Pakistan’s first “Digital Dera” established in Pakpattan

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Courtesy of a collaboration between Agriculture Republic and Internet Society Global, Pakistan has its first ever Digital Dera establishment in the remote village of Pakpattan.…

Over 42pc of freelancers in Pakistan are software developers: World Bank

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to a new World Bank report, about 42.4 percent of freelancers in Pakistan are in the software development field. Incredibly, this accounts for about…

Pakistan rises 8 places in this year’s Global Innovation Rankings

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In an incredibly positive development, Pakistan has seriously improved its status as a hub of innovation. The country has risen 8 places up the ladder to…

Pakistan to hold first-ever digital census in 2023

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a significant step on the road to digitalization, Pakistan is all set to begin preparations to conduct its first digital census in 2023.  As…

Chinese companies to invest $15 billion in Pakistan: Secretary BOI

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to Federal Secretary Board of Investment Fareena Mazhar, Chinese businesses are all set to invest a grand sum of $15 billion in the Pakistani…

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Number of 3G/4G users in Pakistan crosses 103 million: PTA

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached an astronomical figure of 103.12 million by the…

China is an important source of investment in Pakistan: PM Imran Khan

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Addressing Pakistan’s relationship with China in terms of economic support, Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that the world’s second-largest economy is an important source of…

Pakistan IT exports surged by 46% in July-August 2021

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In an incredibly positive development, the Ministry of Commerce has revealed that Pakistan’s ICT exports have witnessed a 46% increase to $420 million in the…

Pakistan has promising digital future: Chinese expert

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to a prominent Chinese authority, Pakistan possesses a promising digital future and it is an emerging digital economy that is facing both opportunities and…

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IT Minister launches portal for online registration of freelancers

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque inaugurated a portal for online registration of freelancers at the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) head…

Pakistani AI expert highlights importance of making country AI-ready

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Dr Masood Mehmood Khan, a Pakistani artificial intelligence expert, strongly believes that it is necessary to transform Pakistan into a tech-savvy and AI-ready nation so…

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Remote learning is setting back millions of children in Pakistan, other South Asian countries: UNICEF

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused immeasurable suffering for the masses. One of the most affected sectors of the population is school-going…

Pakistan, UAE agree to enhance cooperation in IT and telecom

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque on Thursday…

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