ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: Late on Wednesday night, officials said that a patient who tested positive for the Congo virus had been admitted to the Sindh Infectious Disease Hospital and Research Centre. The 32-year-old patient was originally reported to Dr. Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi on Tuesday, marking the first instance of Congo fever this year. Later on, Wednesday, he was sent to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). “His condition is critical.” Dr. Yahya Tunio, the deputy executive director of JPMC, stated, “We have moved him to a specialized hospital for infectious diseases where he will receive appropriate care.” The patient,…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: The three consulates in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal as well as the Pakistan High Commission in Ottawa hosted flag-hoisting rituals in honor of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day. The national anthem played when Acting High Commissioner Faisal Kakar unfolded the flag. Many Canadian citizens of Pakistani descent and members of the Pakistani diaspora attended the joyous occasion. On this particular occasion, Kakar emphasized the day’s historical significance, recognized the sacrifices made by the Pakistani Canadian community, and informed them of the latest actions done by the Pakistani government to assist Pakistanis living abroad. He called on the Pakistani…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: MD WASA Khalid Raza told that WASA and the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) inked a Memorandum of Understanding for large-scale initiatives to address urban floods. As a result of the agreement, the Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) will get funding totaling $10 billion to start projects in various districts to address the root cause of urban floods. In the presence of DG MDA, Country Director of KOICA, and Special Secretary Housing Punjab, the Memorandum of Understanding on Record of Discussion was signed in Lahore. According to the DG, a master plan would be developed as part…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: In addition to reorganizing the Pixel portfolio, Google is deviating from its customary October announcement date this year and choosing to launch in August instead. The ordinary model is still there, but because a new Pro variation with similar dimensions has been released, it has been moved up the hierarchy. Design and Display The Google Pixel 9 includes a 6.3-inch OLED display, preserving the 1080p resolution and smooth 120Hz refresh rate. In a noteworthy update, Google has replaced the optical fingerprint sensor with a more trustworthy ultrasonic one which increases reaction speed and accuracy. The screen’s peak brightness has…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: The National Computer Emergency Team (CERT) Council has been established, as stated by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T). The government has officially announced that the CERT Council has been formed in accordance with Rule 4 of the National Computer Emergency Rules 2023 for improving nation’s cybersecurity. The purpose of the CERT Council is to act as a national body of consultation and advice for all CERT levels. Its main responsibilities include performing assessments, making sure CERT jobs are performed effectively, and resolving issues in accordance with the CERT Rules 2023. Establishing this council is…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: Under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has declared the outbreak of monkeypox (mpox) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and an increasing number of other African countries to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). After reviewing data from the WHO and impacted nations earlier in the day, an independent expert committee known as the IHR Emergency Committee advised Dr. Tedros to make his proclamation. The Committee notified the Director-General that the mpox outbreak is a PHEIC that might spread throughout Africa…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: Arshad Nadeem, Olympic champion of Pakistan, disclosed that he had gotten several offers from outside nations as a result of his outstanding accomplishments in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. This was disclosed by Nadeem, who gained notoriety after smashing the Olympic record in Paris, in an interview with renowned journalist Hamid Mir. The countries encouraged the Olympic champion to transfer allegiances and represent them internationally, and he said that these offers were alluring. “They had world-class facilities, so they wanted me to leave Pakistan and join their ranks to help me become…
ISLAMAABD, AUGUST 15: The amount spent on fuel and auto repairs over the two years was not authorized, according to the Auditor General of Pakistan’s audit objections of FBR for 2021–2022 and 2022–2023. The Auditor General has directed the FBR to identify those responsible. According to the report, the FBR has not identified those responsible. In the years 2021-22 and 2022-23, 258 such cases have been reported in 54 field offices. The paper from the Auditor General of Pakistan claims that costs related to vehicle maintenance and fuel usage were incurred but not included into the logbook. Additionally, vehicles were…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: Human insulin has been successfully introduced under the brand name “Ferulin” by BF Biosciences Limited, a division of Ferozsons Laboratories Limited (PSX: FEROZ). “This launch represents a critical turning point in our efforts to STOP DIABETES, diversify our product line, and improve market access to life-saving medications. The business informed the major bourse on Thursday that Ferulin has been created with the highest quality standards and is aimed to give patients throughout Pakistan with an inexpensive and effective diabetic medication. BF Biosciences Limited, the first biotech plant in Pakistan, has dedicated itself for more than ten years…
ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 15: The vice-chancellors (VCs) of Sindh’s public institutions now get higher pay in accordance with the highest TTS scale, thanks to a move by the provincial government. The minimum remuneration for VCs would now be Rs684,450, an increase of almost Rs20,000 year, according to the official statement. Furthermore, VCs would now get a monthly salary exceeding Rs820,000 due to the inclusion of the “vice-chancellor allowance,” which is set at 20% of the base pay. All VCs would continue to earn this pay structure for the duration of their tenure, according to the notification, which was released by the…