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Banking Sector
Dubai Islamic Bank & TPL Life Takaful Signs MoU for Bancatakaful Distribution
Dubai Islamic Bank & TPL Life Takaful Signs MoU for Bancatakaful Distribution through Bank’s Touch points LAHORE ( Web News ) Dubai Islamic
SBP. and FIA Recommends Ban On Cryptocurrency In Pakistan
State Bank Of Pakistan Recommends Ban On Cryptocurrency In Pakistan Putting Income Of Thousands Of Miners At Stake Instead of empowering millions of
The Bank of Punjab and Lahore Qalandars Team Up for PSL Seven
The Bank of Punjab and Lahore Qalandars Team Up for PSL Seven LAHORE ( Web News ) The signing ceremony of the partnership
President upholds decision advising NBP to pay PKR 5 lac to fraud victim
President upholds decision advising NBP to pay PKR 5 lac to fraud victim ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) President of Pakistan Dr Arif
Telecom
Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard For Nearly $69 Billion
Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard For Nearly $69 Billion—Will Be 3rd Largest Gaming Company LONDON ( Web News ) Microsoft said on Tuesday it plans to
WhatsApp Ordered To Help US Agents Spy On Chinese Phones
WhatsApp Ordered To Help US Agents Spy On Chinese Phones—No Explanation Required The U.S. doesn’t need to know who they’re targeting or show probable cause when ordering Facebook, WhatsApp or
The OIC-CERT 5G Security Working Group announces the new 5G Security Framework
The OIC-CERT 5G Security Working Group announces the new 5G Security Framework • The OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework will be the key reference within OIC to build a coordinated effort
JazzCash enables digital payments for NADRA services
JazzCash enables digital payments for NADRA services ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading fintech, has collaborated with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to facilitate service fee
Company News
realme Number Series Smartphones to Reach 40M Shipments Globally
realme Number Series Smartphones among the Fastest to Reach 40M Shipments Globally LAHORE ( Web News ) realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, today officially announced a 40 million sales volumes milestone of its popular realme Number smartphone lines. Strategy
Telescopic Macro Lens – TECNO Launches New Technology for users
Telescopic Macro Lens – TECNO Launches New Technology for users LAHORE ( Web News ) The globally eminent smartphone brand,
Commerce and Industry
DEMO and KPITB celebrate the training of women entrepreneurs
DEMO and KPITB celebrate the training of women entrepreneurs through META’s SheMeansBusiness Program at KP Durshals PESHAWAR ( Web News ) A meeting with META (previously known as Facebook) and Minister for Science, Technology and IT Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Atif Khan was held to mark the closing of the Durshal Workshop pilot program and to discuss future collaborations between META and KP Government. DEMO partnered with KPITB in 2021 to expand META’s SheMeansBusiness program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by conducting a
PSDF is celebrating ten years as the country’s largest skill development fund
PSDF- Pakistan’s largest skill development fund celebrates a decade of skilling the nation LAHORE ( Web News ) PSDF is celebrating ten years as the
ICCI delegation condoles with Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Chairman Senate
ISLAMABAD ( web News ) A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) led by Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President called on Muhammad Sadiq
Breaking News
Govt. intends to regularize the cryptocurrency for which the State Bank of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz Tuesday said the government intends to regularize the cryptocurrency for which the State Bank of Pakistan,
Pakistan earned US $1051.050 million by providing different (IT) services
Among these services, the export of computer services grew by 39.39 percent as these surged from US $593.170 million last
Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Prime Minister Imran Khan held
Broadband / Internet
A fault has been reported in the international submarine cable, SMW4
Alternate Measures Taken for Internet Connectivity Affected by Fault in International Submarine Cable ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) A fault has been reported in the international submarine cable, SMW4, operated by PTCL, in the Indian ocean due to which some internet users may experience downgraded speeds during peak hours. However, alternate measures to provide uninterrupted
Jazz collaborates with USF to provide 4G connectivity in rural Sindh
Jazz collaborates with USF to provide 4G connectivity in rural Sindh KARACHI ( Web News ) Jazz is collaborating with
The National Incubation Center Hosts Huawei Cloud Connect 2021 Launch
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The National Incubation Center Islamabad proudly hosts Huawei Cloud Connect launch 2021. The purpose of this
Social Media
Facebook Bans Cyber Mercenary Groups Involved In Spying Of Journalists
Facebook Bans Cyber Mercenary Groups Involved In Spying Of Journalists, Dissidents In 100+ Countries Accounts tied to Israeli and Indian entities such as Cobwebs Technologies, Cognyte, Black Cube and Bluehawk CI and BellTrox have been blocked. KARACHI ( JAVED MAHMOOD ) Facebook’s parent entity Meta has blocked several “cyber-mercenary” groups, which were involved in spying on journalists,
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar hate speech
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar hate speech London ( Web News ) Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims
Revolutionizing Pakistan’s Gaming Industry: One Step at a Time
Revolutionizing Pakistan’s Gaming Industry: One Step at a Time Muhammad Mubeen, a successful gaming content creator from Badin Dec 01,
Handsets & Gadgets
Pakistan’s Most Loved vivo V23e Now Available in 128GB Version
Pakistan’s Most Loved vivo V23e Now Available in 128GB Version -The latest vivo V23e with 50MP AF Portrait Selfie camera now available in 128GB version
realme became a Global Bestselling Brand during 2021 Shopping Festivals
Beyond All Expectations, realme became a Global Bestselling Brand during 2021 Shopping Festivals realme thanks its fans worldwide for propelling the brand to top spots
vivo V23e (256GB Version) with 50MP AF Portrait Selfie is Now Available in Pakistan
vivo V23e (256GB Version) with 50MP AF Portrait Selfie is Now Available in Pakistan vivo strives to provide the best selfie and photography experience with
Education
Chairman Rehatulil Alameen authority, IIU President discuss role of Varsities in promotion of Seerah
CHAIRMAN REHMATULIL ALAMEEN AUTHORITY, IIU PRESIDENT DISCUSS ROLE OF VARSITIES IN PROMOTION OF SEERAH ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Chairman of the National Rehmatulil Alameen
December 2021 pass rates for ACCA exam sitting announced
December 2021 pass rates for ACCA exam sitting announced LAHORE ( Web News ) Pass rates have been announced to ACCA (the Association of Chartered
LUMS’ first in-person Convocation ceremonies since 2019 were held on two days.
LUMS celebrated its Convocation 2020 and 2021 LAHORE ( Web News ) LUMS’ first in-person Convocation ceremonies since 2019 were held on two days. Pro
SAF-GCT charitable alliance gets massive support to its education drive for needy children
SAF-GCT charitable alliance gets massive support of Lahore’s business community to further its education drive for needy children LAHORE ( Web News ) The alliance
Sheikh Mohammed bin Omar bin Ahmed called on Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi,
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Sheikh Mohammed bin Omar bin Ahmed Al Marhoon, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman called on Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi,
OIC Organs Chart the Way Forward for New S&T Initiatives
OIC Organs Chart the Way Forward for New S&T Initiatives ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) A virtual meeting of the steering committee for implementation of
Health
Fifth wave of Omicron variant of coronavirus was spreading rapidly in country: NCOC
Fifth wave of Omicron variant of coronavirus was spreading rapidly in country: NCOC ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC)
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca helps boost Pakistan’s vaccination programme
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca helps boost Pakistan’s vaccination programme, with over 8.6 million doses supplied during 2021 ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) AstraZeneca has delivered over
TikTok partners with MNHSRC to raise awareness for COVID-19 prevention
TikTok partners with MNHSRC to raise awareness for COVID-19 prevention KARACHI ( Web News ) TikTok has partnered with the Ministry of National Health Services,
Cyber Security
Banking malware threats surging as mobile banking increases – Nokia Report
Banking malware threats surging as mobile banking increases – Nokia Threat Intelligence Report Espoo, Finland ( Web News ) The Nokia 2021 Threat Intelligence Report announced today shows that banking malware threats are sharply increasing as cyber criminals target
Hackers Damage Pakistan’s Tax Data By Disrupting FBR Record
FBR experts are retrieving data and working with Microsoft to restore tax-record and online servicess ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Website and online services of
RANGERS ARREST CYBER CRIMINAL FROM KARACHI’S ORANGI TOWN
KARACHI (WEB DESK) The Rangers technical team and the FIA cyber crime wing has arrested a most wanted accused involved in theft from bank accounts,
Report Cyber-Crime And Earn $10 Million
The rewards are being offered under the State Department’s Rewards for Justice programme. ISLAMABAD ( JAVED MAHMOOD ) The US State Department will offer rewards
Technology
Rapid launches Cobolt with exciting new features and limitless possibilities for your business.
Powering the Next Era of Cloud Services – Rapid launches Cobolt with exciting new features and limitless possibilities for your business. LAHORE ( Web News ) Earlier this week RapidCompute,
Tech Valley and DEMO empowered 3000 women of KP through digital skills
Tech Valley and DEMO empowered 3000 women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through digital skills under KP Youth Employment Program PESHAWAR ( Web News ) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Microsoft for Startups celebrates GrowthX Accelerator’s first cohort graduates
Microsoft for Startups celebrates GrowthX Accelerator’s first cohort graduates from across MENA The program culminatesa 12-week process of empowering the region’s B2B startups with technology,