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SUPARCO expands earth observation fleet with second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite launch
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (219+ words) SUPARCO expands earth observation fleet with second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite launch'Business Recorder Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Thursday announced the successful launch of Pakistan's second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite (EO-2) launched from Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre (YSLC),…...
KP govt launches initiative to equip youth with digital skills
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (290+ words) PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched initiative to impart market-driven digital skills to 27,450 youth across the province and award scholarships to 2,888 graduates for global certification. The program also includes career counselling and mentorship for participants. In the first…...
Pakistan’s health minister gets his daughter vaccinated to dispel misinformation
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (166+ words) KARACHI: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that misleading information was being circulated against the cervical cancer vaccination. Speaking to media persons at Drugs Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) office here Saturday,…...
British HC meets UAF Vice-Chancellor
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (336+ words) FAISALABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali, deans and directors during her visit to UAF and discussed the areas of mutual concerns. The meeting covered a wide…...
Cash transfers to adolescents moderately reduce adolescent anemia: study
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (789+ words) ISLAMABAD: A study conducted by "Nutrition International" in collaboration with Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has showed that cash transfers to adolescent moderately reduce anemia for adolescents in the country The pilot project as well as its evaluation was funded…...
Distinguished graduates: IBA Karachi hosts alumni excellence awards 2024
5+ mon, 8+ hour ago (907+ words) KARACHI: IBA Karachi proudly the IBA Alumni Excellence Awards 2024, a celebration that recognised the remarkable achievements of its alumni across various fields. Despite the overcast skies, a strong alumni turnout demonstrated their unwavering support for their peers and predecessors, honouring…...
Trump heads to US Open in latest high-profile sport outing
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (479+ words) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is to attend the US Open men's final on Sunday, adding the Grand Slam tennis tournament to a list of high-profile sport outings since beginning his new term. The New York-born billionaire plans to join a…...
New recipes help mothers ward off malnutrition
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (587+ words) Clutching their hungry babies, a group of mothers mix a semolina dish under the guidance of a teacher, an attempt to curb malnutrition which affects nearly one in two children in Sindh. Despite Sindh province being home to the mega…...
PFA launches phase-2 of school nutrition programme
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (226+ words) LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority in collaboration with Civil Services Academy has launched Phase-2 of the school nutrition program during a ceremony held at Walton, Lahore. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Salma Butt, Director General PFA Muhammad Asim Javaid,…...
Punjab VCs outline roadmap for higher education reforms
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (219+ words) LAHORE: The Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), in collaboration with the youth development organization Bargad, organized the Vice Chancellors" Conference 2025 in Lahore. The landmark conference brought together more than 100 vice chancellors, rectors, policymakers, international experts, and civil society leaders to…...