Special correspondent Islamabad. : The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is escalating in Pakistan. Alarming statistics reveal that over 41% of adults in Pakistan are either obese or overweight. Additionally, more than 33 million people are currently living with diabetes, with another 10 million on the verge of developing the disease. Without immediate policy interventions,…
ISLAMABAD: Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has launched an instant support center to address the most frequently asked questions from passengers in Pakistan. This has been done to save their time and provide a convenient and smooth ride experience. This new feature is designed to resolve most queries before and…
Islamabad: Telenor Pakistan has signed an MoU with the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP), the country’s foremost body for travel and tour operators, to redefine how travelers experience connectivity outside of Pakistan. This strategic collaboration empowers travel agents to offer Telenor’s cutting-edge Travel SIM solutions as part of their travel packages, ensuring a seamless…
Islamabad: According to a recent survey*, almost half of parents surveyed (47%) believe that their children play games that are inappropriate for their age. Based on the survey, boys are more prone to such behaviour than girls – 50% and 43% of children respectively have violated age guidelines when playing games on their computers.The survey…
Islamabad: inDrive, the global ride-hailing platform, hosted the prestigious Inner Driver Awards in Pakistan to honor the exceptional contributions of its employees. The ceremony held in Islamabad, celebrated dedication, innovation, and outstanding performance, showcasing the pivotal role employees play in driving the company’s success. The event brought together a distinguished jury panel featuring esteemed professionals…
Islamabad : According to the recent Kaspersky IT Security Economics report, the majority of companies globally find the loss of productivity, securing complex tech environments, and enabling data protection to be the most concerning business issues, driven by growing IT security needs and requirements. In Pakistan data protection is a major business concern, while issues…
Islamabad – Elite Estates Private Limited (EEPL), the developers of the prestigious Eighteen Housing project, has partnered with Pak Charity, a leading not-for-profit trust dedicated to community development, to construct a state-of-the-art mosque and allied facilities, including research centers, within the residential community.The partnership was officially announced during a special ceremony held at the Eighteen…
Islamabad: inDrive, the leading ride-hailing company in Pakistan, recently organized a landmark event to celebrate and honor its top-performing drivers for their dedication and exceptional contributions to the platform. The event marked a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to driver empowerment and support, offering exciting rewards to its most outstanding drivers in Karachi. A…
Islamabad : Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 467,000 malicious files per day in 2024, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw significant growth with experts reporting a 33% surge in Trojan detections compared to 2023. These and other findings are described in the Kaspersky Security Bulletin…
Lahore: LONGi, a global leader in solar panel manufacturing, held a donation delivery ceremony in Padri Village near Lahore, over 150 families received small solar panels in the donation drive across the country, known as LONGi Horizon. This initiative aims to bring sustainable and reliable energy solutions to underserved communities and marks a significant step…
