Riphah School of Business and Management (RSBM) in collaboration with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Lahore Chapter organized the event “PMI Symposium on Challenges in Large Projects” on 17th February 2019. It was held at Riphah’s QIE Campus. Details: The event was attended by over 100 professionals from the private and public sectors as well as students interested in the project management field. Our distinguished speakers covered some of the most important contemporary project management trends including agile project management, benefits realization management, and the paradigm shift from a systems focus to people focus. The highlight of the event was a panel discussion on the myths and realities of Pakistan’s water crisis and the construction of the three major dams: Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand, and Kala Bagh. The audience gained a better understanding of the complex challenges involved and the steps being taken to address these challenges