A smart city promises quality of life to its residents by effectively and efficiently managing its solid waste. Efficient management of waste—one of the most important byproducts of an urban lifestyle—is an essential element when we talk about smart cities. With growing …Continue reading
Social Media and Big Data in Politics
Growing role of social media and technology in Pakistani politics. All politics is local,” the former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Tip O’Neill is usually credited with this particular catchphrase. However, this is a universal principle when it comes …Continue reading
Punjab Introduces E-Reforms in Health Sector
In order to improve the performance of its health sector, the Punjab government has started implementing electronic reforms in the system through the use of information technology. The government has hired Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants (MEAs) for this purpose who visit district …Continue reading
The New Silk Road
CPEC and its prospects in regional political economy. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the most debated development project in South Asia, will reportedly connect the region with Central Asia and Europe paving the way for rapid economic growth in the region. China …Continue reading
Suzuki Motors Introducing small cars’ series for Pakistan
The Federal Minister Jatoi has called for the Suzuki Company officials to bring down their car prices in Pakistan to the level of other countries of region, especially India. By Jawwad Rizvi Suzuki Motors is working to introduce 660cc small cars in …Continue reading
Government Admits it Bypassed Due Process
The government officials informed the Senate’s panel that the government had bypassed the AGPR in clearing the dues of the IPPs and made the payments through State Bank of Pakistan, through supplementary grants. By Jawwad Rizvi Government of Pakistan has admitted to …Continue reading
Hepatitis C oral drug at drastically low price in Pakistan by mid-2016
By Jawwad Rizvi The World Health Organization (WHO) has allowed Pakistan to produce generic versions of hepatitis C oral drug, Daklinza, through local Pakistanis drug manufacturers which will be sold in Pakistan at a drastically low price. The drug is likely to …Continue reading
Challenges to net payment solutions in Pakistan
Regulatory framework of financial sector disallows any intermediary to play a role between customers and sellers for payment solutions. By Jawwad Rizvi Strict rules and regulations are the basic hindrance to the development of Internet payment PayPal-type solutions in Pakistan, restricting the …Continue reading