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PARC and GAIN collaborate to enhance food system sustainability and diet quality
Islamabad, February 20, 2024 : The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is hosting the Pakistan Food System Dashboard (FSD) initiative. With a shared commitment to evidence generation, PARC and GAIN are spearheading efforts to support the formulation of food-related policies in Pakistan. The cornerstone of…
35th ‘Vision Eye Camp’ held to bring sight and hope to almost 600 patients in Lahore and Karachi
Karachi, February 20, 2024 : Vision Eye Care, an international relief organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness with a footprint in 39 countries around the world, launched its 35th cataract surgery project, the ‘Vision Eye Camp,’ in Karachi and Lahore. Organized through sponsorships from the Parwaaz Financial Services Limited, CITI Group, Hanananum Foundation, Lotte…
Non-stop evening OPD introduced at Mayo hospital, Lahore
Lahore, February 20, 2024: The Government of Punjab has introduced extended evening OPD timings for pediatrics till 8pm daily at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. This initiative has been implemented in collaboration with ChildLife Foundation to facilitate the increased flow of children coming in for treatment and seeks to address the consultation needs of sick children, particularly…
PTA, NCRC, UNICEF and Telenor Pakistan join hands to safeguard children online
Islamabad , February 20, 2024 : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Telenor Pakistan, held a launching ceremony for the parental guide titled “Safeguarding your Child in the Digital Age-Guide for Caregivers & Policy Brief on Child…
Mastercard expands partnership with Bank of Punjab to redefine digital payments for Pakistan’s commercial segment
Karachi, February 15, 2024 : Mastercard and the Bank of Punjab (BOP) have expanded their partnership to cover the commercial segment, ranging from large corporate entities and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to freelancer and gig workers. BOP will become the first bank in Pakistan to issue Mastercard BusinessCards® for SMEs, offering a range of…