LUMS faculty showcases Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded Project at the 78th UN General Assembly
Dr. Maryam Mustafa, Director, Saida Waheed Gender Initiative and Assistant Professor of Computer Science at LUMS, recently presented her project, ‘Awaaz-e-Sehat: Empowering Maternal Healthcare with Voice-Enabled Electronic Record Management’ at the 78th United Nations General Assembly. She was part of the session on ‘Artificial Intelligence for Accelerating Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: Addressing Society’s Greatest…
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Punjabi Music fever is at an all-time high on Spotify in Pakistan
The musical journey of Punjabi music on Spotify has been nothing short of spectacular. With its rich diversity, captivating melodies, and percussive vocals, Punjabi music has found a special place in the hearts of Pakistani listeners. In recent years, the music landscape in Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with Punjabi music gaining unprecedented popularity…
Apple’s iPhone 15 debut includes higher price on top model
The company unveiled four new models iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, Apple is also releasing the phone’s latest operating system, iOS 17, on Sep 18 APPLE introduced its latest iPhones at an event on Tuesday (Sep 12), banking on new materials, camera upgrades and improved performance to coax back consumers…
Pakistani Pop Duo “Hassan and Roshaan” bring back the 90s as Spotify’s latest RADAR Pakistan Artists
Hassan and Roshaan now join the esteemed ranks of RADAR Pakistan’s featured talents, and their exclusive two part mini-documentary promises to provide fans with an intimate look into their artistic journey Spotify’s RADAR Pakistan, a beacon for emerging musical talents, continues to illuminate the local music scene by featuring the captivating Pakistani Pop songwriting duo,…
Huawei launches Mate 60 Pro+ smartphone for Presale
Huawei also launched Mate X5, a new version of its foldable phone series CHINA’S Huawei Technologies on Friday (Sept 08) started Presales for its Mate 60 Pro+ smartphone, adding a new version to a series that has captured global attention for revealing the Chinese tech firm’s success in beating back against US sanctions. With no…
Unesco seeks regulation in first guidance on GenAI use in education
UNESCO published its first guidance on use of Generative AI (GenAI) for education, urging governmental agencies to regulate the use of the technology, including protection of data privacy and putting an age limit for users. Launched by Microsoft-backed OpenAI in November, GenAI chatbot ChatGPT has become the world’s fastest growing app to date, and its…
Pakistani Origin Ahmed Larik Selected Among Top 100 Saudi Technology Leaders
He is the only Pakistani who receive this recognition this year Pakistani Origin IT Wizard Ahmed Ali Larik has been selected among the Top 100 Saudi visionary leaders by the prestigious platform DT100 for his extraordinary contribution in the transformation of the digital banking landscape. Ahmed Ali Larik became limelight as an accomplished visionary professional…
Digital Domination: Opportunities and Challenges Unveiled at ITCN Asia 2023
Day 2 of the ITCN Asia 2023 conference witnessed a captivating event titled “Digital Domination: Opportunities and Challenges,” which provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of technology and education. Held in Karachi, this event was conducted in partnership between the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), also an Academic Partner for ITCN Asia 2023, and…
Spotify Reveals Popular Trends amongst Gen Z and Millennials of Pakistan
With the love for pop and all its iterations on the rise, the youth of today is gravitating towards younger artists including the likes of Talha Anjum and Abdul Hannan As the youth continues to drive musical trends in Pakistan, Spotify has revealed exciting data highlighting the artists, tracks, and genres that are the most…
Karachi Slush’D hosts a fireside chat between Spotify and Coke Studio
The recently concluded Slush’D event in Karachi included a much-anticipated fireside chat between Khan FM, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, and Zeeshan Haider Sikander, Coke Studio Manager for Coca-Cola in Eurasia and Middle East. Representing two of the most loved music brands in the country, the two individuals…