NUMS, South Korean Research Center agree to set up preventive vaccines production unit in Pakistan
National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and South Korean biopharmaceutical company Research and Development of Eyegene Inc have agreed in principle on setting up preventive vaccines production units in Pakistan on the basis of Public Private Partnership to further enhance cooperation between the two institutions. This understanding was reached during a meeting of Vice Chancellor…
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WB approves $1.69 Billion to support flood affected people in Sindh
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $1.692 billion in financing, for five projects to support people living in flood-affected areas of Sindh Province in Pakistan. Three projects support rehabilitation and housing reconstruction and the restoration of crop production for vulnerable communities, while another two projects support health services for mothers and children….
Battling Climate Change: Experts Highlight Key Interventions for a Sustainable future
A “Climate Change and Karachi – Building Coastal Resilience” Conference was held in Karachi, sponsored by TPL Properties, which highlighted the interventions needed to help the city in adapting to climate change impacts. The Conference focused on highlighting the impacts of Climate Change on Karachi and the measures that can be taken to mitigate the…
University of Education, UVAS and FrieslandCampina announce research results of their collaborative project of School Milk Program
University of Education (UoE), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) and FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan (FCEPL) announced research results of their collaborative project of School Milk Program (SMP) at a ceremony in Lahore. Attendees included Food Minister Sardar Hasnain Bahadur, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Minister, Raja Humayun Sarfaraz, Minister for Higher…
Telehealth key to provide low cost & quality health services to the masses: President Alvi
President Dr. Arif Alvi said that telehealth powered by digital and Artificial Intelligence-based technologies is key to provide counselling, advice and diagnosis to the masses in a most cost-effective and hassle-free manner. He was addressing here at Pakistan’s Second Digital Health National Conference, which was attended by health professionals, information technology experts, doctors, scholars and…
PTCL Group provides winter jackets to keep the flood affected communities warm during the extreme weather
PTCL Group including Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and Ufone 4G has donated 3000 warm jackets to help the flood affected communities of Balochistan for the on-going winter season.The jackets were handed over to Balochistan Rural Support Program (BRSP) to distribute it amongst the flood affected families especially children, women and elderly to protect them from…
LUMS hosts Undergraduate Open House and free SAT/ACT Testing Workshop
An Undergraduate Open House was recently conducted at LUMS to provide prospective applicants with information about the academic opportunities and the admission process at the University. Students from 250 plus schools across Lahore and its vicinity participated in the event and interacted with the admission team, deans, and faculty members. As part of the two-day…
TriFit Pakistan Opens its Doors in Karachi to Provide an Unprecedented Health and Wellness Experience
TriFit, Pakistan’s first international level chain of health and fitness clubs, opened its doors in Karachi earlier this month. Standing for Tribe, Results, Innovation, and Fitness (TriFit), the company opened its first location with a massive 34,000+ sqft space, at the famous Seaview in DHA Phase VI, Karachi. The first location at Seaview in Karachi…
Minister emphasizes expanding partnership with Oxford University in education sector
Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the need to expand the partnership between Oxford University and Pakistan in the education sector to facilitate Pakistani students. The Minister made these remarks, while addressing the high-level delegation of Oxford University. The delegation was headed by Professor Stephen Blyth, Principal of Lady Margaret…
IoBM Celebrates 25th Annual Convocation; 1374 Degrees Awarded
The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, held its 25th Convocation at its Korangi Creek Campus on Saturday, December 10, 2022. 1,374 graduates from numerous departments were conferred educational degrees at the ceremony this year which marks the Silver Jubilee convocation of IoBM. The Chief Guest, Governor Sindh, Kamran Tessori graced the event with his…