The news: The Federal Government is set to initiate its Green Stimulus package meant to conserve nature, protect the environment, and provide environmentally-friendly jobs to laborers. As part of this stimulus, a large scale protected area initiative will be launched across Pakistan. …Continue reading
New ECC approved mobile policy aims to promote local manufacturers
The news: A new mobile device manufacturing policy has been approved by the Economic Coordination Committee ECC in Pakistan. The policy aims to encourage mobile manufacturing and assembly within the country and foster the local industries. Mobile manufacturing in Pakistan: The ECC …Continue reading
Chest X-rays in emergency rooms can help predict severity of covid-19
Chest X-rays performed on young and middle-aged adults with covid-19 when they arrive at the emergency room can help doctors predict who is at higher risk of severe illness and intubation, Mount Sinai researchers report. The first-of-its kind study, published in the …Continue reading
Covid-19 in Pakistan Govt issues Eid guidelines as infections cross 50,000
The numbers: After a record 3,300 infections on Thursday, Pakistan’s tally of confirmed covid-19 cases crossed 50,000. As of Friday afternoon, Pakistan’s death toll due to coronavirus infections is 1,067, whereas 15,201 people have recovered from it. Across the country, 50,694 coronavirus …Continue reading
Covid-19 lockdown leads to clear reduction in urban CO2 emissions
The covid-19 related restrictions have forced people around the world to stay at home instead of going out. This has led to reduced road traffic and economic activities particularly in cities and urban areas where the majority of the people live. Consequently, …Continue reading
Pakistani, Chinese firms vow cooperation at digital industrial conference
The news: The second Digital Industrial Exhibition & Conference was inaugurated by the president of Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), Zarak Khan. The conference was held online on May 13, under the newly set up Online Business Forum …Continue reading
Facebook’s content oversight board to feature Pakistani digital rights activist Nighat Dad
The news: Prominent digital rights activist Nighat Dad announced that she has been appointed as a member of the Global Oversight Board for Facebook and Instagram. The oversight board, that will regulate the content on both social media platforms, has revealed 19 …Continue reading
Twitter, Periscope services temporarily inaccessible in Pakistan
The news: On the night of May 17, citizens across Pakistan were unable to access the popular microblogging platform, Twitter. Users started having connectivity issues after 10 PM on Twitter and Periscope, which is a video streaming service. Accountability of government: At …Continue reading
Covid-19 in Pakistan: Violations of govt SOPs continue as lockdowns eased
The numbers: After lifting restrictions to ease lockdowns across the country, Pakistan’s total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 38,512 as of Saturday morning, with 823 deaths and 10,880 patients having recovered. The count of confirmed cases is 13,914 in Punjab, …Continue reading
Pakistan manufacturing covid-19 oxygenators
The news: For the first time ever, Pakistan is locally manufacturing oxygenators and ventilators, according to Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry. Production and processing: Oxygenators are a less complicated form of ventilators that are used in the treatment of …Continue reading