KARACHI: World Heart Day is observed world-wide on 29th September 2017 but due to ‘holidays’ on that date Memon Medical Institute Hospital observed World Heart Day recently by organizing a walk, which is perhaps one of the easiest of all the physical activity possible. This walk which was from Memon Medical Institute Hospital to Safoora Roundabout and then returning back …

KARACHI: According to the Sindh Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) rural survey 2016 there has been a two percent increase in the enrolment of children aged 6-16 years since 2015. This is significant for Sindh to honour Article 25 A or right to education and its rules notified in 2016 and ready to be rolled out;  22% children aged …

DUBAI: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, attended the maiden concept flight of the Autonomous Air Taxi (AAT), a vehicle that will be used for the world’s first self-flying taxi service set to be introduced by Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA). The two-seater AAT, capable of transporting people without human intervention or …

KARACHI: The World Green Building Council is celebrating World Green Building Week. BASF also provides solutions that support sustainable building and contribute to climate protection. During the week, BASF will showcase a range of these solutions online under the hashtags WGBW2017 and OurHeroIsZero. These include insulation systems, solutions to optimize the concrete mix so that it can contain a higher …

LAHORE: Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited has always tried to improve the living conditions of the people residing in the surroundings of its factory premises. In addition of arranging free medical camps every quarter and renovation of schools, the organisation has recently installed deep-bored water pumps in three schools in Manga Mandi and Sunder, Multan Road. The clean water is …

News Desk DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unleashed the Young Leader Day initiative as part of initiatives developed by the recently inaugurated RTA Youth Council in support of young male & female employees. The move is in line with the UAE’s drive to empower youth and polish their experience through offering them direct exposure to their leaders. …

By Yousra Rehan KARACHI: On a launch event of a new blood glucose meter, Wasim Akram said that even though he has diabetes, he is fit because of his healthy lifestyle and constant monitoring of blood glucose levels.  He is diabetic since 1997 and had played world class cricket up till 2003. He further added that according to a research …

KARACHI: Pollution is a serious threat to marine life in Pakistani waters. It is adversely affecting marine turtles, sea birds and other diverse marine life. This was stated by speakers during a briefing session at a beach cleaning drive organized by WWF-Pakistan and other partners to mark International Coastal Cleanup Week at Sandspit Beach. More than 400 students from government …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Pakistan is a water stressed country and is nearing the threshold of water scarcity. This was stated by speakers during a media briefing session conducted by WWF-Pakistan under the project titled International Labour and Environmental Standards (ILES), Application in Pakistan’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This six-year project, funded by the European Union, is jointly being …

BIZ TODAY REPORT KARACHI: Blue Band launched its campaign ‘Acchai Barhnay Do’ this year with the aim to create a more inclusive environment for kids all over Pakistan. Blue Band is Pakistan’s leading spreads brand enjoyed all over Pakistan for over 25 years. It is a daily source of essential fats and vitamins that help children to grow, develop and …