PTA set to launch DIRBS for blocking stolen, smuggled mobile phones
Unregistered devices will be denied mobile communication service and will be included in blacklist if found operational on the public switched network
Cabinet approves MoU with Saudi Arabia to boost IT
Cabinet greenlights game-changing IT partnership with Saudi Arabia
Facebook undersea cable to boost South East Asia internet
Facebook and Google are planning two new undersea internet cables to connect South East Asia to North America.
The project with regional telecoms...
Facebook’s financials improve, despite data scandal
NEW YORK: Facebook shares rose on Wednesday after the social network reported a surprisingly strong 63 per cent rise in profit and...
Possible fraud causes banks to disable int’l ATM transactions
So far no other bank has reported any cyber attack or fraudulent activity within their accounts.
Alibaba’s entrance to enhance Pakistan’s digital economy
Analysts often cite the absence of PayPal as among the impediments to the growth of e-commerce in Pakistan.
Govt wants to establish ICT SEZ on priority basis in Islamabad
As per data accumulated by the central bank, the export of IT and related services rose to $1.067 billion in FY18 against $939 million in FY17, posting a 13% increase
SBP issues ‘Security of Digital Payments’ for banks/MFB in the wake of recent cyber attacks
SBP on Wednesday issued “Security of Digital Payments’ in order to safeguard banks/MFBs and their customers from potential losses due to cyber-crimes and online banking frauds.
Pakistan gets 50 million broadband users in four years
KARACHI: Pakistan-based cellular mobile operators (CMOs) have added 50 million mobile broadband subscribers to their networks in four years since April 23,...
MoIT to provide technologically sound environment for startups
Anusha Rehman described the DigiSkills programme as an important part of information technology initiative of the government.
Apple hires Samsung’s executive for South Korea
LAHORE: Apple has appointed Brandon Yoon, a veteran Microsoft executive and most recently a vice president at Samsung Electronics as the new...
How IT enabled a Matric-qualified carpenter earn $50,000 in 18 months
Matric-qualified Muhammad Muawiya, a 22-year-old resident of Karachi, earns more than a bank manager every month and that too from the comfort...
Google begins opening access to its ChatGPT competitor Bard
Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O)Â Google on Tuesday began the public release of its chatbot Bard, seeking users and feedback to gain ground on Microsoft...
Broadband connections witness 67 per cent growth
In 2013-14 the number of broadband connections stood at 13,205, which grew to 15,084 in 2014-15, 18,012 in 2015-16 and clocked in at 22,004 during 2016-17.
Softbank fund warns of $16.7bn loss due to coronavirus
SoftBank expects to lose $16.7bn (£13.3bn) on firms it has invested in through its tech start-up fund.
The Japanese conglomerate is the world’s...