Tech and Telecom

Xiaomi’s offshoot Poco is all set to launch the much-anticipated Poco M3 Pro 5G tomorrow. Just ahead of its launch, the company has uploaded teaser images revealing the design of the upcoming handset. Unlike the vanilla Poco M3, which has an elongated camera bump extending across the device, the Poco M3 Pro 5G will come with a smaller rectangular camera aisle. The camera bump stands out from the rest of the phone due to textural difference. In addition to this, there is a large “POCO” logo under the bump. Surprisingly, the company has also snuck in a smaller “designed by…

Google Photos wants to make it easier for you to find your photos and videos. The company is adding new search filters for its gallery app that will let you sort between favorites, videos, selfies, collages, animations, movies, creations, to find what you’re looking for. ALSO READ Google’s New App for Tablets Brings Movies, Games and Books in One Place According to a report from Android Police, the feature still seems to be in testing as it cannot be accessed from any device. These new filters are not tied to a specific version of Google Photos either, which means that the…

The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by 1.13 percent during the week ending May 7, 2021, SBP data showed on Monday. According to the central bank data, the foreign currency reserves held by the SBP were recorded at $15,774.5 million. This is $177 million up compared to $15,597.9 million recorded in the previous week. According to a statement by the SBP, the increase in reserves was brought on by the official inflows of the government. Overall liquid foreign currency reserves, including net reserves held by commercial banks other than the SBP, stood at…

Pakistani philanthropist and Edhi Foundation Chairman, Faisal Edhi, revealed that he has submitted a visa request application to the Palestinian Embassy in Pakistan to fly to the war-torn country and provide help to the innocent Palestinians under attack by the Israeli forces. “We want to take part in the relief work in Palestine via the Edhi Foundation. Five people, including my son Saad Edhi [and myself], will be going to Palestine,” Faisal informed. ALSO READ These Unseen Pictures Show the Truth of How Muslims Lost Jerusalem to the Jews Faisal Edhi confirmed that he has applied for the visa to…

National Resources Pvt. Ltd. (NRL) is planning to go for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), a national daily reported on Tuesday. NRL is a joint venture of six business houses in Pakistan that had come together in 2019, intending to develop the Reko Diq reserves. These include Lucky Group, Arif Habib Limited, Liberty Group, Fatima Group, Mari Petroleum, and South Western Mining Company. The company is opting for a stock listing, said the NRL Chief Executive Officer, Shamsuddin Sheikh, while speaking to media. Sheikh informed that the partners in this company are not only financially…

The people of Karachi observed the hottest night in six years as the night temperature persisted at 32.5 degrees Celsius for the first time since 2015. This was due to the lack of sea breeze under the influence of tropical cyclone Tauktae. The impact of the intense heatwave was felt throughout the day as the temperature remained around 40 degrees even after the sunset. ALSO READ Pakistan Receives Record Remittance of $2.8 Billion in April 2021 Chief Meteorological Officer, Sardar Sarfraz, said that the night between Sunday and Monday was the second hottest in the history of Pakistan, as the…

Over several decades of being present in the Pakistani market, Honda Atlas has become a household name among the general public and car lovers alike. That is why the news of the launch of the “all-new” Honda City is of special interest to a large number of people across the country. The 6th generation Honda City is set to officially launch in Pakistan in July 2021. However, Honda Atlas has decided to open up the bookings for the vehicle a month and a half in advance, without even fully revealing the vehicle. About the Upcoming Honda City The 6th generation…

The Embassy of the United States in Islamabad has recognized a known developer and tech enthusiast, Ahmad Awais, for his contribution to the Mars 2020 helicopter mission – the first attempt in history to make powered and controlled flight on the surface of Mars. “Pakistani developers are truly making their mark in the world. #DidYouKnow Ahmad Awais (@MrAhmadAwais), a Pakistani award-winning open-source engineer, contributed code to the software for the Mars 2020 helicopter mission, also known as NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter”? the embassy tweeted. Pakistani developers are truly making their mark in the world. #DidYouKnow Ahmad Awais (@MrAhmadAwais), a Pakistani award-winning…

Aquos R6 is the latest flagship phone from Sharp, but its main highlight isn’t its top-tier specifications (also impressive), but its ginormous main camera. There is only one camera on the back, but it is a massive 1-inch sensor, the biggest camera sensor ever seen on a smartphone. Design and Display The Sharp Aquos R6 is one of the very few smartphones in the world with an ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. A refresh rate this high is usually seen on competitive gaming monitors used by professional gamers. This is on top of a 6.67-inch OLED display with 2K resolution, curved…

The remittance received from Overseas Pakistanis in April stood at $2.8 billion, which is an all-time high figure for a single month. The remittances figures in April are higher than 56 percent compared with the same month of last year. The growth in remittance inflows was reported mainly because of the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, which traditionally attracted additional money from various countries. Expatriate Pakistanis send extra money to their relatives to do Eid-related spending and mandatory charity of Zakat and Fitrana to deserving people in the home country. On a cumulative basis, remittances have also surpassed previous records.…