Manik Aftab

Manik Aftab is a writer for TechJuice, focusing on the intersections of education, finance, and broader social developments. He analyzes how technology is reshaping these critical sectors across Pakistan.

Kapco Attock Cement Acquisition Moves Forward With Binding Offer

Fauji Cement Joins KAPCO in Major 84% Attock Cement Buyout

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) and Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) have confirmed a joint acquisition of 84.06% of Attock Cement’s issued and paid-up…

NCERT Issues Urgent Alert on VMware Vulnerabilities in Enterprise and Cloud Systems

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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The National Computer Emergency Response Team has issued an urgent warning about critical VMware vulnerabilities affecting key products widely used in enterprise, cloud, and telecom…

Pac Raises Alarm Over Passport Theft In Pakistan

DGIP Issues Alert Over Fake Google Maps Passport Office Listing

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has issued a public alert after discovering a fake Google Maps listing for the Regional Passport Office…

World Bank Highlights Delay In Mous For 78m Deep Initiative

World Bank Calls for Key Trade and Exchange Rate Reforms in Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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The World Bank has urged Pakistan to strengthen its limited trade agreements, let the exchange rate move freely and push long delayed structural reforms to…

Pta Opens Bidding Process For Fortiweb Firewall License Renewal

PTA Invites New Bids for Fortiweb Firewall License Renewal

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially begun the bidding process for a key cybersecurity upgrade that includes the license renewal of two Fortiweb1000E Web…

Islamabad Driving License Campaign Introduces On the Spot Learner Permits

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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The Islamabad driving license campaign has entered its second phase with the launch of an on the spot learner permit facility at key checkpoints, making…

Ecc Okays Psm Industrial Estate Development

CCP Urges Major Overhaul of Pakistan’s Steel Sector

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has urged a major overhaul of Pakistan’s steel sector in its newly released “Competition Assessment Study of the Steel…

Pakistan Navy Chinese Submarine Deal Nears First Deployment

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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The Pakistan Navy Chinese submarine deal gained momentum after Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf confirmed to Chinese state media that the first vessel…

Karachi Speed Limit Announced Across Major Roads

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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The Karachi speed limit has officially been enforced across major routes, as the city’s traffic police introduce new monitoring systems and digital enforcement tools to…

India Satellite Launch Marks Country’s Heaviest Communication Mission Yet

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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India successfully completed a major satellite launch on Sunday as the CMS-03 satellite lifted off from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh at 5:26 pm.…

Apple Intelligence Is About to Rewrite Siri’s Future, But Not in the Way You’d Expect

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐

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Apple Intelligence is positioned to reshape Siri in unexpected ways as Apple prepares to roll out a revamped version of its voice assistant early next…