News Desk KARACHI: As the number of COVID-19 cases in Pakistan increase, our response to this global pandemic is critical. WHO’s aim with COVID-19 response is to identify, isolate and care for patients quickly. This has guided The Aga Khan University (AKU’s) response as well. AKU is a University and a Research led institution. We have collaborations with the World …

KARACHI: The charitable Koohi Goth Women Hospital in Malir on Sunday celebrated over 1000 successful treatment of newborns belonging to poor families of the area at its state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in just past eight months since the inauguration of the facility. A simple ceremony was held at the hospital premises to celebrate this feat of the NICU …

KARACHI: Amidst the growing threats of Coronavirus, Pakistani telecom operator Ufone in collaboration with National Institute of Health (Pakistan) conducted a public awareness session on Coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Ufone Tower in Islamabad to educate its employees about the pandemic, its symptoms and key preventative measures that should be taken on an individual level to avoid any risk. Dr. Mumtaz …

By Rafiq Vayani/Kamran Hashim DUBAI: A Meet & Greet session was arranged by ‘Join Hands with N&H’. This meet & greet was arranged in conjunction with International Women’s Day. This meet and greet session was titled as ‘Join Hands with N&H award distribution’, was arranged to honour and appreciate each member with certificates and shields. This meet & greet session …

DUBAI: Talabat, the region’s leading food delivery platform, has announced that it will waive delivery fees based on consumers proximity to a restaurant, regionwide. The initiative comes with Talabat’s desire to support its restaurant partners & customers to navigate the uncertainty provided by COVID-19. Using Talabat’s in-app location-based technology, customers will be able to choose free delivery from a multitude …

A Friends of Society for Children in Need of Special Attention (SCINOSA) organised a fun filled evening with a game of Bingo followed by Hi-tea on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Almost the guest are 200 in number, the event was a great success and raised funds to update the physiotherapy room for their students. It’s a great privilege to attend …

KARACHI: Muhammad Hasan Samejo, Chairman National Youth Forum (NYF), Shahzaib, General Secretary alongwith team NYF hosted session on “Sustainable Development Goals & General Meeting of National Youth Forum at Connekt RJ Mall recently. The chief guest of session Ammar Jaffari, former DG FIA Pakistan, Abdul Majeed Abdani, President Youth Parliament and other members from Youth Parliament and other social activists …

DUBAI: realme, the fastest growing smartphone brand in the world, is all set to unveil its vibrant new realme 6 and realme 6i in the UAE. The young brand is gaining rapid global popularity with their Dare-to-Leap products that promise strong performance, classy design and premium quality. realme has already successfully made its way to be a part of the …

DUBAI: Emirates will be implementing thermal screening measures for all passengers travelling on US flights departing from Dubai International Airport, effective from 12 March 2020. Thermal scanners will be placed at departure gates for all US gateways, starting with EK 231 to Washington Dulles International Airport. If a passenger is found to have a higher than normal temperature, they will undergo …

KARACHI: Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) is pleased to announce that the Board of PICG has appointed Ms. Arjumand Ahmed Shah as Acting President and CEO of the Institute with effect from March 6, 2020. PICG wishes Ms. Shah all the best in her new role and looks forward to reaching new heights under her leadership.