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10 Actionable Ways To Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome

10 Actionable Ways To Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome

These days, most of us work at jobs requiring us to work at computer screens for most of our day. Focusing on the laptop screen puts a lot of strain on our  eyes. Consequently, we end up having eye problems. Eye problems are caused by the excessive use of computer screens, resulting in computer vision syndrome (CVS). It is not the only problem that we experience, but it includes a …

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Rise of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector

Rise of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector

The complexity and influx of data in healthcare means that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will increasingly be applied within the health sector. Several types of AI are already being employed by providers of care and life sciences companies. The key categories of applications involve diagnosis and treatment recommendations, patient engagement and adherence, and administrative activities. Although there are many situations during which AI can perform healthcare tasks better than humans, implementation …

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How biotechnology is advancing modern healthcare

How biotechnology is advancing modern healthcare

Human health has become a major growing concern worldwide due to infectious diseases. Biotechnology has played a dynamic role in improving the challenges regarding human health because it has flexibility to scale back global health differences through provision of promising technologies. Health, life quality and expectancy of life are increased worldwide through the services provided by biotechnology. Malnutrition mainly arises due to the lack of essential nutrients and vitamins in …

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Psychological impacts of Covid-19 on children

Psychological impacts of Covid-19 on children

There are around 2.2 billion children in the world; which is approximately 28% of the world’s population. COVID-19 has impacted the lives of people around the world including children and adolescents in an unprecedented manner. This pandemic and lockdown has brought a sense of fear and anxiety around the globe. This phenomenon has not only effected short term but long term psychosocial and mental health implications for children and adolescents. …

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Effects of coronavirus on the shipping and insurance industry of Pakistan

Effects of coronavirus on the shipping and insurance industry of Pakistan

The coronavirus has presently affected more than 100,000 persons worldwide. This fast widespread of the virus impacts several business sectors including that of insurance. The pandemic won’t be affecting life insurance in 2020 and as per Moody’s agency estimates, the impact of the pandemic on global reinsurers will be limited, i.e. the consequences will only be significant only at very high levels of gravity. For property and casualty insurance, the …

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Sehat Sahulat Plan at every nook and corner of Pakistan

Sehat Sahulat Plan at every nook and corner of Pakistan

The Analysis of Economic Survey of Pakistan FY2019 revealed that Prime Minister’s National Health Program (PMNHP) is a milestone towards reaching the goal of acquiring Universal Health Coverage by presently launched healthcare financing system ensuring access to medical health care in a swift and dignified manner without any financial obligations. Government of Pakistan is all set to enlarge PMNHP till 2022, to offer social health protection against most of chronic and debilitating diseases/health situations …

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State of education in Pakistan

  For the purpose of development, education is a factor which must be given importance. It plays a vital role and combats factors, which have a negative impact on society and which prevent it from flourishing. The provision of education not only helps to combat unemployment but it ensures a solid foundation within society, ensuring social equity, promoting tolerance and awareness along with building up self esteem. Unfortunately for Pakistan, …

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The state of education in Pakistan since independence

  “You know the importance of education and the right type of education cannot be over-emphasized… If we are to make real, speedy and substantial progress, we must earnestly tackle this question…having regard to the modern conditions and vast developments that have taken place all over the world.” Quaid-e-Azam. It was under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam that our nation, Pakistan was created. Being the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Holy …

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Growing number of business schools

  Over the years there has been a mushroom growth of business schools in Pakistan. A number of universities have established Business Administration Departments. Since this growth has taken place in a rather short span of time, availability of faculty became very difficult. Business schools are now competing directly with trade and industry in hiring the faculty. Now business schools offer attractive salaries, particularly to the visiting faculty members. However, …

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Cambridge versus intermediate education system

  When it comes to primary education, a student in Pakistan has the option either to pursue the local education system, which includes Matric followed by Intermediate or pursue the British education system through O Levels and A Levels. The Cambridge system is usually left for those who can afford the fees structure whereas Matric and Intermediate can be done at fraction of a cost. Post completion of Intermediate or …

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