Ants inspire military strategy software

Ant colonies aren’t called superorganisms for nothing. In some species, millions of individuals can act as a single entity to protect and feed the colony. This behavior has led to over 200 different species being called “Army Ants”, so in a way it’s no surprise that these mechanisms have been used for the basis of [...]

Free Clinics in Pakistan Promote Microinsurance for Healthcare

First Microinsurance Agency (FMiA)’ in Karachi has offered several hundred clients basic outpatient care, along with information on health insurance.  This is the part of a new programme designed to make poor people aware of microinsurance services and their benefits.
The health clinics programme, which is expected to continue, is meant to help fulfill FMiA’s goal [...]

Travel Article: Cholistan Desert

by Mairas

Cholistan Desert is situated 30 km from Bahawalpur City. It is spread over an area of 16,000 square kilometers. Its history can be traced back to 1200 BC. The Hakra Valley in Cholistan has 300 sites of Indus Valley Civilization. The Hakra River was the main source of life and signs of agriculture till [...]

‘Tajikistan Road Project approved in principle’

NWFP Minister for Population Welfare Saleem Khan has said the federal government has approved the Tajikistan Road Project in principle to establish road link between Pakistan and Central Asian states via Chitral as this is the shortest and most feasible route in this regard.
Addressing a public gathering in his native village Garam Chashma in Chitral, [...]

Mombasa group offers support to families of children with medical needs

Zainab was easily fatigued and breathless, even when resting. This would have been worrying in an older person, but concern over Zainab’s condition was particularly acute — she was only 2 years old. After numerous doctor’s visits and tests that took Zainab and her father far from home, they were told that she had a [...]