Mastercard and UPaisa launch a new debit card to transform the Pakistan payments landscape
Mastercard and UPaisa – a digital and financial app by U Microfinance Bank and Ufone 4G – have launched a new physical and virtual debit card, advancing the digital payments landscape in Pakistan. Consumers can now benefit from a hassle free and secure way to shop online with over 7,500 online merchants in Pakistan and wherever Mastercard is accepted globally.
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Google to produce 0.5M Chromebooks in Pakistan by 2026
Tech giant Google launched an initiative to produce half a million Chromebooks in Pakistan, marking the occasion by presenting the first device to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a ceremony. President of Google Asia Pacific (APAC) Scott Beaumont presented locally manufactured chromebook to the prime minister.
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SI Global Signs Partnership with Global Tech Company ProDevice
SI Global Solutions, has signed a strategic agreement with the global tech firm, ProDevice, to become its exclusive partner in Pakistan. This partnership was formalized during a recent signing ceremony in Poland, where CEO of SI Global, Dr. Noman Said, and CEO of ProDevice Global, Tomasz Filipów, signed the partnership agreement.
Zindigi US Dollar-Based Freelancer account sets new standard for Pakistan’s freelance industry
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has contributed majorly towards the ecosystem of freelancers in Pakistan by introducing the launch of its US Dollar-Based Freelancer Account, designed to empower Pakistan’s burgeoning freelancer community.
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Skills360 holds a first of its kind convocation ceremony
Skills360, the country’s first privately-owned edtech platform, held its inaugural convocation ceremony in Karachi, where over 100 students, hailing from diverse backgrounds, were awarded course completion certificates. The Skill Development Council (SDC) approved certificates were awarded in Graphic Designing and CMS Development. Notably, the first batch of Skills360 students was enrolled without any admission or course fees—a groundbreaking move for a privately-owned edtech institute in Pakistan.
Zohaib Khan honored with IT Icon award
Chairman P@SHA Muhammad Zohaib Khan has been conferred the first IT Icon Award by Ecommerce Gateway for his valuable services to the local industry. State Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima presented him the award at the inaugural session of the 25th ITCN Asia.
25th ITCN Asia to be held in Karachi on Aug 27-29
The 25th edition of ITCN Asia, Pakistan’s biggest IT and telecom expo and conference, will take place on August 27–29 at the Expo Center in Karachi. This event is set to focus significant goals of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to facilitate investors, exporters, and entrepreneurs of the IT industry, making Pakistan an emerging tech hub in the world.
Ufone 4G offers Samsung Smartphones at attractive prices to enhance digital lifestyle experiences
Ufone 4G, a leading telecommunications provider in Pakistan, has forged a strategic partnership with Samsung, a South Korean technology giant, to offer smartphones to customers at competitive prices via Ufone 4G’s new sales platform.
Pakistan witnesses first Super Blue Moon of 2024 on Monday
Pakistan has witnessed the first Super Blue Moon on Monday night offering a rare opportunity to the stargazers and space enthusiasts to enjoy this celestial treat.
PTCL Group to provide Managed WAN and All-In-One Desktop Project for ZTBL sites nationwide
Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G), and the largest agriculture bank of Pakistan, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have signed an agreement for Managed WAN and All-In-One Desktop project for ZTBL sites nationwide.