By NewzTodays Editorial Team | January 10, 2024

Staff Report The caretaker minister for IT and Telecom here on Wednesday announced the official policy to establish around 10,000 e-job centres across the country to facilitate freelancers, as most of them do not have a proper workplace. “Around 1.5 million freelancers are working regularly in Pakistan,” Dr Omar Saif said in a statement issued…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | January 6, 2024

Staff Report The Starlink is set to start a satellite communication service in Pakistan.The caretaker government has recently approved the National Space Policy, allowing private companies to use low-orbit satellites for the country’s first satellite communication service. Starlink may be the first company to launch a low-orbit satellite service for satellite communication, already having a…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | January 5, 2024

Staff Report PayPal is set to begin operations in Pakistan on January 11, through a joint venture with Payoneer, aimed at facilitating freelancers and IT professionals in making international payments. An agreement between PayPal and Payoneer is scheduled to be signed on January 11. Consequently, if you have a Payoneer account in Pakistan, you will…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | January 4, 2024

Staff Report The government has established the Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal to settle disputes in the telecom sector. This tribunal will ensure the speedy resolution of legal disputes involving telecom companies. For power distribution companies, there has been a tribunal to address disputes in the power sector. Now, the caretaker government has set up a similar…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | December 29, 2023

Staff Report TikTok has released a list of top content trends in the year on Ticktok 2023. Trending Videos and Creators Entertainment, Lifestyle & Education, Sports: These trends Dominated the For You feeds. Momin Saqib, Chef Samiullah, and Syeda Tuba: Their skits, recipes, and beauty tips were favorites. Popular Content: Ranging from Momin Saqib’s meet-up…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | December 22, 2023

Staff Report Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning on ‘suspicious activity’ phishing Attempts. The regulator warned the public on Friday about phishing and fraudulent links circulating on WhatsApp, social media, and via text messages. These links falsely claim to be connected with PTA’s Device Identification Registration & Blocking System (DIRBS). The PTA has…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | November 22, 2023

Staff Report Pakistan IT exports in October 2023 totaled US$238 million, showing a 16% month-on-month increase. Segment-wise, Telecom, Computer, and Information Services rose by 49%, 9%, and 50% month-on-month, respectively. For October 2023, IT export inflows were higher than the last 12-month average of US$219 million. The month-on-month increase in IT exports for October 2023…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | November 22, 2023

Staff Report Pakistan has planned to make an optical fiber cable network system as a global digital corridor to connect with the rest of the world. Pakistan and China have already been connected with optical fiber cable network system and this can be extended to other countries like Afghanistan, Iran, Central Asian States, and Europe….

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | November 21, 2023

Staff Report Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications company, has launched the Zong Digital Scholars Program to empower education in Pakistan. It begins the execution of its collaboration with Knowledge Platform, a prominent education technology company. This collaboration has given rise to the “Digital Scholars Program,” an innovative initiative aimed at transforming education in 60 schools,…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | November 21, 2023

Staff Report Huawei 2023 Sustainability Forum seems to be thriving together with Tech” Realizing Sustainable Development. In a world increasingly reliant on digital connectivity, Huawei continues to spearhead efforts to bridge the digital divide through its commitment to the ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition. The tech giant, having joined forces with the coalition in 2022, pledged…