World Telecom Day 2024

IT Minister visit Huawei on occasion of world telecom day 2024

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima visited Huawei Pakistan to celebrate World Telecommunication Day in Islamabad. The Ministry delegation including Babar Sheikh, Coordinator Sania Zaidi and Mr. Zhangangzhenen, CEO of Carrier Network Business Group from Huawei Management, Mr. Shaizad Rashid, Deputy Director General of Public Relations – Cloud, Mr. Saad Talha…

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Time for inclusion, not division

Time for inclusion, not division

Imran ShauketOverwhelming majority of Pakistanis are a hospitable, loving, accepting and tolerant people. Pakistan’s flag is one of the few in the world that clearly defines the space for Muslims (green) and the minorities (white). Contrary to this reality and because of the actions of very few misguided people, Pakistan is perceived as an intolerant…

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Korean Government Supports Pakistan with 8 Million USD for Women’s Empowerment Through Digitalization

Korean Government Supports Pakistan with 8 Million USD for Women’s Empowerment Through Digitalization

The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Pakistan Office announced on May 15 supporting Pakistan with USD 8 Million to enhance Pakistani women’s capacity for digitalization. KOICA, which is the Korean government grant aid agency, and UN Women joined forces in an initiative aimed at addressing gender disparities in the technology sector and advancing women’s economic…

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Mobile banking, online shopping on hit list of cyber scammers

Users affected by financial PC malware saw an 11% decline in 2023

Islamabad: Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing threats to digital financial assets.The previous 12 months has witnessed a substantial rise in the number of users encountering mobile…

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Cell phones a severe threat to children's eyesight

Cell phones a severe threat to children’s eyesight

The leading ophthalmologist at Al-Shifa Trust, Prof. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, said on Tuesday that smartphones have developed into a significant risk for youngsters.Mobile phones keep children connected at all times and serve many positive purposes, but overuse has become common, leading to serious eye complications, he said.Talking to media men, Dr. Tayyab Afghani said smartphones…

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Suggested headline: Pakistan Bleeds 300 Billion Annually from Illicit Cigarette Trade

Pakistan Bleeds 300 Billion Annually from Illicit Cigarette Trade

Islamabad – A recent report of significant credibility, published by IPSOS, an esteemed international surveying organization, has brought alarming issues in Pakistan’s tobacco industry to light. Mubashir Akram, the National Convenor of ACT Alliance Pakistan, commented on the findings, stating that unbalanced tax policies in Pakistan have particularly increased opportunities for tax evasion among local…

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White Paper Summits (WPS) Announces ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition & Conference

White Paper Summits (WPS) Announces ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition & Conference

Lahore: White Paper Summits, a leading events management company, is proud to announce the upcoming ISEM (International Solar Energy Meet) Pakistan Solar Exhibition and Conference to be held from May 17th to May 19th, 2024, at the Expo Centre Lahore.This three-day event promises to be a pivotal gathering for professionals, stakeholders, and enthusiasts within the…

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Jashn-e-Baharan Festival 2024

Tent-pegging competition marks final day of Jashn-e-Baharan Festival 2024

The hanging of colorful tents was the highlight of the Jashn-e-Baharan 2024 festival, with huge crowds attending the final event in Rawalpindi on Saturday.Organized by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) in Gorakhpur, the event was a huge success. Prominent tent-making clubs from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Azad Kashmir participated in the competition with…

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H.E. Ambassador Jemal Invites Sindh Governor to 2nd Trade Delegation to Ethiopia

H.E. Ambassador Jemal Invites Sindh Governor to 2nd Trade Delegation to Ethiopia

H.E. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Jamal Beker Abdula, Governor of Sindh Province, H.E. Kamran Khan Tessori for the 2nd Business and Trade Mission to Ethiopia from May 26 to May 31, 2024.The Ambassador extended the invitation during a meeting with the…

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