Hamza Zakir
Platonist. Humanist. Unusually edgy sometimes.
Facebook is testing tools to tackle child exploitation
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Facebook says it is testing more tools to help the social network prevent people from sharing content that exploits children. One is a pop-up message…
Twitter removes hundreds of accounts linked to Iran, Russia over “policy violations”
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Twitter has removed hundreds of accounts in Iran, Russia, and Armenia, despite widespread criticism of the platform’s suppression of free speech. The social media network…
This smartphone app offers mini check-ups ‘in just 45 seconds’
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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That’s right: you can use your smartphone to determine your heart rate, oxygen levels, and even you stress levels in less than a minute, courtesy…
PITB launches Rescue Cadet Corps app in collaboration with Punjab emergency service
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has launched Rescue Cadet Corps (RCC) mobile application in collaboration with Punjab Emergency Service (PES), to promote rescue and…
Bitcoin suffers its biggest single-day plunge in history
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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A mere 48 hours ago, Bitcoin’s global market capitalization stood at an imposing figure of $1.76 trillion. Ever since then, however, the crypto asset has…
Countrywide blackout was caused by ‘human error’: report
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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An inquiry committee has finally concluded its investigation into the countrywide blackout that struck Pakistan on January 9. The verdict: the incident was caused by…
YouTube blocks chess channel after mistaking ‘black v white’ discussion for racism
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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YouTube’s AI algorithm developed specifically for flagging racist content ended up committing an embarrassing gaffe as it blocked the world’s most popular YouTube chess channel,…
Election commission to get e-voting technology soon: Fawad Chaudhry
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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According to Federal Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry, the Election Commission of Pakistan will soon have its hands on electronic voting technology. As reported…
Pakistan’s foreign direct investment drops by 27pc
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) declined by 27.4 percent during the July-Jan 2021 period of the current fiscal year. According to the latest State Bank of…
Bitcoin and ethereum prices ‘seem high’: Elon Musk
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk said on Saturday that the price of Bitcoin and ethereum seemed high. The observation comes at a…
SBP orders banks to enable fully interoperable digital payment options
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued directives to further facilitate customer repayment options on Alternate Delivery Channels (ADCs). The SBP stated that it…
100 high tech vehicles to replace security check posts in Islamabad
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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The government is all set to purchase 100 digitally equipped vehicles to boost security in Islamabad, as they will be replacing security check posts in…
Three new mobile firms to start production in Pakistan
By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Three new companies – namely Vivo, Airlink, and Advance Telecom – have declared their intent to establish manufacturing units for mobile phones in Pakistan after…
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