Pakistan
Govt allocates Rs. 338 million for ‘High Impact Skills Boot Camp’ to train IT professionals
The Federal government of Pakistan has approved the project “High Impact Skills Boot Camp” at a cost of Rs. 338.522 million, to train at least…
Mobile phone dealers protest against PTA’s policy on used phones
Around 80% of Pakistanis buy used smartphones, claimed mobile phone dealers. Mobile phone dealers in Karachi have intimidated to go on a shutter down strike…
What Pakistan can learn from India’s EdTech startup that recently raised $50 million
The Bangalore based startup manages an online platform of learning targeting towards students competing for entrance exams to get into universities. The company has managed…
A Pakistani Kickstarter campaign is kicking up innovation in the Creative Industry
Young Activists Republic (YAR) is a community of enthusiastic, original, and wacky creative people who want to celebrate honest ideas. Through their creative community magazine,…
Meezan Bank account holders can also avail biometric verification using this app
Multiple banks in Pakistan have started offering convenient ways for their customers to avail biometric verification as the State Bank of Pakistan has made it…
Framework for testing and developing 5G networks in Pakistan unveiled by PTA
The recent introduction of 5G technology has created a lot of ripples throughout the world. One of the main reasons for the ban on Huawei…
Vivo showcases Vivo Nex 5G and other 5G-ready innovations at MWC Shanghai
Vivo today unveils its latest cutting-edge innovations at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2019 as part of its new strategy to deliver richer mobile experience…
US tech firm to invest in Pakistan’s solar energy sector
The US-based firm named Solar Stick is planning to invest in Pakistan’s solar power sector through a joint venture with a local Pakistani firm called…
US Dollar hits another peak against Pakistani Rupee
Another bad news for Pakistanis. The US Dollar has reached another all-time high against the Pakistani Rupee today as it hit Rs. 161.50 in the…
Pakistani students protest on Twitter over long delay in German visa appointments
A number of Pakistani students who have been granted admission in German universities are constrained to wait for months to get visa appointments from German…
Mobile phone users in Pakistan cross 161 million mark
The number of smartphones users is increasing in Pakistan due to the large influx of Chinese smartphones brands in the country. According to the latest…
$3 billion Qatari investment to boost economy and create jobs, says Firdous
Qatar is going to provide $3 billion package to Pakistan, in the form of direct investment and deposits. This announcement was made by the Special…
Police registers FIR against citizen for ‘anti-state propaganda’ on social media
PTI govt continues to suppress voices against the policies made by the state’s institutions by arresting people on the basis of posting anti-state propaganda on…
