Mangrove forests in danger of extinction on November 21, 2021Mangrove forests, a key source for the protection of coastal communities from natural disasters as well as provision of shelter to the marine life, are unfortunately being deforested for commercial purpose and were getting thick on the coast of Karachi, Daily Times has learnt. During a survey, Daily Times learnt that mangrove forests on the […]
Palm Oil: A Healthy Option for a Healthy Heart on October 2, 2021The concept of dietary intake of fats and oils has undergone major changes over the past few years. Lately, it has been observed that the consumption of partially hydrogenated trans-vegetable oils is on the increase while there is a decrease in the intake of lauric acid-containing oils. Published research has indicated an increased risk of […]
MQM-P leader lashes out at Wahab on September 19, 2021Former Karachi mayor and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader Waseem Akhter on Saturday asked Administrator Murtaza Wahab to provide basic necessities to the people instead of wasting money on cosmetic projects like food streets. Talking to Daily Times, the MQM-P leader lashed out at the Karachi administrator, saying that he had completed one month in office […]
Karachi Cantonment Board polls: 354 candidates in run for 42 seats on September 3, 2021Political parties have fielded 354 candidates in election for six cantonment boards in Karachi for 42 seats of councilors wherein 466,522 registered voters will cast their votes on Sept 12. Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) is the largest cantonment in the metropolis having a population of 305,938 people although registered voters are 190,280 where in 10 […]
Digital media can play important role in promoting local news: moot on August 29, 2021Digital media can play an important role in promoting local news senior journalists said in the virtual Capstone Project Launch Ceremony organized by Global Neighbourhood for Media innovations (GNMI) under its Pakistan Entrepreneurial Journalism Program. Senior veteran journalist Kamal Siddqui said that he was very happy to see the emergence of independent media platforms in […]
People of urban Sindh being pushed towards civil disobedience: MQM-P on August 26, 2021The election commission has become a spectator over delay in the local government election and the people of urban Sindh are being pushed towards resistance and civil disobedience, the MQM-P said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that PPP refuses to hold local government elections […]
65 cases of Covid delta variant a major cause of concern in Karachi on July 16, 2021The genotyping of randomly selected 94 positive samples of Covid-19 revealed 65 cases of delta variants, which makes 69 percent of total samples tested, which requires the immediate action of the concerned authorities to prevent the possible spread of the fatal delta variant in Karachi. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) at the Dr. Panjwani […]
The US-China Tech Conflict and Pakistan on July 15, 2021Impeding access to semiconductors, 5G technologies, and more could hamper the wider socio-economic development of a Digital Pakistan. Today, access to advanced technologies has become a chief indicator of national competitiveness and prosperity. Perhaps more than any other field, investments in digital infrastructure are enabling Pakistan and the wider region to improve health care, expand […]
The second episode of live music series ‘Sound Spirit’ held at Arts Council on July 12, 2021The second episode of ‘Sound Spirit’ was held at the Arts Council, powered by the Music Academy of the Arts Council. The event took place at two different venues of the council in two different stages. The first session of the programme featured dynamic performances by young individuals and vital bands including Mahnoor Sehar, Newton […]
Pakistan’s brotherly ties with the UAE on July 6, 2021Going as far back as 1972 when the United Arab Emirates came into form, Pakistan and the UAE have enjoyed cordial and magnanimous bilateral relations. Our relationship has evolved multi-fold through the years. Pakistan was the first country in the world to formally recognise the UAE’s sovereignty. Predominantly sharing the same Islamic faith, Pakistan’s contributions […]