A quick glance at a history book will show you that humanity has had its fair share of dark times. According to historian and archeologist Micheal McCormick, however, the year 536 was the worst of them all. “It was the beginning of …Continue reading
Two Pakistani startups among 12 winners of UN’s Asia Pacific Low Carbon Lifestyle Challenge
Mohammed Saquib and Hassam Ud-din, two Pakistani innovators, have won the Asia Pacific Low Carbon Lifestyles Challenge in energy efficiency and low carbon mobility categories, respectively. They will now receive a United Nations (UN) Environment grant worth US $10,000 each to support …Continue reading
Cricingif Wins Gold at 2017 Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards
Pakistani startup company Cricingif bagged the first prize in the startup category at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards held in Dhaka on December 7. Cricingif provides instant ball-by-ball live cricket scores on the Internet along with a clip of every …Continue reading
Asia-Pacific Region Is Home to Most of the World’s Undernourished People: FAO
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said that the Asia-Pacific region which is “home to most of the world’s undernourished people” needs to undertake urgent action to tackle malnutrition and promote consumption of healthier foods. According to the UN …Continue reading
2017 One of the Three Hottest Years on Record: World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization has listed 2017 among the three hottest years on record. In the WMO’s Statement on the State of the Climate released at the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Germany, scientists have said that 2016 remains the …Continue reading