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Pakistan’s first electric bus finally hits the road in Karachi

In a historic moment for the nation’s transport industry, Sindh Transport Minister Syed Owais Shah launched Pakistan’s first electric...

Mar 30 · >

Govt encourages local mobile manufacturing to bring down prices

The government is encouraging cellular companies to manufacture and assemble mobile phones in the country aimed at bringing down...

in Mobile, News
Feb 28 · >

Fawad Chaudhry announces “biggest scholarship in Pakistan” for matric toppers

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has just announced the “biggest scholarship in Pakistan”, with the minister...

Feb 3 · >

Government to establish an Electric Vehicle board to promote commercialisation of electric cars

In order to promote and integrate the use of Electric Vehicles (EV) in Pakistan, the Federal Government is considering...

Jan 27 · >

Fawad Chaudhry declares internet facility a basic human right in USF contract signing ceremony

The Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said that access to the internet is a basic human...

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Jan 25 · >

Strong data protection laws needed in Pakistan after WhatsApp privacy policy change

In a response to the new WhatsApp privacy policy that openly allows the sharing of user data with Facebook,...

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Jan 11 · >

Pakistan to purchase 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from Chinese firm

The Government of Pakistan is all set to purchase a total of 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from Chinese...

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Dec 31 · >

Pakistan’s first national e-sports tournament to take place in March: Fawad Chaudhry

Fawad Chaudhry, Federal Minister of Science and Technology, has announced that a national level esports will take place in...

Dec 4 · >

Fawad Ch just announced a video games certification program. Here’s why we need it.

Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has been on a roll this year. From signing contracts with electric...

in Gaming, News
Nov 26 · >

Pakistani researchers develop AI system that detects COVID-19 in under a minute

Pakistani scientists have developed a software based on artificial intelligence that can help detect COVID-19 within a minute. The...

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Nov 24 · >

PTI government allocates $100m for early procurement of coronavirus vaccine

Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the allocation of $100 million to buy coronavirus vaccines as soon as they...

in News
Nov 18 · >

Govt plans to launch an electric train from Islamabad Airport to Murree

Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary clearly has big plans for the country’s transportation future. After signing an...

in News
Nov 4 · >

All motorways in Pakistan to get electric vehicle charging stations

During the signing of the MoU with UK-based EGV for the assembly of electric buses in Pakistan, Minister of...

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Oct 29 · >

PUBG ban lifted as per the instruction of Islamabad High Court

The Islamabad High Court declared on Friday that PTA or Pakistan Telecommunication Authority must lift off the ban on...

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Jul 24 · >

Fawad Chaudhry Congratulated Attock oil for launching the first EV Charging station

Pakistan is taking steps when it comes to technological advancements. The country is trying to move forward when it...

Jul 20 · >

The Economic Coordination Committee agreed upon the Commercial EV Policy

On Wednesday, the Economic Coordination Committee or ECC has approved the grants or technical supplements worth billions of rupees...

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Jun 11 · >

Speaking with Osman Rashid, Serial Entrepreneur with multiple exits in US

Osman Rashid is a Pakistani businessman with multiple ventures in education and consumer-facing space. He has founded three companies...

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May 21 · >

China honored Dr. Atta-ur-Rehman with the highest scientific Award

A renowned Pakistani scientist Atta-Ur-Rehman had been honored with the International China Science and Technology Cooperation award on 7th...

Jan 10 · >

SAMSUNG Pakistan & LUMS Sign MoU to Accelerate Social Start-ups in Pakistan

Samsung Electronics Pakistan and LUMS have joined hands to support and empower social start-ups contributing towards the achievement of...

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Nov 29 · >

Here is a list of Digital Initiatives taken by the PTI Govt so far

The Government has been taking great strides in the advancement of technology since last year. From the Mohafiz app...

Sep 9 · >

Fawad Chaudhary announces new biogas plant for sustainable fuel at homes

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary announced that his ministry has created a geyser-sized biogas plant which...

Sep 5 · >

Startup aimed at curing mental disorders wins first prize in She Loves Tech competition

The final round of She Loves Tech Pakistan 2019 took place on August 3rd at Karachi Arts Council supported...

Aug 6 · >

Pakistan will send its first person to space in 2022, Fawad Ch

Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhary has said in a recent tweet that Pakistan will send its...

Jul 25 · >

Abbottabad to get an IT Park

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) has announced that they are going to establish a purpose-built IT park and...

Jul 16 · >