PTA introduces measures to block spam, unwanted calls and messages

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recently introduced measures that enable the public to block spam and unwanted calls and messages. As per the report published…

Chinese companies to “speed up” supply of vaccines to Pakistan: Chinese FM

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In the midst of a prevalent surge in COVID-19 cases across Pakistan, China has emphasized that it is actively coordinating with relevant Chinese companies to…

UN advises its staff to avoid travelling on Pakistan-registered airlines

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The United Nations has cautioned its staff across the globe to avoid travelling on Pakistan-registered airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), over the alleged dubious…

ECNEC approves largest healthcare project in Pakistan’s history

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has granted approval to Rs70 billion healthcare project. Complete with 45 billion new healthcare facilities across…

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Indian hackers have taken down University of Swabi’s official website

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Indian hackers going by the name of “ICREW Hackers”, led by “H45H_C47”, have hacked the website of the University of Swabi. According to the current…

Pakistan seeks strong trade, investment ties with US: Ambassador Asad Majeed

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is looking to establish strong bilateral trade and investment ties with the US under the new administration of President Joe Biden, as disclosed by…

Pakistan gets $5.7bn in foreign loans in the first half of current fiscal year

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government received yet another infusion of foreign loans last month, this one amounting to $1.2 billion. This takes the incumbent government’s total borrowing…

SBP foreign exchange reserves plummet by $386m over a single week

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) have taken a considerable hit. According to data recently released by the central bank,…

ICT exports grow by a staggering 43% in December 2020

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to the latest statistics issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan’s ICT exports have grown more than 43 percent on a year-over-year…

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ECC approves new equity investment policy to promote exports, startups, and businesses

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

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Pakistan has the potential to produce 150,000 MW from wind energy

By Talha Ikram ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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 ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

Careem partners with UNDP

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 5 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Careem has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to raise awareness on gender sensitization, traffic rules and civic sense through a series of…

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