With Huawei’s smartphone market share dropping, Xiaomi and OPPO came out as the beneficiaries in the third quarter of 2020 in Western Europe, as per IDC. The former has had a presence in these regions for a while now. But the latter has now begun to take advantage of Huawei’s situation. In order to excel, OPPO has
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Pakistan’s First Ever Plastic Waste Management Study Report Launched
Pakistan’s first ever research study (baseline scoping study) for plastic waste management, conducted by WWF-Pakistan with support of The Coca-Cola Foundation, was launched during a special ceremony on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Islamabad. Ms. Zartaj Gul, Minister of State for Climate Change was the Guest of Honour.This scoping study
Pakistan to Start Free COVID-19 Vaccination in September 2021
Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services Dr. Nausheen Hamid has said that Pakistan will start vaccinating people against the coronavirus from September 2021, which will be free of charge.The secretary on Wednesday made the announcement on twitter stating: “The PTI government will provide the coronavirus vaccine free of charge to
For the First, China Southern Airlines Direct Flights from Wuhan to Islamabad
China Southern Airlines has started direct flights between Wuhan and Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.The first flight of China Southern Airlines departed on Monday with 143 passengers, according to the news agency APP.The flight also brought 12 tonnes of equipment, including equipment and medical supplies, to Islamabad.The direct flight between
One Emergency Helpline for Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance in Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan will soon announce the Pakistan Emergency Helpline (Initiative) to assist citizens in emergencies and the National Telecommunication Corporation has prepared a feasibility report in this regard.According to a feasibility report available to Urdu News, the initiative will be a 911-style US helpline that citizens can call
China Successfully Lands Spacecraft on Moon to Retrieve Lunar Rocks
China successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon's surface on Tuesday in a historic mission to retrieve lunar surface samples, Chinese state media reported.China launched its Chang'e-5 probe on November 24. The uncrewed mission, named after the mythical Chinese goddess of the moon, aims to collect lunar material to help
Pakistan to Get Country’s Third Private Airline ‘AirSial’ Next Week
Prime Minister Imran Khan will be formally launching Pakistan’s third private airline named AirSial, on December 9, during his visit to Sialkot.The Prime Minister in a federal cabinet meeting had earlier approved the issuance of an aviation license to the private company and is also set to address a special
Lahore to be Divided into Four Districts
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s local leadership has recommended the Punjab government to divide Lahore into four districts instead of two.The Central Punjab leadership has recommended splitting Lahore into four districts and deputy commissioners should be appointed in these districts.PTI Central Punjab President Ijaz Chaudhry tabled the proposal before the prime minister and
Sharmeen Obaid’s HOME1947 Wins Best Film Award at South Asian Film Festival
SOC Films’ critically acclaimed series HOME1947 has won the Best Film [Short Documentary] Award at the South Asian Film Festival of Montréal 2020.HOME1947 Series is a deeply personal exploration of the lives and stories of the millions that were displaced in 1947 during the creation of two new independent states, Pakistan and India. Conceptualized and produced by
Gujranwala to Get First Expo Centre, Special Economic Zone
Provincial Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal, while chairing a departmental meeting on Tuesday, said that a special economic zone (SEZ) and an expo centre will be established in Gujranwala.As per details, the meeting discussed development issues of Gujranwala’s industrial estates as well as problems faced by the