Daily Archives: October 22, 2009

Magnetic nanotags detect cancer much earlier than current methods

Extremely sensitive nanosensor chips are being developed by Stanford University researchers in an attempt to detect the early signs of cancer, called biomarkers, in humans. The researchers say their sensor is around 1,000 times more sensitive than current technology and … Continue reading

Posted in Technology

Strategic plan for Walled City development

The Aga Khan Cultural Services of Pakistan and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture have prepared a strategic plan for the Walled City, which embraces urban planning, urban heritage conservation, infrastructure development and land-use planning. This was announced at a … Continue reading

Posted in Arts & Culture | 1 Comment

Photo Gallery: FOCUS Hike4Life 2009 — Kyrgyzstan

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Posted in Media

Aga Khan Cultural Service: Walled City rehabilitation to take 20 years

WITH the political will and support of the Punjab government and the technical assistance by the Aga Khan Cultural Service, the rehabilitation of the Walled City will be completed within the 20 years under the ongoing Walled City Project. This … Continue reading

Posted in Arts & Culture, Building & Structure

FOCUS Hike4Life in Kyrgyzstan

A summer adventure: FOCUS Hike4Life in Kyrgyzstan The Kyrgyz Republic is a landlocked country in Central Asia that shares borders with Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south and China to the east. It is … Continue reading

Posted in Focus Humanitarien