Tue, 21-Oct-2025

School connectivity can boost GDP in least connected nations

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KARACHI: The nations with low broadband connectivity have the potential to realise an increase in GDP by up to 20 per cent by connecting schools to the Internet, a report issued by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and sponsored by Ericsson, revealed. A well-educated workforce is more likely to be innovative and foster groundbreaking ideas, … Read more

Coronavirus: Sindh launches health helpline for pregnant women, children

Coronavirus: Sindh launches health helpline for pregnant women, children

The Sindh Population Department has introduced a health helpline for pregnant women and newborns in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. In Karachi, the Population Council and the Population Welfare Department have set up a helpline 021-35205383 for women’s reproductive health. According to officials, the helpline aims to provide useful advice on protecting the health … Read more

UNICEF warns at least 400,000 children in South Asia could suffer from coronavirus

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United Nations Children’s Emergency  Fund (UNICEF) has warned that more than 400,000 children in South Asia could suffer from the coronavirus also known as COVID-19, in next six month, with India to be the hardest hit. As per details, The world body estimates that 440,000 children will affected in South Asia over the next six … Read more