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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Senator Sehar Kamran stresses need to move away from zero-sum geopolitical games

Senator Sehar Kamran stresses need to move away from zero-sum geopolitical games

KAZAN, RUSSIA: Sehar Kamran, Member National Assembly of Pakistan participated in the Annual Meeting of the Russia-Islamic Countries Strategic Vision Group, which focused on the theme “Russia – Islamic World: A Just Multipolar World Order and Secure Development.”The event, organized by the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group and chaired by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov,…

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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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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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Mobile banking, online shopping on hit list of cyber scammers

Users encountering mobile banking Trojans, with attacks on Android users surged by 32% – contrary to 2022

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

Phone addiction a significant health risk

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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Moot calls for following China’s model for green development in Pakistan

Moot calls for following China’s model for green development in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: President Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) Ambassador Jauhar Saleem said on Friday that Pakistan needed to take a leaf out of China’s book in launching climate resilient projects and adopting best practices according to its ground realities to ensure speedy and sustained development.Addressing a seminar “CPEC: Driving Sustainable Growth Through Green Development” organized by…

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