KARACHI: Covid-19 Pandemic has adversely impacted the lives of many across the world. During this difficult time, METRO Pakistan in collaboration with Unilever Pakistan distributed meal boxes to the frontline warriors, including doctors, nurses, and other medical support functions at various hospitals, fighting the war against the global pandemic. These frontline fighters have been putting their lives at risk day …

News Desk KARACHI: ‘Google for Startups’ (GFS) has launched a 3-month, online accelerator program to nurture high-potential, early-stage tech-startups across Pakistan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. The program is committed to support homegrown entrepreneurs implement their solutions while enriching local ideas to evolve. In the last few months, COVID-19 has ushered in an era of profound changes to the way we live and …

By: Imran Aftab, CEO 10Pearls I’m often asked my opinion regarding the relative merits and fully-loaded cost of software development in various technology centers around the world. My response draws upon 15 years running a software development firm with teams on 3 continents and prior experience managing a $150 million outsourcing budget for a Fortune 100 Company. Here, summarized below, …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai-based flydubai offers a simple guide for those planning to travel this summer following the relaunch of its schedule available from 07 July. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: “the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we travel and we will all have to play our role.  This is why we are sharing these …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: To respond to the developing situation and support the Government in its efforts to flatten the curve, the Usman Memorial Hospital (UMH), Hussainabad, Federal B. Area has stepped up its efforts and established a dedicated Covid-19 High Dependency Units (HDUs) within the hospital in Karachi. The Ward has a 10-bed facility, an isolation ward with oxygen and …

News Desk SHARJAH: The Sharjah Government has announced the resumption of the second phase of its recovery efforts, activating different sectors and activities by 50 per cent in the emirate. The move is in line with the directives issued by the Sharjah Executive Council and its orders to implement preventive measures designed to help curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Committed to its mission of providing quality healthcare for the community at large, Getz Pharma has launched a “Care for Heroes” initiative to safeguard the healthcare providers of Pakistan who are working selflessly to combat the pandemic. Under the umbrella of this initiative, Getz Pharma has started a disinfection drive in northern Pakistan from 9th May 2020. Till date, …

News Desk ISLAMABAD: Continuing its efforts to support the most affected communities across Pakistan, Bank Alfalah has joined hands with the Government of Pakistan’s Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PASS) Division to become a donor with the Ehsaas Ration Portal. Under the initiative, Bank Alfalah will be donating Rs. 10 million for the provision of much-needed food supplies in areas of …

News Desk DUBAI: flydubai has announced that flights are available to be booked on flydubai.com, initially to 24 destinations.  Destinations and flight frequencies will continue to be added to the schedule over the summer. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer of flydubai, said: “flights are available for booking from today and will operate from 07 July.  We are initially planning to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: “Aquaculture is a core component of the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy,” asserted Her Excellency Mariam Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, while launching the UAE Aquaculture Pulse 2020 – a document set to serve as a reference point, outlining and evaluating investment opportunities in the local aquaculture sector. H.E. Almheiri launched the new project …