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Banking Sector
SBP receives Saudi Arabia’s $3 billion deposit: Shaukat Tarin
SBP receives Saudi Arabia’s $3 billion deposit: Shaukat Tarin The SBP said the deposit agreement reflected the strong and special relationship between the
Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with LMK Resources Pakistan
Mastercard partners with LMKR to build Pakistan’s first open-loop transit solution and simplify the commuter experience Partnership builds on Mastercard’s ongoing efforts to
MMBL Registers Record Growth in M-Wallets to retain top slot
MMBL Registers Record Growth in M-Wallets to retain top slot in the Microfinancing Industry ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan’s largest digital bank,
Easypaisa Revamps its App with Improved Money Transfer Features
Easypaisa Revamps its App with Improved Money Transfer Features ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) In continuation of its efforts to improve and simplify
Telecom
TikTok Launches Transparency Center as a Hub for Ongoing Transparency and Accountability
TikTok Launches Brand-New Transparency Center as a Hub for Ongoing Transparency and Accountability The Transparency Centre comprises the latest H1 2021 Content Removal Requests Reports
PTA Slashes Mobile Termination Rates
Pakistan Telecom Authority Slashes Mobile Termination Rates ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) has reduced the Mobile Termination Rate (MTR) from Rs. 0.70 per minute to Rs. 0.50
VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu visits Pakistan, meets with PM Imran Khan
Group CEO of Daraz (online E-Commerce platform) Mr. Bjarke Mikelsen called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu visits Pakistan, meets with PM Imran Khan Jazz’s investment
CEO VEON, Mr. Kaan Terzioğlu visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Group CEO VEON, Mr. Kaan Terzioğlu visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters in Islamabad today. He met with Chairman PTA, Maj General Amir Azeem
Company News
PTCL & Ufone collaborate with Huawei on learning & development initiatives for its employees
PTCL & Ufone collaborate with Huawei on learning & development initiatives for its employees ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies Pakistan, for providing strategic learning
Huawei organized TrustinTech Summit for Global Technology cooperation and shared Challenges
Huawei organized TrustinTech Summit for Global Technology cooperation and shared Challenges KARACHI ( Web News ) Huawei held its TrustInTech
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Participates at 10th IFEC 2021
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Participates at 10th IFEC 2021 KARACHI ( Web News ) The Professionals Network, a professional event management company
Commerce and Industry
The value of the property has been increased 600 % through an FBR SRO.
RCCI President Nadeem Rauf terms move by FBR to increase property value as grossly excessive & unacceptable the value of the property has been increased by 100 % to 600 % through an SRO. RAWALPINDI ( Web News ) The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has termed the move by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to increase property value as grossly excessive and unacceptable. “The FBR’s move of new market value for immovable property of 40 major
S.M.Munir asks FBR to address concerns of stakeholders on new property valuations
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) S.M.Munir, former Chief Executive Office, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Patron-in-Chief, United Business Group said that the business community
Sania Nishtar chairs int’l consultative clinic on food subsidy reform
Sania Nishtar chairs int’l consultative clinic on food subsidy reform “Ehsaas Rashan Riayat” to compensate for prices increases in the food items which would affect
Breaking News
29th Anniversary of demolition of the historic Babri Masjid by BJP-RSS zealots
29TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEMOLITION OF THE HISTORIC BABRI MASJID BY BJP-RSS ZEALOTS The defective Indian Supreme Court judgement of November 2019 and the subsequent shameless acquittal of criminals, Brutal eviction
Qureshi says political leadership & Pakistani nation strongly condemn killing of a Sri Lankan national
Qureshi says political leadership & Pakistani nation strongly condemn killing of a Sri Lankan national Shocking to see the brutal
Courts are independent, will remain independent & will deliver judgments independently: CJP
Courts are independent, will remain independent & will deliver judgments independently: CJP Gulzar Ahmed Says creative criticism could be made
Broadband / Internet
HUAWEI WiFi AX2 Smart Router delivers fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for homes
HUAWEI WiFi AX2 Smart Router delivers fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for homes LAHORE ( Web News ) Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) has recently launched a router product in their AX Series – HUAWEI WiFi AX2. It is the new smart router which supports Wi-Fi 6 technology and is an addition in the
Which government censors the tech giants the most?
Which government censors the tech giants the most? In 2009, Google started recording the number of content removal requests it
Supernet and PAKSAT Sign Strategic Partnership for Proliferation of Satellite Communications
Supernet and PAKSAT Sign Strategic Partnership for Proliferation of Satellite Communications KARACHI ( Web News ) Supernet Limited (“Supernet”), Pakistan’s largest
Social Media
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, 2021- Social media in Pakistan has revolutionized everything from daily lifestyles to career orientations enabling individuals to pursue their talents while achieving significant renumeration as well as spotlight for their efforts. Short-form video sharing platforms
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp restored after hours-long blackout
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp restored after hours-long blackout Access to platforms returns after outage blamed on ‘configuration changes’. Facebook, WhatsApp and
TECNO – PUBG Marketing Dealer’s Championship comes to an end
LAHORE (PRESS RELEASE) TECNO recently announced the winners for the Marketing Dealer’s PUBG Championship. Ali Communication – Team Venality won all
Handsets & Gadgets
With Unisoc T610 under the Hood, realme C25Y is a Valuable Treat for Everyone
With Unisoc T610 under the Hood, realme C25Y is a Valuable Treat for Everyone realme C25Y – Amalgamating the Performance of Unisoc T610 with Value
The Magic Man by vivo X70 Pro — Bringing Out the Best of Emotions
The Magic Man by vivo X70 Pro — Bringing Out the Best of Emotions LAHORE ( Web News ) As a leading technology brand, vivo
Infinix to bring NOTE 11 Pro with MediaTek Helio G96 ‘Speed Up’
Redefining performance and speed, Infinix to bring NOTE 11 Pro with MediaTek Helio G96 ‘Speed Up’ Featuring Ultra fluid FHD+ display with 120 Hz refresh rate
Education
News about rape of female students baseless, IIUI spokesman
NEWS REGARDING RAPE OF VARSITY FEMALE STUDENTS BASELESS, PACK OF LIES: IIUI SPOKESMAN Spokesman of the International Islamic University (IIU) Nasir Farid has refuted the
Academia to play role in dissemination of moderation & peaceful co-existence. Qadri
PIR NOOR UL HAQ QADRI URGES ACADEMIA TO PLAY ROLE IN DISSEMINATION OF MODERATION & PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Federal Minister for
IIUI: IRI holds workshops on Paigham-e- Pakistan
IIUI: IRI HOLDS WORKSHOPS ON PAIGHAM-E-PAKISTAN ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Paigham-e-Pakistan Centre for Peace, Reconciliation and Reconstruction Studies of Islamic Research Institute (IRI), International
Study finds community policing has potential but needs reforms to have impact
Study finds community policing has potential but needs reforms to have impact in the global south LAHORE ( Web News ) Researchers from the Institute
Student play their part in working organization as well as for country. Dr. Iftikhar
Dera Ismail Khan ( Web News ) The Vice Chancellor Gomal University, Prof. Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad urged the students to show courage in the face
IIUI President inaugurates DDL’S online distance learning portal
IIUI PRESIDENT INAUGURATES DDL’S ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING PORTAL ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) The Online Distance Learning Portal of the Directorate of Distance Learning (DDL)
Health
ASAP launches drive to make 1 million Pakistanis quit cigarettes
ASAP launches drive to make 1 million Pakistanis quit cigarettes ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Expressing grave concern over the increasing number of smokers in
Pay for your COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate through Easypaisa
Pay for your COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate through Easypaisa ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) Continuing its efforts to provide convenient digital payment options to customers, Easypaisa,
TPL Insurance and MediQ to digitize healthcare for customers
LAHORE (PRESS RELEASE) An MoU signing ceremony was held at the TPL Insurance Head Office located at SMCHS, Karachi, where TPL Insurance, Pakistan’s leading Insurtech,
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
Govt’s Massive Gas Load-Shedding Plan Rolled Back After Public Outrage
Govt’s Massive Gas Load-Shedding Plan Rolled Back After Public Outrage CCOE has decided to evolve a plan for better management of gas in winter to avoid inconvenience to domestic consumers
Nokia takes the plunge into Software-as-a-Service market
Nokia takes the plunge into Software-as-a-Service market Nokia today announced it is introducing multiple Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) services for communication service providers (CSPs), in an important
Ericsson ConsumerLab: Pace setting 5G CSPs twice as likely to grow revenue
Ericsson ConsumerLab: Pace setting 5G CSPs twice as likely to grow revenue Study identifies four stages of 5G maturity among global service providers based on how