Staff Report:The internet users belonging to the PTCL and the Ufone data consumer faced internet service disruptions across the country on Wednesday, as users reported outages and erratic service speed in several parts of the country. Incidentally the disruption on Wednesday was different from the earlier reported internet outage as there was no reported physical…
Islamabad, July 31, 2024 – Leading digital financial service platform, UPaisa, has signed a strategic agreement with Bookme, Pakistan’s premier online ticketing platform to integrate its payment API into the Bookme app, to offer their joint customers, a seamless and secure payment experience for booking tickets for movies, buses, events and much more.How to use…
ISLAMABAD :Ministry of IT and Telecommunication organised a workshop on Media Communication Strategy on Wednesday. The representatives of the Public Relations (PR) sections of the Ministry of IT & Telecom and its attached departments, including Universal Service Fund (USF), Ignite, National Information Technology Board(NITB), Telecom Foundation, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Virtual University, National Telecommunication…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that all available resources will be utilized to eradicate polio in the nation. In a discussion with the National Anti-Polio Team in Islamabad today, he instructed that the availability of the polio vaccine be ensured in areas with security concerns. The Prime Minister noted that Pakistan has made…
Islamabad, : The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications, presided over by Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, convened today at Parliament House. The meeting featured the presence of Senator Dr. Mohammad Humayun Mohmand, Senator Saifullah Sarwar Khan Nyazee, Senator Gurdeep Singh, Senator Anusha Rahman Ahmed Khan, Senator Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto, Senator Manzoor Ahmed,…
ISLAMABAD, Monday 29 July 2024: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger involving a significant reshuffling of power generation assets. This transaction entails a consortium, mainly comprising textile companies, acquiring a 68.89% stake in Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (EPQL), a subsidiary of Engro Energy Limited. EPQL operates a 217 MW permeate gas-based…
ISLAMABAD: The government aims to boost IT exports to fifteen billion dollars over the next five years. The IT sector is a key focus area for the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).Govt Sets $25B IT Exports Targets by 2029 The State Bank of Pakistan has revised the Foreign Exchange Manual to enhance the global footprint…
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have emphasized the need to implement strategies to enhance preventive measures, expand screening, and improve testing and treatment facilities across Pakistan to combat Hepatitis. In their separate messages on World Hepatitis Day, they highlighted that Hepatitis is responsible for a significant number of deaths…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has pledged to turn the province into a center for digital technology. In a discussion with Yu Shaoning, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Pakistan, in Lahore today, she promised to create a supportive environment for technological advancements and investments throughout the province.Punjab CM lauds Germany for swift response…
Islamabad – TikTok, the go-to platform for music discovery, launched an immersive in-app experience celebrating the release of Jimin of BTS’ highly anticipated sophomore album, MUSE. The #Jimin_Who hub offers fans worldwide a unique opportunity to engage with exclusive content, participate in challenges, and unlock limited-time rewards. By searching for related terms like ‘Jimin’ and…