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Pakistan’s new private airline ‘Airblue‘ will start its UAE operations on August 14, when the first flight from Dubai will take off. Initially, the airline will be operating seven daily flights on the Dubai-Karachi sector. “For the first time in Pakistan, we introduced the latest and innovative web-based eTechnology offering eTickets and mobile check-ins. We [...]

Many would be surprised at the vibrancy of the textile and clothing industry in Pakistan. Pakistan’s competitive advantage in these categories has come from its ability to adopt of the latest technologies faster than its competitors. In a country racked by political instability in parts, business continues as usual in textile mills and stitching units [...]

Arfa, a promising software programmer from Faisalabad, Pakistan, is believed to be the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world. The designation, given to outside experts who prove their ability to work with Microsoft technologies, has also been achieved by some teenagers. She made an impression through a combination of charm, flattery and boldness uncommon [...]

For the first time thalassaemic patients have been treated with their own blood stem cells reducing not only their blood transfusion frequency but also lowering their iron overload significantly for the quality of their life, doctors claimed. Dr Ilham, the sole inventor of the TriStem Technology (Healthcare Solutions International), has also applied her process of [...]

Indus Motor said the new Toyota ATLIS is the first locally manufactured vehicle with catalytic converter technology, which ensures cleaner exhaust emissions protecting the environment. ATLIS has an aluminium alloy 1800cc Twin Cam, VVT-I (Variable Valve Timing – Intelligent) engine, combining power with fuel efficiency. The high tech LED type rear combination of lights that [...]

It is environment-friendly, cheap and the best alternative to expensive air conditioner the Pakistani layman can afford – the straw cooler from Lahore. It might not be useful during the moisture-laden monsoon days, but can surely give the much needed respite from the scorching heat and a good night’s sleep in the months preceding the [...]

Pakistan’s National Committee for the World Summit Award announces the launch of nation wide WSA Pakistan competition to recognize and award the best e-Content practices in Pakistan … first of its kind in the country, which emphasizes the importance of Content in bridging the digital divide. The main aim and purpose of organizing this competition [...]

Pakistan has increased by 80 per cent the funds it gives the Ministry of Science and Technology each year to spend within the framework of the country’s Public Sector Development Programme. Another US$18.5 million will be used to fund 24 new projects. The plans include setting up laboratories to monitor water quality in 117 districts, [...]

Impak is meant to be more than an internship. It will also provide workshops and prominent speakers, and allow interns to experience the natural and historical aspects of Pakistan through group trips to Lahore and the Northern Areas. Participants will write journals which will be posted on the group’s website. The Pilot Programme based in [...]

A recent study by Pakistan Software Export Board clearly establishes the important role of expatriate entrepreneurship in the development of the software industry in Pakistan, in particular, and developing countries, in general. The study found a clear, positive correlation between ventures that had foreign-based founders (generally, expatriate Pakistanis) and their success and growth over the [...]