World Food Safety Day observed at UVAS
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with Punjab Food Authority (PFA) and Nutrition International arranged…
1LINK onboards Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) on 1BILL for Bill Payment Services
This strategic alignment will facilitate Dow university to digitize collections of their student fees, donations & vendor payment through a wider national payment infrastructure (1BILL) and 24/7 availability on all…
New high-resolution look at the rabies virus reveals potential new vaccine targets
Rabies virus is one of the scariest viral infections on Earth. It’s nearly 100% lethal if left untreated and kills more than 50,000 people every year. Rabies virus is one…
Focus on Tanzania’s ambitious $1.9 billion plan to upgrade electricity transmission
The Tanzanian Government recently announced that it would spend $1.9 billion to upgrade its electricity transmission infrastructure. The Tanzanian Government recently announced that it would spend $1.9 billion to upgrade…
Powering Ghana: USAID & NREL Develop 1st Hydro-Solar Plant In West Africa
The first West African hydro-solar plant was deployed in Ghana in January, with technical support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s…
Chinese scientists identify genes for more heat-tolerant rice
Chinese scientists found two genes in rice that can make the staple crop more heat-tolerant, providing a new way for breeding highly thermotolerant crops. Chinese scientists found two genes in…
Ancient sculpture remnants reunited after 3,000 years
A newly unearthed bronze sculpture at the famed Sanxingdui Ruins site was successfully matched with another bronzeware part after being set apart about 3,000 years ago, the archaeological team confirmed…
Cochayuyo Seaweed and 3D printers: Chile’s innovative approach to feeding kids
Some dehydrated “cochayuyo” seaweed, some instant mashed potatoes and hot water: these are the ingredients for a nutritious menu of 3D printed food. Some dehydrated “cochayuyo” seaweed, some instant mashed…
PSF ready to fund research projects of pharma industry
Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) is ready to provide direct funding to the research projects of pharmaceutical industry. Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) is ready to provide direct funding to the research…
Alibaba extends logistics arm to Pakistan for e-commerce unit Daraz
Alibaba’s overseas expansion has manifested in a mix of investment and integration over the past decade. In 2018, the e-commerce titan bought Pakistan’s e-commerce unit Daraz for an undisclosed amount.…
Pakistan-UAE discuss further bolstering health cooperation
Federal Minister for Health Abdul Qadir Patel visited the United Arab Emirates and held meetings with Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum (Member of the Dubai Royal Family) and his group…
‘e-Pay Punjab’ achieves another landmark
e-Pay Punjab, an online payment solution and a joint initiative of Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Punjab Finance Department, has achieved another landmark by collecting over Rs 90 billion…