The State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, recently shared important news with the National Assembly. She mentioned that two international companies, Elon Musk Starlink Internet Services and Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology from China, have applied for licenses to operate in Pakistan. Details About the Applications These two companies are hoping to…
Pakistani workers who want to seek employment in the UAE will now have to go through a new process: obtaining a police verification report. This change was discussed during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, highlighting the evolving immigration requirements for those seeking job opportunities in the…
Elon Musk AI company, xAI, is testing a new standalone application for its chatbot, Grok, currently available in beta on iOS. The app, which was launched earlier this month, is designed to enhance user interaction with the Grok AI, offering powerful tools like text generation, summarization, and image creation. This is a significant step in…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued 177 telecom licenses in the fiscal year 2023-24, marking a significant move towards improving the country’s digital and telecom infrastructure. These licenses cover a variety of telecom services, from wireless communications to innovative technologies, supporting Pakistan’s goal to boost digital services across the nation. Diverse Range of Telecom…
The West Indies cricket team has named its squad for a historic two-Test series in Pakistan, set to begin in January 2025. This will be the Caribbean team first Test series in Pakistan in 18 years. Despite being at the bottom of the World Test Championship table, the West Indies are aiming to end the…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), alongside a group of local banks, has committed up to $50.2 million in financing to support Armstrong ZE Pvt. Ltd. in setting up a new tyre manufacturing facility in Gharo town, Sindh. This investment aims to boost local tyre production in Pakistan, reduce the country’s reliance on imports, and create…
Sapphire Electronics (Pvt) Limited, a company under the umbrella of Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited (RCML), has taken a major step forward by announcing a partnership with Samsung Electronics. This collaboration is set to bring Samsung-branded electronic products and home appliances to be manufactured and assembled locally in Pakistan. This agreement between Sapphire Electronics and…
Pakistan has made history by becoming the first team to whitewash South Africa in a bilateral ODI series on their home soil. The final match, played at Wanderers, was a thrilling encounter that saw Pakistan win by 36 runs using the DLS method. This victory capped off a remarkable series for Pakistan, showcasing outstanding performances…
OpenAI has introduced an exciting new feature for ChatGPT on macOS: Advanced Voice Mode. This allows users to talk to ChatGPT using their voice instead of typing. Previously, voice features were only available on mobile for premium users, but now, anyone using ChatGPT on their macOS desktop can enjoy this fun and easy way to…
Meezan Bank, one of the top Islamic banks in Pakistan, has teamed up with Arif Habib Limited, a leading investment bank, to make investing easier and faster for people in Pakistan. The two companies have signed a partnership to launch an exciting new service for investors called the “Instant Top-up Service.” What is the Instant…
