoes (at BUITEMS Quetta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtBgRP5BXhL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f26klchhcrmu