The Northumbria University and LUMS, in partnership with UP-SIGN, is working with Pakistan and the UK’s top scientists to bring the country’s textile sector into a circular economy business model with zero waste. A texonomy workshop, funded by the British Council, was held to bring together textile stakeholders including academia,
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Pakistan Okays Pfizer Jab for Emergency Use
Pakistan on Monday approved the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in the country. According to ARYNews, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) granted permission to use the vaccine under section VII of the Drug Act 1976. The DRAP Registration board has approved the vaccine’s use for children older than 12. It can
Mondelez Concludes Google Ads and Oracle Bluekai Pilot Campaign in Pakistan
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed significant demands on teachers. The move to online education created a new form of stress to teachers in the form of connection issues, the challenge of retaining student attention spans online, and increased interaction with parents. Acknowledging these challenges, Mondelez rolled out the “Teachers Ko Salam” campaign
Pakistan to Begin Vaccine Registration for 19 and Above from 27 May
Pakistan will start registering persons aged 19 and above for coronavirus vaccination from tomorrow (Thursday). National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) chief Asad Umar on Wednesday tweeted that the decision had been taken after an NCOC meeting. "In today's NCOC meeting we decided to open up vaccination registration for all 19 years
OPPO Launches OPPO F19 in Pakistan
Smartphone brand OPPO has announced the launch of OPPO F19 in Pakistan. The phone offers a powerful processor, ultra-slim body, robust camera setup, and an enhanced user experience. OPPO F19 is available starting 20th May 2021 in Pakistan and will come in two colors including Prism Black and Midnight Blue. The
Covid-19: Kuwait Bans Flights from Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh
Kuwait on Monday suspended all commercial flights from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka "until further notice" due to the worsening situation of COVID-19 in these countries, its state media said, quoting official sources. The decision was made on the recommendation of its health authority. The cargo flights, however, will continue,
Here’s Real Reason Behind Chicken, Egg High Prices in Pakistan
Chicken and egg cost more now because of the anti-competitive prices of the poultry feed mills, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) enquiry report revealed Monday. The enquiry into the poultry industry revealed that 19 poultry feed companies have been involved in price coordination and their anti-competitive conduct has caused a
Pakistan’s Serene Air Launches Dubai-Lahore Service
Operating three flight per week, Serene Air's inaugural flight from Lahore to Dubai arrived at Dubai International Airport on May 6. https://twitter.com/DXB/status/1391288297998077956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1391288297998077956%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khaleejtimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Faviation%2Fpakistans-serene-air-starts-dubai-lahore-service "We've added more choice and connectivity for our customers with the launch of Serene Air's inaugural flight from Lahore, Pakistan, to Dubai on May 6. The airline will operate three flights
Bank Holidays for Eid Announced
Banks shall observe six days holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday said that it will remain closed from 10th to 15th May, 2021 (Monday to Saturday) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Simultaneously, banks shall also observe the holidays on the said dates. However,
Pakistan to Receive First Batch of Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine by June
Pakistan has prepared to acquire at least 100,000 doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine of Pfizer BioNTech through COVAX by June this year, The News reported on Thursday. For preparation beforehand, the country has already procured and installed ultra cold chain (UCC) refrigerators in Islamabad and all the federating units for storage of