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Foundation Gates binds $ 2.5 billion for women’s health research, innovation

The Pakistani health worker speaks with pregnant women at a healthcare center in Sharda in the Neelum mountainous valley. – AFP/file The charity of Microsoft Bill Gates founder, The Gates Foundation, announced a new $ 2.5 billion commitment by 2030 to finance a new era of research and health -based health innovation. According to release, the investment- the largest ever in women’s health by the Foundation- will support more than 40 innovations in five main areas, especially those that affect women in low and medium-income countries. Financing, announced through a press release, aims to tackle the chronic subjective tradition of

June 4, 2025

Business

Minister Crypto meets US Digital Assets Manager, discussing Pakistan’s future

Listen to the article Foreign Minister for CRYPTO, Blockchain and Pakistan Council Managing Director Bilal bin Saqib met with Council Executive Director Trump for digital assets, Robert Bo ‘Hines at the White House and discussed the strategic alignment of digital assets, Bitcoin and the future of decentralized infrastructure. During the meeting, both sides expressed a common interest in promoting co -operation between the US and Pakistan in the digital innovation of assets, regulatory cohesion and emerging economic technologies, a press release issued by the Treasury here on Wednesday. They also discussed ways to support the innovation ecosystems that strengthen youth

March 9, 2025

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Responsibility of youth (Opinion)

Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught

March 7, 2025

Govt working to promote small, medium-sized businesses: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is working on a priority basis to promote small and medium-sized businesses. He was chairing a steering committee meeting of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in Islamabad. The Prime Minister directed SMEDA to recruit skilled personnel from the market and ensure transparency in hiring an international-standard workforce with salaries competitive with market rates. He highlighted the importance of professional training for labour in the SME sector. He acknowledged SMEDA’s significant role in boosting the rural economy and directed the formulation of a plan to extend SMEDA’s interest-free loan program

February 21, 2025

Govt pledges support to private sector for export growth, says Ahsan Iqbal

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal says the government is committed to provide policy support and investment facilities to the private sector to stimulate exports and bring innovation into the economy. He was chairing second meeting of the Policy Board under “Uraan Pakistan” Programme in Islamabad. The meeting emphasized promotion of private investment, export growth, industrialization, infrastructure up-gradation, innovation, and the advancement of modern technologies to drive Pakistan’s economic development. Speaking on this occasion, Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the need to focus on the 5Es framework to transform Pakistan into a three trillion dollars economy by 2047. Various proposals were also presented

February 20, 2025

Uraan Pakistan fosters inclusion through equality, ethics: PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says ‘Uraan Pakistan’ program focuses on equality and ethics to foster an inclusive society. In his message on the occasion of International Day for Social Justice today, he said the Government has launched a digital platform encompassing an integrated social welfare system to enable persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups to promptly access tailored support services. The Prime Minister said many programs have been launched to protect rights of citizens striving to eliminate the biases and prejudices that impede progress. Shehbaz Sharif said the day called for action to address key issues such as

February 16, 2025

Business

Innovation without women impossible

Listen to the article Strengthening women in technology and entrepreneurship is inevitable and innovation without women’s involvement is not complete in any business sector, women entrepreneurs said. They noted that the share of women in the overall workforce of the IT sector continues to grow due to the growing presence of women professionals in the industry, coupled with the increasing trend of flexible working conditions under hybrid and labor models. According to Pakistan’s report Software Houses Association (P@Sha) on diversity and integration, the participation of women’s potential has increased to 16% in Pakistan, which has now reached 20%, according to

January 24, 2025

International

Animecoin combines anime culture with blockchain technology for digital innovation.

Listen to the article Animecoin launches in 2025, combining anime culture with blockchain technology animecoin (anime), a new crypto project inspired by anime and manga, has officially launched. Designed as a “culture currency”, Anime aims to connect anime fans worldwide, providing opportunities for creators through a blockchain-based ecosystem. The project is closely related to the Azuki NFT Collection, a well-known name in the NFT space since 2022. Anime acts as a token utility and ecosystem governance, allowing owners to vote on decisions and updates. It also serves as a gas token for AnimeChain, an Arbitrum Orbit Layer-3 blockchain, and is

December 5, 2024