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  • Engineering graduate from NUST sets up fruit stall during lockdown

    Engineering graduate from NUST sets up fruit stall during lockdown

    An engineering graduate of the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Usman Ashraf set up a fruit stall during the lockdown to support his family and gain experience.

    Speaking to Independent Urdu, Usman said that he sold fruits to learn about public interaction, customer dealing and communication skills.

    “I wanted to implement all the courses that I learnt in the university in a real-life scenario so I decided to do set up a fruit stall”, added Usman.

    Usman also wanted to learn about the difficulties that roadside vendors face daily and the challenges of the buyers.

    “During this time, I faced a lot of troubles. Sometimes people would say mean things to me but I think if a person works hard and do it with fair means then there is nothing wrong in it.”

    Usman is now looking for a job in his field.

  • Health Benefits of Lychee

    Health Benefits of Lychee

    Juicy, pulpy and tasty, lychees are one of summer’s most-loved fruits. From improving the immunity to aiding weight loss, lychees have many health benefits.

    Here are some of the benefits of the fruit: 

    Improves immunity

    Lychees are rich in vitamins that stimulate the activity of white blood cells that defend the body against germs, viruses and other foreign materials. Lychees also have more than 100% of the daily requirement of ascorbic acid (natural water-soluble vitamin )that works exceptionally well for boosting your immunity. 

    Good for your skin

    Lychee can help reduce signs of aging and blemishes. Vitamin E in lychees helps to heal sunburn that causes pain and irritation and helps keep the skin healthy and glowing.

    Helps indigestion

    Lychee has dietary fibres that help in the digestion process. It can be very beneficial for constipation and other tummy problems. It also stimulates gastric and digestive juices helping effective nutrient absorption.

    Reduces inflammation

    Lychees have anti-inflammatory properties. This helps is fighting flu and infections during the summer months.

    Aids Weight Loss

    Lychee is a great source of dietary fibre which plays an important role in weight loss. Lychee contains high water content and has reduced fat content which further makes it a perfect fruit for weight loss. It is also low on calories, making it a fulfilling snack.

  • Punjab govt launches home delivery app for fruits and vegetables

    Punjab govt launches home delivery app for fruits and vegetables

    The Punjab Government, in collaboration with a private company, has introduced a home delivery system for fruits and vegetables in Multan and Rawalpindi.

    Through the app, residents of the city will be able to get fruits and vegetables delivered to their doorsteps without going to the market.

    The launch ceremony for the initiative took place at Circuit House where Chairman Non-Ministerial Standing Committee on Government Assurances, Mian Aamir Dogar, Parliamentary Secretary, Nadeem Qureshi, and Deputy Commissioner Multan were present.

    Mian Aamir Dogar hoped that the citizens will respond positively to the initiative as it is launched to make their life easier.

    Earlier, the Islamabad management had also launched a similar service for the residents from where they could order these items online at DC-approved rates.

    The app can be downloaded from here:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitb.qeematpunjab&hl=en