A milestone for research work in Pakistan is achieved proving the capabilities of our scientists. Dr A.Q. Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Kibge) of Karachi University has been succeeded in producing five enzymes (Bio catalyst) of high industrial value on the import of which the country spends over $10 million every year. The institute was pioneer to plan commercialization of the enzymes in the country has got international patents for the enzyme-producing strains and is now ready to sell the processes to industry and provide them with technical support. The current global market of industrial enzymes is over $2 billion, and is expected to top $2.7bn by 2012.  Read more... (338 words, 1 image, estimated 1:21 mins reading time)

There is more than one reason for the deplorable slump in the quality of our national songs. The zeal and fervor that once ruled the airwaves when the month of August began in Pakistan can hardly be spotted these days. Many still celebrate August 14 enthusiastically, but as soon as the day is over, all the love, jazba and patriotism evaporates, leaving tattered paper flags to be trampled under the zombie-like shuffle of the 9-5 office going lot the next day.  Read more... (1906 words, 13 images, estimated 7:37 mins reading time)

Celebrations of Independence Day have already been started on social media. Farhan Masood has launched a GO GREEN campaign on twitter urging Pakistanis to turn their Display pictures green by using Flag in them. There was an over whelming response to the campaign and hundreds of Pakistanis turned their pictures and avatars green on Twitter and Facebook by now. It has also been suggested to use hash tag #Pakistan in every tweet by Pakistanis to make it to top of trending topics by 14th of August.  Read more... (197 words, 1 image, estimated 47 secs reading time)

“Made in Pakistan” produced by “Still water Productions” and “Talking filmain” is an hour long documentary that was motivated by Newsweek’s cover story of October 29th, 2007 that declared Pakistan to be “The Most Dangerous Place in the World.” The film documents the lives of four ordinary Pakistani citizens during military rule in an effort to break Western stereotypes about the country.  Read more... (396 words, 1 image, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)

Artistically produced and beautifully designed anthology on M.A. Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, is a slim coffee table companion on a statesman who, initially seen as the spoiler of the British India’s unity, is retrospectively and rather belatedly now accepted as one of the most prominent leaders of the twentieth century. This precious piece of history and our pride is an admirable effort by the ‘Jinnah Society’ whose presidents Liaquat Merchant and Sharif Al Mujahid conceived the project and implemented it so gracefully. The anthology was first published in 1999 and this is its second edition, which is an important contribution to the body of literature on Mr Jinnah.  Read more... (420 words, 1 image, estimated 1:41 mins reading time)

A classic example of Luck and Fate. A golfer from Lahore, Aashir Hanif, who came to play golf in Karachi after borrowing some money won a car worth worth Rs1.9 million in his first entry into the tournament.  Read more... (164 words, 1 image, estimated 39 secs reading time)

Here is another bright star of Pakistan to be proud of. Pakistan’s Ms. Sameen Shahid is winner of (The OPEC Fund for International Development)OFID’s 2009 Scholarship. She obtained admission for a Master in Public Administration Degree in International Development at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. She begins her studies in the Fall of 2009. Ms. Shahid’s professional career includes work in Evaluation Research and Development with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Development from McGill University, Montreal, Canada.  Read more... (234 words, 1 image, estimated 56 secs reading time)

Pakistan set a world record by planting over 532,887 saplings in a day beating earlier record of India when 447,874 saplings were planted in Assam.

15 groups of 300 men planted mangrove saplings ‘Rhizophora Mucronata’ on the coastal island on ‘Khedewari’ along the shores of Keti Bandar in Thatta district using only the daylight..  Read more... (282 words, 1 image, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)

Shahid Afridi is popularly known as Boom Boom Afridi. After wining T20 World Cup he has emerged as a focus player and regain his charm in the sports. He is the face of many products in ad world which is a proof of his popularity. We had seen him in the field many times but here are some glimpses on his personal adventurous life.  Read more... (96 words, 9 images, estimated 23 secs reading time)

Classic test player and a treat to watch Yousuf tumbled Younis Khan to move to the top of the rankings for the first time in his career according to ICC. Mohammad Yousuf moved to the top of the official test rankings for batsmen this week after his first test since being recalled on quitting the unofficial Indian Cricket League. He was 2007 ICC cricketer of the year, was second when he was removed from the rankings early in 2009 because Pakistan had not played a test match since the qualifying date.  Read more... (183 words, 1 image, estimated 44 secs reading time)