Asia’s Biggest Children Eye Hospital Established In Pakistan

Asia’s biggest children’s eye hospital in Rawalpindi has opened its doors for patients with a capacity of treating 150,000 children annually. The hospital, Al-Shifa Children Eye Hospital, was established at the cost of Rs. 1 billion. The project was designed to facilitate patients and families, improve efficiency and deliver high-quality health care. It was completed in time with an investment of one billion rupees, and it will be able to cater to the needs of 500 OPD patients per day, said Executive Director Al-Shifa Trust, Brig. (Retired) Rizwan Asgar. ALSO READ Planning Minister Directs for Expediting Work on CPEC Projects…

South Korea To Invest $700,000 For Agricultural Development In Pakistan

Korean delegation headed by Mr. Hur Taewoong, Administrator Rural Development Administration (RDA) Korea, made a courtesy visit to the Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam. ALSO READ Federal Govt Mulls Over Options Against Sindh for Opposing NCOC’s Orders Federal Minister welcomed Korea’s investment of 700,000 US Dollars for the development of agriculture in Pakistan. He said that through the Korea Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA) Pakistan Centre, bilateral cooperation would expand in the field of agri-machinery, agricultural inputs, and protected agriculture developed in Korea. Federal Minister said that through KOPIA Pakistan Centre, Korean technologies would…

UAE Residents in Pakistan and Other Countries Now Allowed to Return

The UAE government has allowed its residents from six countries where passenger entry remains suspended, including Pakistan, to return to the country. According to the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), fully vaccinated travelers from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria, and Uganda who hold valid UAE residency permits can enter the country from 5 August. ALSO READ PCB Appoint Australia-Based Dr. Najeebullah As New Chief Medical Officer However, they will be needed to submit their COVID-19 vaccination certificates upon entering the UAE. They must also ensure that 14 days have passed after receiving the second dose of…

Luxury Condominium ‘Golf Floras’ Rush Record Walk-In Hits at Multan-Mardan Open Houses

Transforming the real estate practices of Pakistan by successfully hosting open-houses nationwide, Graana.com recorded a massive turnout at the open houses for luxury condominiums – Golf Floras, held in Multan and Mardan. The sessions offer interactive opportunities for visitors/walk-ins, potential buyers with real estate and investment advisors looking to invest. The event was held at Ramada Hotel – Multan city and Shelton’s Memories – Mardan ensured all COVID-19 health SOPs were checked. While lauding the teams for hosting successful events simultaneously, Group Director Mr. Farhan Javed informed, “The luxury residential project comprising 523 high-end condominium apartments – Golf Floras is…

Pakistan Gets a Fleet of WS-61 Sea King Helicopters

Pakistan Navy has successfully procured an entire fleet of Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopters from Qatari Emiri Navy. According to details, the fleet consists of 10 WS-61 Sea King helicopters and the Qatari Navy started delivering them in July 2021. ALSO READ PCB Bars Centrally Contracted Players from Playing in KPL The fleet includes 5 Mk. 3A anti-submarine/anti-surface warfare variants (able to carry two Exocet anti-ship missiles with a range of over 100 nautical miles) and 5 Mk. 2 commando (troop carrier/utility) variants. The medium-lift British-built WS-61 Sea King helicopter is used for maritime utility and anti-ship warfare roles. It…

PIA and HBL Partner to Bring Exclusive Discounts to Their Customers

Pakistan’s national flag carrier, PIA, and the country’s largest bank, HBL, signed an agreement to offer HBL clients an exclusive discount on all their international and domestic travel tickets. The agreement was signed between Air Marshal Arshad Malik, Chief Executive Officer, PIA, and Muhammad Aurangzeb, President & CEO, HBL. Present at the ceremony were Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman, HBL, and senior managers from both organizations. HBL and PIA have a longstanding relationship that is spread over numerous successfully executed transactions. HBL stands as PIA’s leading banking partner and the preferred service provider for PIA’s banking needs at home and abroad.…

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Appears in Leaked Images With Under Display Camera

The long-rumored Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is finally launching soon. Rumor has it that it is going to launch in China on August 10 and will be the first Xiaomi phone to feature an under-display (UD) selfie camera, much like the ZTE Axon 20/30. ALSO READ Xiaomi Mijia Quartz Watch Brings a ‘Conventional’ Design in a Smart Package Ahead of its release, the phone has appeared in another set of leaked photos that showcase its full-screen display thanks to the UD camera sensor. These images have reportedly been obtained from the supplier’s factory. Xiaomi is said to be using a…

PCB Appoints Australia-Based Dr. Najeebullah As New Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Najeebullah Soomro, who has made a name in Australian sports with his research, practice and contribution, has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Chief Medical Officer following a robust recruitment process. The position had become vacant following the resignation of Dr. Sohail Saleem. ALSO READ PCB Bars Centrally Contracted Players from Playing in KPL Dr. Najeebullah is an MBBS from Karachi’s Dow University of Health and Sciences and a PhD from Discipline of Exercise and Sports Science, The University of Sydney (Thesis: Cricket Injury Prevention). This was completed in collaboration with Cricket Australia in creating the world’s…

PCB Bars Centrally Contracted Players from Playing in KPL

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that centrally contracted players will not be allowed to take part in the inaugural edition of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL). According to details, the decision has been made to manage the workload of the national team players. ALSO READ England Spinner Backs Out From KPL Following Indian Pressure Pakistan national team players have a stacked schedule in the next few months. Currently, the national team is touring the West Indies for a four-match T20I series and a two-match Test series. They are scheduled to face Afghanistan, New Zealand, and England in the next…

Oppo Teases Next Gen Under Display Selfie Camera for Smartphones

Smartphone companies are moving towards the next generation of selfie cameras called the under-display selfie cameras. ZTE already has two smartphones featuring this technology, but Xiaomi, Samsung, and Oppo are still lagging behind. ALSO READ Oppo Patents a Dual Sided Phone With a Wraparound Display However, Oppo appears to be next in line after ZTE since the Chinese brand has just teased its next-generation under-display camera technology. Oppo has also said that they never stopped exploring a more immersive display experience. The brand teased a new type of display called the “Perspective Panoramic Screen”, which is made up of three…