Pakistan is rich with a wealth of diverse mineral resources, including reserves of metals like copper, iron and gold and non-metallic reserves like marble and gypsum. These are essential resources for various industrial and technological advancements in the twenty-first century. According to recent estimates by geological survey of Pakistan a total value of over $6…
March 8th, 2024, marked a significant day at the Roomy Signature Hotel, Islamabad, as we commemorated International Women’s Day with the groundbreaking event, “Women in Climate Action: The event proved to be a great platform for women to stand out and be the pillars for sustainable development. The platform featured a panel of three brilliant…
Bamboo is a versatile and sustainable material that has been used for centuries in various cultures for construction purposes as shown in Figure 1 (a & b). Bamboo has been used in various forms, such as flooring, roofing, scaffolding, and wall cladding (Figure 2). Recently, it has gained significant attention due to its significant eco-friendliness,…
Biodegradable packaging is an important topic that has been gaining more attention in recent years. With the increasing awareness of the impact of plastic waste on the environment, more and more people are looking for sustainable alternatives to traditional packaging materials. One of the most promising options is biodegradable packaging, which is made from natural…
In pursuit of the national policy for fight against COVID-19 pandemic, NUST had put-in concerted research efforts towards stopping the virus spread through technological means. Dr Bilal Mohammad Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering PNEC developed an indigenous Ultra Violet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) system to disinfect day to day use items. It can be…
