In the complex tapestry of our environment, heavy metals play a multi-faceted role. They are essential for industry and technology, yet their accumulation poses an alarming risk to our well-being. The rise in industrial activities and urbanization has led to a surge in neurotoxic and heavy metals pollution, releasing these toxic elements into our air,…
Sports, regarded as a cornerstone of physical health and cognitive well-being, particularly manifests in cricket as a globally celebrated discipline, notably cherished in Pakistan. The recent revival of international cricket and the inception of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the country have elevated it as a preeminent source of entertainment. However, the dynamic nature…
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought immense challenges for healthcare systems around the world, with healthcare patients facing immense pressure to provide adequate care for patients while navigating unprecedented risks. One of the most significant challenges of this aspect is caring for unconscious patients. Providing quality care to such patients becomes a daunting task as they…
In countries like Pakistan where research commercialization is a new concept, NUST is already recognized for its efforts to develop marketable innovations to benefit the society. It is home to many eminent scientists and leading researchers like Professor Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali who are working tirelessly to conduct applied research and strengthen academia-industry linkages. Being…
Following the pandemic of 2020, biotechnology has been established as a fast-moving sector often at the frontiers of science. Many scientists and institutes in Pakistan are trying their best in this field to produce fruitful results. Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB) at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) holds a prime position in…
Without a doubt, as time passed while the country was under lockdown, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everyone’s vulnerabilities. The COVID -19 pandemic has conveyed not only disease but also a slew of vulnerabilities, which dynamically change in response to policy measures. The disease toll to slow down the transmission of the disease was bourgeoned in…
