Tech and Telecom

Chinese company Transsion Holdings has shown keen interest in investing in a number of sectors in Pakistan including mobile phones and electric bikes. The interest was expressed by the founder and Chairman of Transsion Holdings Zhu Zhaojiang during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Shenzhen. According to Radio Pakistan, the company is interested not only in investing in the manufacturing of mobile phones, and electric bikes but is also interested in modern agriculture and fintech in Pakistan. During the meeting, the premier asked the federal ministers and Pakistan’s Ambassador to China to prepare a strategy together with Transsion…

The World Bank has announced several job openings in Islamabad for various specialist positions as part of its ongoing projects. These roles are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and community development within the region. Program Specialist (Housing Reconstruction) The World Bank is seeking a Program Specialist in Housing Reconstruction for a World Bank-funded project in Islamabad. Ideal candidates should possess: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Social Sciences, Public/Social Policy, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields. Over 10 years of experience in housing or infrastructure reconstruction. Expertise in community-driven projects and a solid understanding…

In a shocking incident, a security guard shot and killed a TikToker in Karachi’s Buffer Zone area where the victim, Saad Ahmed, 24, was filming a TikTok video near Sereena Mobile Mall when he approached Ahmed Gul, a 35-year-old security guard, and asked him about the recent India-Pakistan cricket match. The Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match is just around the corner and fans of both countries across the globe are going through the cricket fever that mega-event proliferates upon its arrival every two years. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Central, the incident occurred within the limits of the…

Imad Wasim recently crowned himself the best all-rounder in the world, only to be promptly ruled out of Pakistan’s first T20 World Cup match against co-host USA due to an untimely injury. The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a clip on social media featuring a candid moment where Imad Wasim was asked, “Who would be your first pick as an all-rounder?” With a straight face and no hint of irony, Imad boldly responded, “Imad Wasim.” When pressed for a reason, Imad calmly retorted, “Who is better than me?” He backed up his bold claim by stating, I usually bowl in…

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is likely to get a budget of Rs. 11.82 billion for the next fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25). According to documents seen by ProPakistani, the MoITT is likely to see a 30 percent increase in its budget for FY25. Out of the total budget, the development budget is likely to be around Rs. 7 billion. Under the proposed budget, the Special Communication Organization (SCO) will get a budget of Rs. 6.98 billion. A budget of Rs. 1.5 billion would be allocated to the National Information Technology Board (NITB). The Pakistan Software Export Board…

“Wicketkeeper of the tournament” in PSL just two months ago, now an absolute disaster behind the stumps in Pakistan colours. Shocking? But with his fitness, not really. We all know how destructive Azam Khan can be with the bat, but failing to replicate that form at the international stage coupled with poor wicket-keeping performance has landed him in hot waters. Three dropped catches, one missed stumping, and a few fumbles in just the last FIVE games — that’s the kind of wicketkeeping Azam Khan’s been dishing out lately. It doesn’t matter how many runs he scores; in crunch moments, this kind of sloppiness…

Babar Azam’s Men in Green will take on co-hosts USA at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas to kickstart their T20 World Cup campaign in their Group A tie. The USA defeated their neighbor Canada in the opening game of the World Cup by 7 wickets while chasing a target of 197 and they are going through a purple patch right now since defeating Bangladesh in three match series. Mohammad Rizwan and skipper Babar Azam are both expected to open the innings while Usman Khan might play as a one-down following his quickfire 38 runs off 21 balls in the…

Pakistan is eager to access Chinese capital market as part of its strategy to raise international finances, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said while speaking at the Pak-China Business Forum in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday. He said preparations were already underway to structure the bond similar to Egypt’s guarantee-backed model. Locally, Aurangzeb noted the recent drop in the inflation rate in Pakistan and predicted the central bank’s benchmark interest rate to fall this year. Addressing temporary delays in payments and repatriation faced by Chinese partners and investors, Aurangzeb assured that these issues are not structural and vowed support for urgent resolution.…

With the rising youth population in Pakistan, there is an increase in coffee consumption driven by the younger generation in colleges and universities, reflecting changing tastes influenced by the increasing youth population. Pakistan, as an emerging market for coffee, needs to be explored further by rationalizing the duty structure. The overall duty on finished coffee products, including customs duty, additional customs duty, and regulatory duty, currently stands at 53 percent, while bulk imports face a duty of 28 percent. The duty on tea is only 13 percent. For Adil Aslam, an undergraduate student studying in Lahore this is absurd. “I…

Air Link Communication Limited (PSX: AIRLINK) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IMIKI Corporation to manufacture smart wearable devices in Pakistan. “Muzzaffar Hayat Piracha, CEO Air Link Communication Limited (Airlink) is privileged to have accompanied the Honourable Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on a landmark visit to China, where Airlink has signed a momentous MOU with IMIKI Corporation to manufacture smart wearable devices. Yet another initiative of Airlink in paving the way for innovation and technological advancement in Pakistan,” the company said in a stock filing on Wednesday. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials…