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  • Pakistani doctor develops COVID-19 diagnostic test using smartphone

    A Pakistani doctor based in Toronto has launched an instant COVID-19 diagnostic test using a smartphone.

    Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar has congratulated Dr Naqeeb Khalid for his achievement.

    Dr Naqeeb Khalid has graduated from King Edward Medical University in 1983 and has experience in the invention of medical devices and systems. The doctor told High Commissioner for Pakistan to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar that his invention will be used with the help of a digital platform that shows the result promptly on any smartphone. It can also communicate or save the results along with time and GPS information.

    He said that instant, precise and low-cost testing that does not rely on laboratory is vital in handling the pandemic. “Together with vaccines, we can control the COVID-19 outbreak and bring our lives and economies to normal.”

    In a video conversation with Dr Khalid, the high commissioner said the idea of a Covid test being displayed and communicated by the smartphone is admirable.

    He hoped such a quick, hassle-free, accessible and affordable invention would be of huge help to humanity in overcoming the current pandemic.

    Tarar says that clinical trials of the innovation would prove its efficacy for the COVID-19 test and make the way for necessary approvals before put to use at the mass level.

    The smartphone application would soon be available to download from the AppStore.

  • Senate body orders earliest opening of beauty salon for women parliamentarians

    Senate body orders earliest opening of beauty salon for women parliamentarians

    The Senate House Committee has ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to open a beauty salon at Parliament Lodges for women lawmakers “as soon as possible”, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.

    The committee, headed by Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla, gave the directions after Senator Kulsoom Parveen said that despite clear directions from the convener of the committee to consult her and Samina Saeed for the allocation of a place for the salon in Parliament Lodges, the CDA officials had not bothered to contact either of them.

    The chairman directed CDA to solve the issue on priority with consultations of the two senators.

    Regarding complaints of different senators about their accommodation in Parliament Lodges, the Senate deputy chairman directed CDA officials to contact senators and solve their issues with immediate effect.

    He also reminded CDA that directions to make a financial plan about repair and maintenance work of the lodges were given but were not implemented.

    Regarding budget, the committee was informed that Rs319 million were allocated for repair and maintenance work of the lodges whereas the agency had spent Rs203 million so far.

    Senator Samina Saeed, while referring a media report, pointed out that water supply in the Parliament House and Parliament Lodges was substandard.

    She pleaded the Senate deputy chairman to direct CDA to ensure purified water supply and ensure the delivery of electricity bills to parliamentarians at least seven days ahead of the due date.

  • PM Khan launches app for drug prevention

    PM Khan launches app for drug prevention

    Prime Minister Imran Khan launched an app for drug prevention. The “Zindagi” app has been introduced by the government to stop drug penetration in society.

    The federal government has launched this app to curb drug addiction in the country and to educate people about it. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the purpose of the “Zindagi” app is to build a drug-free society. The mobile app will have all the information on drug use and its repercussions.

    Meanwhile, watch what happens to the drugs that are seized by the Anti-Narcotics Force.

  • Shaadi wala Ghar? Five apps you need to have in your phone

    Shaadi wala Ghar? Five apps you need to have in your phone

    Weddings are serious business in Pakistan. From those getting married to those attending the wedding, everyone is equally involved in the events and happenings of the shaadi. The festivities can range from a few hours to a few days but no matter what, these five apps need to be in your phone at all times because they will help make your life easier.

    Ride-hailing apps – Careem, Uber

    This goes without saying. Having a ride-hailing app in your phone is an absolute must because you never know where you’ll end up getting stranded with no one to pick you. Despite all their issues, Careem and Uber are life-savers in a busy household.

    Ghar Par

    Sometimes going to the parlour is just not possible. Either there is too much happening at home or there is no car available. In situations like these, Ghar Par will be your saviour. Ghar Par offers all beauty services from waxing to manicures to blow-drys and hairdos. Save yourself the hassle and call a beautician home.

    Mauqa

    One thing is for sure – household help is extremely unreliable and in crisis situations, they are usually the first ones to bail – there are exceptions ofcourse. Nonetheless, whenever things get out of control and there is no one to clean the mess or do the laundry, book a helper from Mauqa.

    Mauqa has trained staff and they charge by the hour.

    Bank Account App

    No matter which bank you use, keep your bank’s app downloaded on your phone so you’re able to transfer money in a second.

    Food delivery apps – Foodpanda, Cheetay, Road Runner

    Waisay toh all shaadi wala ghars have plenty of food available round the clock, there are times when the cravings get to you, especially at midnight, and you want to have your favourite junk food. In times like those, food delivery apps are perhaps your best saviour.

  • KP to launch public toilet finder app

    KP to launch public toilet finder app

    The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is all set to introduce an app on November 19 which will assist people, particularly tourists, in finding public toilets across the province.

    Imranullah Mohmand, assistant coordinator of water and sanitation services cell (W&SC) of local government department made the announcement and said that a similar app was being run in Australia and India for the facilitation of masses.

    He added that the step was aimed to keep the province clean and protect the environment from degradation and the citizens from diseases. He said all necessary information about toilets, including their distance, male, female, children and disabled persons, would be available on the app for public information.

    The app is being introduced keeping in mind the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to make the country clean and green.

  • PIA launches a mobile app for booking flights

    PIA launches a mobile app for booking flights

    Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a mobile application to facilitate passengers in online bookings and confirmation of seats.

    The PIA app features a user-friendly interface. It allows the user to perform several functions, including booking their flight directly from their mobile phones, checking their booking status, and monitoring the status of their flight.

    “The application has recently been launched and now the air passengers will enjoy improved services. The airline’s overall seat factor has improved and reached nearly 84 percent while on some sectors, the seat factor is at 90 percent,” a PIA spokesman told state-run wire service.

    As per reports, significant improvement was obvious in different pointers like seat occupancy ratio, aircraft utilization, cargo load factor and customer service.

    The mobile app even generates a digital boarding pass for an easier check-in experience.

  • Govt launches WhatsApp polio helpline

    Govt launches WhatsApp polio helpline

    The Prime Minister’s Focal Person Babar Bin Atta announced the launch of a first-ever WhatsApp helpline where people can ask questions about the polio program, report on children missed out on anti-polio campaigns in any part of the country and can also lodge complaints.

    Taking to the twitter, he wrote:

    Soon after the tweet, he again tweeted, “Dear brothers & sisters this is a WhatsApp text helpline, since my tweet, there is a flurry of calls on the number. Please do not call, just send your query via WhatsApp Text”

  • Govt collects total revenue of Rs4.9 trillion in FY2018-19

    Govt collects total revenue of Rs4.9 trillion in FY2018-19

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has collected a revenue of Rs4.9 trillion in the fiscal year 2018-19, out of which Rs4.5 trillion were collected as tax by the federal and provincial governments, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.

    According to the details, the total expenditure, however, exceeded the revenue by Rs3.44 trillion as it was recorded at Rs8.35 trillion. Out of this sum, the current expenditure accounts for Rs7.1 trillion, while development expenditure was recorded at Rs1.2 trillion.

    The highest-in-almost-three-decades budget deficit — the financial loss for a period when expenses exceed revenues — worth Rs3.44 trillion was mainly financed by local banks who lent around Rs2.3 trillion to the government. Other local institutions lent around Rs765 billion.

    External financing for the year has been recorded at Rs4.17 billion.

  • Govt begins revival of Pakistan Steel Mills, aims to boost production to 3 million tonnes

    Govt begins revival of Pakistan Steel Mills, aims to boost production to 3 million tonnes

    The government has initiated the revival process of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) and is aiming to enhance its production capacity from 1.1 million to 3 million tonnes a year, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.

    According to the details, the government, under the new revival plan, wants to make PSM a profitable organisation through public-private partnership.

    For the purpose, the government is inviting applications for PSM’s new chief executive officer (CEO) and is looking for a dynamic, results-oriented leader with immaculate credentials and experience.

    Currently, PSM is the largest industrial mega-corporation. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) had put PSM on the privatisation list, but the government had later decided against it and initiated the process of reviving the steel mills through a public-private partnership.

  • KP launches mobile app for tourists

    KP launches mobile app for tourists

    The tourism department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched Pakistan’s first mobile app and web portal called KPtourism with the aim to promote tourism in the country.

    Senior provincial minister of Tourism, Culture, and Youth Affairs Atif Khan inaugurated the mobile app on Wednesday.

    Through the app, you can search for more than 100 destinations, find nearby attractions on the go, and interact with other travellers. Both the app and the website have the images and videos of all scenic destination along with relevant data.

    Android users can download the app from:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kptourism.kptourism

    For Apple users this is the link to download the app

    https://apps.apple.com/pk/app/kptourism/id1470219062

    You can also find packages and updates on events. However, the itineraries and blog section have not yet been updated.

    The app also allows people to share their experiences, videos, pictures and give suggestions, and plans using the “Contribute” section.