Disruptive innovations
After the advent of the 4th Industrial revolution, the world has started changing at a mind-boggling pace. We now live in a world where truth has become far stranger than…
New innovations
THE 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development puts forward an integrated, broad and ambitious plan for global action on sustainable development. With such enthusiastic targets, the need for innovative, disruptive solutions…
Innovations in Agriculture
Urea demand in the country currently stands at 5.833 million tons. But in August 2018 Urea stocks hit the lowest level of 87,000 tons, 12 percent less than the monthly…
Disruptive innovations
In this rapidly changing world, innovations are disrupting established businesses. Elon Musk, an American entrepreneur, established Space X, which is able to launch rockets to space at a fraction of…
Agriculture: disruptive innovations
Last week I chaired a meeting of the United Nations Advisory Board on Science Technology and Innovation formed by the UN Commission for the South and Central Asian region (UNESCAP)…
Disruptive innovations
Neuroscientists at the Wisconsin-based Wicab Inc have developed a device called ‘BrainPort’ that helps blind people see with their tongues. According to the late co-founder of the company, neuroscientist Paul…
Towards a technology-driven economy
In today’s world, technology has emerged as the driving force behind socioeconomic development. Its transformative impact is evident across various sectors, influencing economic growth, education, healthcare and governance. Many disruptive…
President prods students to grasp opportunities flowing out from modern knowledge
President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that the doors of modern knowledge were kept ajar with vast opportunities peeping out, giving ample encouragement for the know-how experts to embark upon…
President prods students to grasp opportunities
President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said that doors of the modern knowledge were kept ajar with vast opportunities peeping out, giving ample encouragement for the knowhow experts to embark…
