Educational Institutions Launch Anti-Vaping Awareness Drive
An awareness campaign has been launched in educational institutions to educate youngsters about the harmful effects of vaping and other nicotine products. As part of the initiative, the Drug Advisory Training Hub organized a one-day awareness session for students from different universities. The
Rescue 1122 Adopts WHO Emergency Care Courses to Meet Global Standards
The Emergency Services Academy has officially launched emergency care courses in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a significant step toward aligning Pakistan’s emergency training with international standards. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Director General of Rescue 1122 Dr. Rizwan Naseer
Government to Launch ChatGPT-Like AI System to Monitor Ministries and Officials
The federal government is moving ahead with plans to digitize oversight and coordination across ministries through an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to improve transparency, accountability, and service delivery. Participants were briefed on a sovereign AI-based GPT-powered research tool developed by the Pakistan Digital
Report Finds Pakistan’s GDP Grows with Every 1% Increase in Mobile Phone Usage
Mobile connectivity has become a major driver of Pakistan’s economic growth with measurable impact on GDP per capita, according to a Frontier Economics report for VEON. The study finds that a 1 percent increase in mobile penetration leads to a 0.115 percentage point
Fuel Prices May Surge Again Under New IMF Budget Conditions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released updated economic projections including revenue estimates and petroleum levy targets for the upcoming fiscal year. According to the IMF assessment, a further increase in fuel-related revenue collection is likely. While the petroleum levy target for the
