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Pakistani-American scientist is the first woman to be dean of MIT’s School of Science
Nergis Mavalvala, a famed Pakistani-American astrophysicist, will be the new dean of the School of Science at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology from next month. She will be the first woman to serve as dean...August 18, 2020 9142 10 -
How Pakistan can fuel its future with electric vehicles
The prospect of electric vehicles running cleanly on roads and highways with zero emissions looks great – something like a pleasing sight of Elon Musk’s noiseless Tesla vehicles. In Pakistan, the goal of having such vehicles...February 3, 2020 1298 0 -
Pakistani lawyers face nation’s ire for violent attack on hospital
Pakistani lawyers appear to be left with few supporters outside of their community as the nation continues to condemn their violent attack on Punjab Institute of Cardiology which led to death of three patients. An anti-terrorism court...December 14, 2019 931 0 -
When will Pakistan start dealing with its smog challenge?
Taking 135,000 lives every year, air pollution has moved to the top of Pakistan’s economic and national health challenges. Pakistan’s economy is facing economic burden to the tune of US$ 47.8 billion every year due to...November 6, 2019 905 0 -
A ninja on an aesthetic mission lands in Lahore and finds the prize
Yuki Goto, a Japanese sketch artist, is no more influenced by the international media’s portrayals of Pakistan. Before embarking her her journey to Lahore, the artist from Tokyo felt that Pakistan would be one of the dangerous...February 7, 2018 2829 0 -
US helps Pakistan restore a Mughal era architectural masterpiece
In the Mughal city of Lahore, the historic Wazir Khan mosque has a special place for its ornate design, extensive artwork and embellishments. After careful work, the U.S. Consulate in the city and the Aga Khan...November 18, 2017 1714 1 -
Suicide bombing kills 26 in Lahore
Twenty six people including seven members of anti-riot police and a woman were killed and another 40 injured when a bomb exploded near abandoned Fruit and Vegetable market on Monday afternoon. According to Police, the bombing...July 24, 2017 1612 0 -
DIG Police among 13 killed in Lahore terror bombing
At least 13 people perished on Monday in the heart of Pakistan when a suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of a protest rally outside Punjab Assembly in Lahore. The victims included Deputy Inspector...February 13, 2017 966 0