The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has officially launched new dual and joint degree programs at universities across the country, effective immediately. This initiative allows students to enroll in two distinct degree programs simultaneously, providing greater academic flexibility and opportunities. Under the newly approved policy, students can pursue dual degrees without the constraint of…
LinkedIn has entered into a partnership with Amazon Ads to enable advertisers to target professional audiences via Connected TV (CTV) ads using Amazon’s Demand-Side Platform (DSP). This collaboration integrates LinkedIn’s first-party audience data from its extensive member base of over 1 billion professionals with Amazon’s streaming TV inventory. The new integration allows advertisers to refine…
Patients often face extended delays and frustrating communication gaps when trying to get appointments with medical specialists. Recent developments in healthcare technology are addressing this long-standing issue by automating the referral process that connects primary care doctors with specialists. One of the primary bottlenecks in gaining access to specialist care is administrative overload. When a…
Education technology company Instructure has suffered a second cyber attack, with hackers defacing login pages of several schools using its Canvas platform. This follows an earlier reported data breach where sensitive student information was stolen. On Tuesday, Instructure disclosed a security incident resulting in the theft of private data, including students’ names, personal email addresses,…
vivo is reportedly preparing to launch its X500 series later this year or possibly early next year, following the release of the X300 lineup in October 2023. The new series will succeed the X300 models, introducing notable upgrades, especially in battery capacity and camera technology. According to recent reports, the upcoming lineup is expected to…
The Pakistan government is actively considering a proposal to abolish taxes imposed on mobile phones, a move aimed at providing relief to consumers and facilitating mobile device usage in the country. Minister of State for Interior Tariq Fazal Chaudhry revealed this development during a recent Senate session. He acknowledged that although the government initially introduced…
Vivo has officially introduced the iQOO Z11 and iQOO Z11x smartphones to the international market, starting with Malaysia. These new devices focus on delivering enhanced battery performance alongside mid-range specifications designed to appeal to power users. The iQOO Z11 features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260×2800 pixels and a high refresh rate…
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit concerning its marketing of artificial intelligence features for Siri ahead of the iPhone 16 launch. The lawsuit accused Apple of exaggerating the availability and capabilities of its AI upgrades, particularly related to Siri, which did not arrive as promised when users purchased…
Academic activities at the University of Karachi were significantly disrupted on Tuesday after faculty members initiated a boycott of semester examinations. The protest was organized by the Karachi University Teachers’ Society (KUTS) amid ongoing disputes related to unpaid financial dues. The teachers accused the university administration of failing to clear long-overdue payments owed to them….
Gold Prices in Pakistan dropped on Thursday amid a mild downward adjustment across local and international markets. The price of 24-karat gold per tola settled at Rs 466,162, marking a decrease of Rs 600 from the previous session. The decline extended to the 10-gram 24-karat rate, which closed at Rs 399,658, down by Rs 515….