The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, introduced a new initiative called ‘Zero Bureaucracy,’ aimed at enhancing the efficiency of administrative processes related to residency and employment in Dubai. This initiative was announced alongside the launch of the “Employment Package.” Previously, the process of bringing a new employee on board in […]
During the meeting, the chief minister expressed displeasure at the incomplete briefing and sought a comprehensive plan for the PEEF Scholarships scheme. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered a student survey for iPad and laptop schemes. She vowed to develop higher education and other institutions on modern lines. Maryam Nawaz said that the government will […]
Bayer Pakistan’s Consumer Health division held an MoU signing ceremony and “Train the Trainer” session in Karachi, marking the launch of EmpowHer – an important new partnership with Greenstar Social Marketing to improve diagnosis and prevention of intimate health issues among women in low-income communities. The initiative aims to tackle a persisting challenge in women’s […]
A rare sighting occurred recently off the coast of New England: a grey whale, a species that was proclaimed extinct in the Atlantic over 200 years ago, was observed by the aerial survey crew of the New England Aquarium. On March 1, while on a routine trip 30 miles south of Nantucket, Aquarium scientists noticed […]
On Tuesday, Facebook and Instagram both went down, causing panic and distress among millions of users worldwide. Meta, the parent company of both platforms, acknowledged the problem and stated that ‘it is working to fix it‘. Later, Meta confirmed that a technical issue caused the outage, and it has now been resolved. However, this outage […]
The widespread outage of Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, has left users worldwide unable to access their accounts. Users are reporting being forcibly logged out and facing issues with password recognition upon attempting to log back in. The problem seems to be affecting not only login functions but also various features within the […]
According to a recently released worldwide assessment, Uzbekistan is the only country with poorer well-being than the UK, which came in at number 70 out of 71 nations for mood, life perspective, and self-esteem in 2023 (Daily Mail). The UK scored 49 on the mental wellbeing scale, much lower than the global average of 65, […]
The fluctuating dynamics of wealth among the world’s richest individuals, particularly Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Bernard Arnault, offer a fascinating insight into the volatile nature of financial markets and personal fortunes. Bezos reclaiming the title of the “richest person on Earth” from Musk underscores the ebb and flow of wealth accumulation influenced by various […]
According to Forbes, a global business publication, two Pakistani women have made it into the top 10 list of the most prominent female CEOs in the Middle East. Shaista Asif is the co-founder and group chief executive officer of PureHealth Holding, a UAE-based healthcare network, and was ranked fourth in “The Middle East’s 100 Most […]
After last week’s downpour, the province of Sindh will continue to experience “severe” cold waves, with locals feeling uncomfortable for the next few days. In contrast to the typical March weather, the province’s temperature will be recorded 10 degrees lower in a few days, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The port city of […]
