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Google’s new encoder reduces JPEG file size by 35 percent
Google has developed and open-sourced a new JPEG algorithm that reduces file size by about 35 percent — which means faster web page loading and…
UBL inaugurates Pakistan’s first Digital Branch at IBA Karachi
UBL has launched Pakistan’s first Digital Branch. This pilot branch is located at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA-City Campus), Karachi. True to its Progressive…
Microsoft’s new Bug Bounty Program will pay up to $15,000 for finding security flaws
Microsoft has announced a new Bug Bounty Program for Office Insider Builds on Windows with a payout range of USD $6,000 to $15,000. The bug…
Google Code Jam returns with a cash prize of $15,000, registration is open
Google’s Code Jam, one of the most challenging programming competitions in the world, has returned and registrations are now open. Code Jam calls on programmers…
Government to tax e-commerce sector in Pakistan
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has submitted instructions to the chief commissioners for the compilation of budget proposals including taxation of e-commerce in coming budget…
You can now send and request money in your Gmail app
Gmail for Android has added a feature to send and receive money within the app. Google has made it much easier for users to do…
Pakistan to test electronic voting machines for elections
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has signed an agreement to procure electronic voting machines (EVMs) and biometric verification machines (BVMs) for a trial run…
All 712 police stations across Punjab go digital
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with Punjab Police, has successfully introduced the digital system in all 712 police stations of Punjab. Prime Minister…
Pakistani hospital becomes first in Asia to accept digital coins
Abid Hospital becomes Pakistan’s first hospital to accept Pakcoin – Pakistan’s first digital currency or cryptocurrency. It is the first ever hospital in Asia to…
Microsoft & HEC Pakistan to host Imagine Cup with $100,000 prize money
Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Microsoft are teaming up again to bring Microsoft’s Imagine Cup – the premium student technology competition- to Pakistan. Started in…
Daastan’s Qissa is the Pakistan’s first online self-publishing platform
Daastan, Pakistan’s online literary forum, has conducted a successful book launch of their first ever author Tooba Arshad, who self-published her work through crowd funding.…
This is how it feels like to be a woman in tech in Pakistan
March 8th marks International Women’s Day. This year’s theme “Pledge For Parity” advocates creating equal opportunities for women’s advancement and leadership to create prosperous economic…
