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Islamabad: Telenor Velocity, Telenor Pakistan’s premier startup accelerator program, in partnership with the Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) and Invest2Innovate (i2i), successfully hosted a thought-provoking roundtable discussion during the prestigious +92Disrupt 2024. The session, centered on the theme “From Idea to Impact: Closing the Funding Gap in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem. The roundtable brought together 36…

Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif reached Huawei Technologies’s Bantian headquarter in Shenzhen longgang district, where she was warmly welcomed by Huawei authorities. She met Huawei’s Government Affairs Director Mr. Wang Chengdong to discuss various initiatives to make Lahore a modern digital city. She also discussed with him issues relating to e-commerce, ecosystem and…

As Dubai gears up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the city is set to dazzle with breathtaking fireworks displays that promise to leave you in awe. From December 6, 2024, to January 12, 2025, the night skies across the emirate will come alive with vibrant bursts of color.The…

Islamabad : According to a recent survey by Kaspersky, 54% of children have been exposed to violent content on the Internet. 18% of parents surveyed also reported alarming situations when unknown adults tried to befriend their children in digital space. Another 25% even lost money as a result of their children’s online behavior – including…

Islamabad:– inDrive, a leading ride-hailing and delivery service, has achieved a remarkable milestone in Pakistan with its B2B deliveries tripling in 2024 compared to the previous year. This surge reflects a significant shift in the logistics landscape, driven by a rising demand for swift and reliable courier solutions across diverse industries. An in-depth analysis of…

Islamabad : A recent Kaspersky study reveals that businesses are increasingly worried about the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks. According to the findings, 76% of surveyed companies reported a rise in cyber incidents over the past year, with almost half of respondents (46%) noting that many of these attacks were likely AI-driven….

ISLAMABAD: With over four years of dedicated effort, the Accelerate Prosperity in Central and South Asia (AP Asia) project – funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by Accelerate Prosperity (AP) through the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has catalyzed entrepreneurship, transforming lives and businesses across Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This groundbreaking initiative has…

Islamabad: The Ethiopian Embassy in Islamabad on Thursday hosted a grand event to honor the individuals who have been on forefront to foster the friendship and brotherhood between the two nations by highlighting true image of Ethiopia in Pakistan especially its economic potential, rich heritage, diverse culture and multi-faceted tourism. Addressing the “Champions of Ethio-Pakistan…

Islamabad: Energy experts have urged the government to facilitate the immediate transition of CAPTIVE Power Plants (CPPs) to the grid system. They emphasized that this measure would not only stimulate power demand in the country but would also make significant amounts of natural gas available for the power sector, aligning it with the National Gas…

Islamabad: Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan, has been recognized with the prestigious UN Women 2024 Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Award in the Leadership Commitment category. This accolade underscores his steadfast dedication to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes gender equality and inclusivity. Under the leadership of Khurrum Ashfaque, Telenor Pakistan successfully implemented a…