Several percent increase in online business in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has recorded an increase of more than 32 percent in online business in just a few months. According to Urdu News, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce says…
Five percent of Pakistan’s population is suffering from thalassemia
Five to seven percent of Pakistan’s population is suffering from thalassemia, most of whom are children. Photo: The Express Tribune Karachi: Experts of blood and hereditary diseases have said that…
75 percent of infectious diseases are spread by animals, report
Lahore: A report by Action for Animal Health revealed that 75 percent of new and emerging infectious diseases originate from animals. Emphasis has been placed on capacity building. Dare Brock,…
35 percent of Pakistanis in Britain are victims of racist behavior, survey
According to the survey, a quarter of minorities face racist attacks. According to a Code Evans survey in the UK, 35 percent of Pakistanis are victims of racist behavior. According…
Islamic countries should spend one percent of GDP on science and technology, experts say
OIC COMSTEC Chairman, Dr. Iqbal Chaudhry addressing the participants of the International Islamic Scientific Event. Photo: Courtesy of ICCBS Karachi: Experts associated with the World Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC)…
60 percent of women suffer from obesity, fear of life-threatening diseases
Women drink home-made food and drinks, Prof. Shabnam Nadeem, Dr. Shaista Ahmed and Dr. Raheela Imtiaz. Photo: File Karachi: About 60 percent of Pakistani women in Pakistan are obese, including…
China’s economic growth target set at 5 percent
Photo courtesy of Social Media China has set an economic growth target of around 5 percent for this year. According to the foreign news agency, China’s 5% economic growth target…
An electric bandage that heals wounds 30 percent faster
Dr. Prof. Guillermo Amir has an electric strip on his hand. Photo: Courtesy of Northwestern University Illinois: Some wounds take a long time to heal, but now an electrical bandage…
Consuming artificial sweeteners can increase the risk of stroke by 10 percent
Karachi: A new study has found that eating more artificial sweeteners can increase the risk of stroke by up to 10 percent. The researchers highlighted the dangers of added sugar…
Shortage of oxygen netters in the country, 90 percent of bypass surgeries postponed
File photo Due to the shortage of oxygen netters across the country, heart failure patients faced problems, with 90% of bypass surgeries being postponed. 90% of heart bypass surgeries across…