Banking Sector
Bank Islami has signed a joint branding agreement with PIA
Karachi: Bank Islami has signed a joint branding agreement with PIA for its aircraft KARACHI (Web News) – Pakistan’s leading institution in Islamic
Pre-tax profit of Rs. 23.6 billion during the year 2020 to Standard Chartered Bank
Pre-tax profit of Rs. 23.6 billion during the year 2020 to Standard Chartered Bank KARACHI (WEB NEWS ) Standard Chartered (Pakistan)Limited has announced
The Bank of Punjab and Haleeb Foods Join hands for dairy financing project
LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) Bank of Punjab (BOP) and Haleeb Foods Limited (HFL)have entered into a far-reaching collaboration to deliver easily accessible
The Bank of Punjab is making practical efforts to fulfill the Prime Minister’s dream. Mr. Zafar Masud
Mr. Zafar Masud President & CEO– BOP Inaugurates Economy Housing Scheme in Eminabad LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) Mr. Zafar Masud President &
Telecom
A high-level delegation of Huawei called on Syed Amin Ul Haque
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) A high-level delegation of Huawei led by President of Huawei Middle East Region Charles Yang called on Federal Minister for
Zong Brings International Roaming Bundle for UAE
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Continuing its leadership in the international roaming (IR) domain, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, Zong 4G, has now introduced an unbeatable IR bundle for the
PTA Directs Cellular Mobile Operators to Improve Quality of Service
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)has directed Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to improve network coverage and performance, and maintain Quality of Service (QoS) as per license standards.
“The Government strives to improve its citizens’ quality of life and economic. Syed Amin Ul Haque
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) Pakistan’s First Right of Way Policy is a milestone towards “Digital Pakistan” that aims to promote the modern telecommunication services, resolve issues regarding establishment of
Company News
Zong Receives ‘Leader in Digital Innovation’ Award at 4th Consumer IT and Telecom Conference
KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) Zong 4G, Pakistan’s digital services frontrunner, has received the coveted ‘Leader in Digital Innovation’ award at the 4th Consumer IT and Telecom Conference. The annual conference was organized by the Consumer Association of Pakistan, with
Microsoft is testing 1080p Xbox Game Pass streaming
Windows Central and The Verge both say Microsoft is testing 1080p streams SAN FRANCISCO (Web Desk) The 720p resolution for
Nissan’s improved hybrid car system reduces CO2 emissions
Engine can run at its most efficient range all the time KARACHI (Web Desk) Nissan has announced that it has
Commerce
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around and witnessed bullish trend
ISLAMABAD ( Web News) The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Tuesday turned around and witnessed bullish trend, gaining 370.84 points, with positive change of 0.81 percent, closing at 45,964.27 points against 45,593.43 points on the last working day. A total 399,187,389 shares were traded during the day compared to the trade of 368,389,975 shares the previous day whereas the price of shares stood at Rs.22.969 billion against Rs.18.392 billion previous day. As many as 417 companies transacted
ITI freight train will resume operations from Mar 4, 2021
The Adviser said this is a testament of friendship between the three countries ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad (ITI) freight train will resume operations
FPCCI signs agreement with greater Manchester chamber of commerc
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pak-UK Business Council of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) organised a Partnership Collaboration Agreement Signing
Breaking News
President has emphasized on intellectual preparedness to meet the challenges of hybrid war
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said to effectively counter enemy’s attacks, a proactive approach towards hybrid warfare was equally important besides the conventional preparedness
China cyber attack on India could have led to Mumbai power outage last year, NYT report
DELHI ( Web News ) A new study tips that the Mumbai power outage last year, which was said to
Khashoggi Case. Pakistan recognizes Saudi efforts in this regard and expresses solidarity with the Kingdom.
ISLAMABAD (STAFF REPORT ) We have taken note of the public release of the U.S. Administration’s declassified intelligence report, containing
Broadband / Internet
Alternate Arrangements Made for Internet Connectivity Affected by Fault in International Submarine Cable
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) In the wake of a fault in one of the international cables landing in Pakistan, alternate arrangements to provide uninterrupted internet services to the users have been made by relevant service providers through obtaining additional bandwidth. Trans World Associates (TWA) has earlier communicated service degradation on the international connectivity towards
Implementation of E-office in Govt offices is a major step in ensuring efficiency and transparency.
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication recognized Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), in a
MoHR. launching Pakistan’s first Human Rights Information Resource Portal
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The Ministry of Human Rights is launching Pakistan’s first Human Rights Information Resource Portal, developed
Social Media
PTA take up suspension of Pakistani users accounts with twitter
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) PTA has taken up the blocking of Pakistani users’ accounts, tweeting about Right of Self Determination of the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) with Twitter administration. PTA has received 369 complaints from users regarding blocking/suspension of their Twitter accounts. After analysis, PTA reported 280 valid accounts/ handles
Alternative to Whatsapp for Chat Apps- Pros and Cons
LAHORE ( WEB DESK ) Privacy is an issue that has been ignored as the technological revolution came along and
PUBG MOBILE’S TEAM GUN GAME | EXPLAINED WITH TIPS AND TRICKS
KARACHI (WEB DESK) The weekend is finally here and so is your chance of playing one of the most exciting
Handsets & Gadgets
Camon 16 Pro – Another Photography King of Camon Series is launched in Pakistan
LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) The leading smartphone brand, TECNO never ceases to amaze its fans with its new devices. The brand finally unveiled its
realme announces its “Dual-platform Dual-flagship” strategy for the mid-to-high end market
realme GT pre-showed at MWC Shanghai, realme announces its “Dual-platform Dual-flagship” strategy for the mid-to-high end market LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) At MWC Shanghai
realme claims to be one of the Top 5 smartphone brands in 15 regions
LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) realme, an emerging smartphone brand that specializes in providing high quality smartphones and AIOT products, announced to be among the
Higher Education
Government is formulating Pakistan Education Policy 2021 for unified curriculum. PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs meeting on use of technology in promotion of skilled education at Islamabad today. Meeting was
Pakistani girl makes the country proud by shining bright in ACCA exams
Pakistani girl makes the country proud by shining bright in ACCA exams LAHORE ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistani students continue to make the country proud
The future of the country depends on the promotion of education. Pm Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) * Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting on the promotion of knowledge economy The meeting was attended by Education
President Alvi emphasized the need to strengthen industry-academia linkages
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) While chairing the 4th meeting of the Senate of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), President Dr Arif Alvi has asked the
The 19th Young Leaders Conference Inspired the Youth to Break through the Confines!
LAHORE ( WEB DESK ) The 19th Young Leaders Conference came to an end with the final day held in the last week of December
1,600 students graduate from the PepsiCo-Amal youth program
Virtual graduation ceremony held for 1,600 fellows PepsiCo-Amal youth program 615 social projects by PepsiCo-Amal youth program fellow impacted 21,256 people LAHORE ( STAFF REPORT )
Cyber Security
Ehsaas will invite hackers to identify digital security vulnerabilities. Sania Nishtar
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) SAPM Dr. Sania Nishtar chaired the joint meeting of Risk Assurance and Management, and Audit Committees of BISP board today,
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO, Jazz delivers talk on preventing cyber crime
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Aimed at sharing practical experience to help strengthen cybersecurity measures in Pakistan, Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz delivered an engaging presentation to
IT Minister assures all out technical support on reports over the theft of bank account data
ISLAMABAD (PRESS RELEASE) Following the recent news item about cyber-attack on major Pakistani Banks, the Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqi
BankIslami responds timely to cyber-attack, keeps customer accounts protected
KARACHI (PRESS RELEASE) BankIslami Pakistan Limited encountered a cyber-attack from unknown hackers on 27th October, 2018, to which the Bank responded immediately by shutting down
Technology
President Dr. Arif Alvi has asked for transforming the existing cities into smart cities
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) President Dr. Arif Alvi has asked for transforming the existing cities into smart cities to improve the governance as well as well-being of the people.
Huawei reiterates its support for UN’s sustainable development goals
KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) The “Connected for Shared Prosperity Forum” was held by Huawei, Global Mobile Association (GSMA), where participants joined both online and
Technology …We have great potential to deliver and we should not be overwhelmed by any challenges. Ali Mohammad
ISLAMABAD ( STAFF REPORT ) The discussion commenced with the opening remarks by Mr. Ashfaq Ahmed Gondal, Former Federal Secretary Information and Broadcasting and Senior