Tech and Telecom

Motorola is set to announce the Edge 20 series next week. One of the phones in the series will be the Edge 20 Pro, which has appeared in a new leak with official-looking renders. ALSO READ Motorola Edge 20 Series Specs Revealed in a Detailed Leak The Edge 20 Pro was expected to feature a curved screen like the original Edge and Edge+ phones, but the renders below show that Motorola is ditching the whole purpose of the “Edge” branding. The Edge 20 Pro is now expected to sport a flat screen like the rest of the Edge phones released…

In order to rapidly increase tax revenues by adding new taxpayers via extensive and innovative use of technology, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification for the constitution of a Committee for Integration of Businesses, which has been formed by the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue. ALSO READ Govt Imposes Additional 7.5% WHT on Electricity Bills Over Rs. 25,000 for Non-Filers Aneeq Khawar has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee. He will report directly to the Minister for Finance and Revenue in his capacity as Chairman of the Apex Committee. He will work closely…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces hindrance in the implementation of the new financial model of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The franchises, facing losses for the last five years, had moved to the Lahore High Court (LHC) in September last year against the league’s current financial model. Later, the board and the franchises reached an out-of-court settlement to resolve the disagreements with mutual consent. They appointed a retired Supreme Court judge as an arbitrator to assist them in the implementation of the new financial model. ALSO READ KP Govt Claims to Have Ended Illegal Mining The PCB also engaged a…

Folks over at GSMArena have got their hands on an exclusive leak that points towards the first Android phone with magnetic wireless charging. Similar to Apple’s MagSafe technology, Realme is prepping to launch a phone with MagDart, a wireless magnetic charger. ALSO READ Realme is Working With Kodak for its Next Flagship Phone: Leak Just like Apple’s MagSafe for the iPhone 12 series, the MagDart will attach to the back of the phone magnetically to provide an undisclosed amount of power. This charger is significantly bigger than Apple’s iteration, but also includes a fan to keep thermals in check. Realme has…

The Nokia XR20 took the spotlight in HMD Global’s latest product launch, but the brand also has a few other announcements in store. The Nokia C30 has become official as the latest budget phone from the company alongside the Nokia 6310 feature phone and a new pair of TWS earbuds. ALSO READ Nokia XR20 is a Rugged Phone With 5G and Waterproofing Nokia C30 The Nokia C30 is another reinterpretation of a classic Nokia phone from years past, but this time it’s a budget phone with a massive battery. The display is a 6.82-inch LCD with 720p resolution and a…

Zi Solar Pvt. Ltd., a renewable energy solution provider in Pakistan, has entered into an exclusive partnership with a Korean global leader in renewable energy called Aeonus Co. Ltd. to enable the deployment of Electric Vehicles (EV) charging and storage equipment in Pakistan. The companies will also engage in collaborative research and development efforts to promote electric charging infrastructure and facilities in Pakistan in line with the government’s objective to promote EVs for improving the environment and to reduce the oil import bill. This collaboration complements the EV Policy 2021-2026 that aims to create a robust local EV market with…

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has claimed that illegal mining has ended in the province. In a bid to stop illegal mining across the province, around 30 officers were suspended and disciplinary action was taken against them. The police received almost 2,669 complaints of illegal mining in the last two years, of which 1,336 were converted into FIRs. Besides, the government has auctioned all empty blocks and sites and approved the establishment of a gemstone laboratory, technical training, and certification center to generate revenue and produce skilled labor. ALSO READ Natural Gas Supply To Various Sectors Surges To Over 4,000…

Antibodies generated by China’s Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine decrease below a key threshold six months after receiving the second dose. However, a third shot boosts the antibodies, a lab study has found. The study involved two cohorts with over 50 participants each who had received two doses of Sinovac’s vaccine two and four weeks apart respectively while 540 participants either received the third dose of the vaccine or a placebo. ALSO READ Pakistani Climber Becomes the Youngest to Summit World’s 2 Tallest Mountains According to the study, only 16.9% and 35.2% of the participants who received the two doses of Sinovac’s…

Non-filer consumers who use more than Rs. 25,000 worth of electricity per month will now have to pay an additional 7.5 percent tax on electricity bills. Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) announced through its website that the government had implemented a new withholding tax (WHT), effective from July 1, 2021. ALSO READ Renewable Energy to Soon Account for 7% of Pakistan’s Energy Mix: CEO AEDB The statement on LESCO’s website reads, “Dear customer! The government of Pakistan has imposed a 7.5 percent tax on electricity bills of over Rs. 25,000 monthly. If you are a filer, immediately send your reference…

Further bolstering its industry-leading international roaming portfolio that covers a majority of the countries across all major continents, Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading mobile connectivity partner, has launched the Saudi Arabia international roaming bundle. Under this especially economical Saudi Arabia international roaming offer, customers will get 35 call minutes and 1GB of data with a validity of 90 days for PKR 999+tax only. For activation of the offer, Zong users can dial *4255#. Alternatively, they can also visit Zong’s online shop: https://www.zong.com.pk/onlineshop/ir-bundles to avail the offer. The Saudi Arabia international roaming offer can be availed by Zong’s prepaid customers only. “Saudi…