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By Waqas Naeem When Pakistan was put into lockdown last year, people started using smartphones, tablet computers, and laptops to work, study, and stay connected. As new digital behaviors formed, the critical role of communications service providers in supporting a functioning society with flawless digital communication capabilities in times of crisis came to the forefront. Handling mobile traffic in a huge country like Pakistan is a challenge for service providers. Combined with the increase in the use of smartphones and data, service providers know that they need to step up to meet the expectations of subscribers. Long Term Evolution (LTE),…

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Lady Police Constables (LPCs) are now patrolling the roads of Karachi and have been tasked with spreading awareness about road safety, regulating traffic, and reducing traffic jams. The city administration’s decision to induct women patrol squads is a welcome change as the LPCs revealed that female motorists are delighted with the development and women from the armed forces have commended the decision. The patrol squad’s training started two months ago and it has been on active duty since mid-July. The constables can be seen near the Metropole Hotel and along Shahrah-e-Faisal up to Star Gate. ALSO READ Pakistani and Korean…

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the national flagship carrier in the country, and PAKSAT, the national satellite company have announced the signing of a strategic partnership to develop and deliver state-of-the-art integrated satellite services in addressing the ever-evolving national needs of the private and public sector in Pakistan. Major General Amer Nadeem HI(M), Chairman SUPARCO, Sadaquat Liaquat, CEO PAKSAT Int’l Pvt Ltd, Hatem Bamatraf, President & Group CEO PTCL, Zarrar Hasham Khan, Chief Business Services Officer, PTCL, along with key industry leaders and officials from both companies attended the signing ceremony. Under the partnership, PTCL will be able to provide…

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Pakistan’s all-format captain, Babar Azam, and wicketkeeper-batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, took the ‘Juggling The Ball with Bat Challenge’ during the practice session in Barbados, ahead of the first T20I against West Indies on Wednesday. The challenge, part of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) social media activity, was won by Rizwan who got hold of the ball for a longer period. ALSO READ PCB Faces More Challenges to Implement New Financial Model Babar took the bet first and juggled the ball 38 times while Rizwan did it 63 times, winning the competition by a big margin. The duo took part in ‘Juggling…

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Can we all agree that ‘food’ and ‘discount’ are two words that make us happier than anything else? Guess what, now you can enjoy mouth-watering deals at McDonald’s with UBL Pay! All UBL users can now avail whopping discounts on two of McDonald’s lovers’ all-time favorites. What’s more, users can make payments easily, with UBL Pay, without the hassle of carrying cash or bank cards. All you need is UBL Digital App and voila, the discount is yours! So what are you waiting for? This offer cannot be missed! Go to your nearest McDonald’s outlet and use UBL Pay to…

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The Ministry of Finance has been directed to arrange Rs. 18 billion required to import refined sugar. Finance Minister, Shaukat Tarin, issued directives to the ministry. ALSO READ Natural Gas Supply To Various Sectors Surges To Over 4,000 MMCFD In the recent meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) sought approval for: Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) being allowed to import 200,000 metric tons of sugar. Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to be allowed to purchase sugar from TCP. Rs. 18 billion be allocated for import and storage of sugar for…

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The export of Pakistani rice to China has stopped after traces of coronavirus were found in rice sacks. It was revealed in a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce was conducted under the chairmanship of Senator Zeeshan Khanzada and attended by Trade and Investment Advisor, Abdul Razzaq Dawood, that traces of coronavirus were found in the rice sacks which is why China decided to stop the import of Pakistani rice. ALSO READ Research Reveals Shocking Reduction in Intelligence of COVID-19 Patients According to Dawood, traces of COVID-19 were also found in the packaging of six fish companies, consequently,…

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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…

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