Talha Ikram
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ECC approves new equity investment policy to promote exports, startups, and businesses
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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At a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet presided over by Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, ECC has approved a…
HEC removes the requirement of MS, MPhil for PhD
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has decided to suspend the requirement of MS, MPhil to pursue a PhD in Pakistan. As such, HEC…
Pakistan has the potential to produce 150,000 MW from wind energy
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Citing concerns of the government’s priorities towards the looming energy crisis the President of Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), SM Naveed, said…
COVID-19 vaccine might cost around $6-7 for a single dose in Pakistan
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has finally approved two vaccines for emergency use in Pakistan. The first one – Oxford-AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine is…
Sindh health department proposes Rs. 1.5 billion budget for COVID-19 vaccine acquisition
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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The Sindh Health Department has proposed the allocation of Rs. 1.5 for the acquisition of COVID-19 vaccines. As such, a draft will be prepared for…
In a shocking revelation, Samsung S21 beats the S21 ultra at slow-mo video capturing
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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How slow can you go? Apparently not slow enough for the S21 Ultra that is beaten by the smaller S21 when it comes to slow-mo…
Alibaba shares surge as Jack Ma makes an online appearance after 3 months
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Founder of Alibaba Group, Jack Ma, just resurfaced after a 3-month long absence in an online video meeting that caused the shares of Alibaba to…
Italian ambassador offers long-term visas to Pakistani investors to increase bilateral trade
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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While taking a tour of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) the Italian ambassador, Andreas Ferrarese, said that the two countries have the…
Islamabad Police implements new security measures after removal of checkposts
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Islamabad Police has started using a new security mechanism to ensure the safety of its citizens whilst removing the hindrances caused by the regular checkposts.…
Web platform being launched to market Pakistan’s IT industry for foreign investors
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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The Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has directed the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to step up the work…
Foreign direct investment drops 30pc in July-Dec FY21 amid second wave of COVID-19
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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According to the latest statistics issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the country reduced drastically in the first…
In a landmark development, Balochistan gets its first digital policy
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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The cabinet of Balochistan has approved the first digital policy of the province for the year 2020-21. The policy has been formed to provide e-governance…
Should a self-driving car kill a grandmother or an infant?
By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐
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Ethical problems like the infamous “trolley problem” have always been a part of ethical discussions since they were first thought up but these problems have…
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