Tech and Telecom

Former West Indies captain and honorary Pakistani citizen, Darren Sammy, has revealed that the security situation in Pakistan has improved drastically over the last few years, and as a result, the cricketing world has changed its perception of the country. ALSO READ ICC Gets Trolled for a Huge Blunder [Video] Sammy said that several international players have asked him about Pakistan and have expressed interest in playing cricket in the country. Peshawar Zalmi’s head coach said that the players now ask him about the golf courses and dinner options available in the country rather than the security situation. Sammy said…

Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, has collaborated with the Universal Service Fund (USF) to provide 4G services in Jacobabad, Shikarpur & Kashmore districts of Sindh. The contract was signed by Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary, CEO – USF and Aamir Ibrahim, CEO – Jazz. Syed Amin Ul Haque, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication; Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives; and Mian Muhammad Somroo, Federal Minister for Privatization graced the occasion with their presence. Aamir Ibrahim, CEO – Jazz, said, “Jazz invested US$ 462 million during the…

Two sniffer dogs trained to detect coronavirus-infected travelers helped to detect one such passenger by sniffing swabs. According to the details, 177 passengers had landed at Peshawar’s Bacha Khan International Airport on a private airline’s flight today, and their samples for COVID-19 were taken. Fortunately, the dogs at the airport detected the deadly virus in one of the flyers’ samples. ALSO READ Islamabad Airport Gets New Type of COVID-19 Detectors Sniffer dogs have also been deployed at the New Islamabad International Airport to identify COVID-19 patients entering Pakistan from abroad. ALSO READ Govt to Officially Regulate Poultry: Minister Following the…

Hungarian National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYEI) has granted a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificate to CanSino Biologics, a Chinese vaccine manufacturer founded in 2009, for its COVID-19 vaccine known as Convidecia. According to details, OGYEI issued the GMP certificate to CanSinoBIO on 21 May after a comprehensive inspection of CanSinoBIO’s manufacturing of Convidecia. ALSO READ KP Chief Minister Goes Undercover and Catches Officials Taking Bribes [Video] The GMP certificate by an EU member shows that CanSinoBIO’s manufacturing facilities and quality control system are in line with high production standards and guidelines laid down by the EU. The EU’s…

Pakistani rupee lost its ground during today’s trade as it went down by Rs. 34 paisas against the US dollar. ALSO READ Rupee Finally Breaks the Losing Streak Against the US Dollar The PKR lost 34 paisas against the USD today, closing at Rs. 153.698 to the USD at the end of the trading day today (Monday, 23 May) compared to Rs. 152. 356 to the USD on Friday (21 May). PKR lost over a rupee (Rs. 1.07) to the greenback over the past week, and this week’s deterioration plunges it even deeper. The GDP projections recently making headlines might…

Maryam Mujtaba, a proud resident of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), has achieved a huge milestone by becoming the first woman commercial pilot from the region. Expressing her delight in an interview with reporters, Maryam credited her family, mentors, and colleagues for helping her every step of the way. The President of AJK, Sardar Masood Khan, commended her for her significant contributions to the aviation sector as a living example for other women to pursue their dreams without bearing the burden or proclivity of cultural traditions. ALSO READ Pakistan Railways’ Unused Land Should Be Put to Use: Minister Maryam had…

A couple of weeks ago, Master Changan Motors made an announcement on their social media, hinting that they will be putting their autonomous driving tech to the test on the roads of Pakistan. In that announcement, Changan said that it will put its self-driving technology up against the three of the most formidable elements of Pakistan’s roads including the tricky road network, rush-hour traffic, and drowsy drivers. ALSO READ Hyundai Tucson Recalled in Pakistan Due to Fire Hazard In the latest video clip released by Changan, its latest vehicle – the Uni T – can be seen showing off its…

The motorcycle market is arguably the strongest in the entire automotive market of Pakistan as each year motorcycle manufacturers sell them by hundreds of thousands. Around the mid-to-late 2010s, the industry received several new products in the market that became rapidly became popular. Although the demand for the 70cc, 100cc, and 125cc commuter bikes is high, the appeal of motorcycles has been fading due to unrelenting and unexplained hikes in their prices. The Chairman of the All Pakistan Motorcycle Assemblers (APMA), Muhammad Sabir Sheikh, recently claimed that the aid concern can be addressed by the government. ALSO READ Honda Opens…

The famous actor and TV personality, Fahad Mustafa, was showered with praises by current and former cricketers for his exceptional batting skills in a practice session. Fahad uploaded a video on Twitter, showcasing his batting skills. ALSO READ ICC Gets Trolled for a Huge Blunder [Video] Former Pakistan captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, appreciated Fahad’s batting and asked him to join the squad for the upcoming remainder of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 in Abu Dhabi. Bhi Wah wah @fahadmustafa26 bhai sath aajaye ap be Abudahbi https://t.co/xNapDtKDsW — Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) May 23, 2021 The world’s fastest bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, joined the…

Pakistan has seen revolutionary changes happening to the information and communication technology sector during the past few years. It is all because of intellectual minds that today technology that was beyond our reach is now blooming within Pakistan. ConsoliAds is among many other companies making waves internationally across digital touchpoints. ConsoliAds, A Mobile Ad Mediation Platform ConsoliAds is the 1st Singapore-based mobile ad mediation platform with a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region. To date, ConsoliAds has outstandingly achieved 3.5 billion-plus impressions from across the globe, providing ~20% instant incremental revenue to mobile publishers making a significant difference. Thriving among…