Jazz partners with Huawei to boost network capacity
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has partnered with Huawei to elevate its long-haul network to a groundbreaking 400G per wavelength capacity with the deployment of C+L band systems, a first-of-its-kind for Long Haul Backbone network deployment in Pakistan.
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SIFC gives go ahead for establishing largest IT Park in Islamabad
The Standing Investment Facilitation Committee (SIFC) has given the green light to establish the country’s largest IT Park in the G-10 sector of the federal capital, covering an expansive area of 3.3 acres. This landmark decision marks a significant stride forward for Pakistan’s burgeoning tech landscape, promising unparalleled opportunities for innovation and progress.
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6 Pakistani companies participated in Game Developers Conference
As many as 6 dynamic Pakistani companies and a delegation of 30 delegates have participated in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 held in San Francisco, USA.
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Zong 4G empowers users with All-New Notify-Me service
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading mobile network operator, is revolutionizing communication with the launch of its innovative Notify-Me service. This user-friendly service eliminates the frustration of unanswered calls due to an unavailable recipient.
Pakistan IT expert becomes advisor at Arab ICT Organization
Pakistan-born Dr. Noman Ahmed Said, an emerging IT expert, has been appointed as an honorary advisor by the Arab Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Organization, a regional think tank for Arab ICT ministers and senior decision-makers from the public and private sectors.
PTCL Group in collaboration with PPAF bridges digital gap by equipping women with smartphones
n celebration of International Women’s Day, Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group, joined hands with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) to empower 100 women entrepreneurs in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This initiative is part of the “Ba-Ikhtiar” program, a year-long endeavor to bridge the digital divide and equip women with the essential tools and financial knowledge necessary for building sustainable businesses.
Jazz , Tech Valley join forces to empower young minds with ‘Digital Safar’ Program
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has partnered with Tech Valley, a Google for Education partner, to introduce the ‘Digital Safar’ program to schools across Pakistan to equip more than 300,000 students with foundational coding skills and essential internet safety practices, preparing them for the opportunities and challenges of the digital landscape.
10Pearls University holds Women Tech Quest 2024
Women Tech Quest 2024, an initiative of 10Pearls University, is a platform for women to compete, learn, network and showcase their tech talents. The 8th edition of Women Tech Quest (WTQ) took place in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Over 1200 women in technology from across the three cities took part in the event.
Coach360 Launches EdTech Platform to Empower Youth
Coach360, a platform for mentoring and counseling young talent, has launched Skills360, one of the first privately owned EdTech institutes in Pakistan, focused on upskilling the country’s existing and upcoming workforce. It aims to empower Pakistan’s youth by providing it with essential IT skills for a secure financial future. The platform adopts a structured approach to career advancement, offering a simple yet impactful process starting with the selection of a course aligned with an individual’s career aspirations. Learning is facilitated by industry experts who impart relevant and current knowledge, followed by interactive assessments to test and refine acquired skills.
JazzCash success story recognized at MWC 24
The business growth potential and the financial inclusion focus of JazzCash as presented by CEO Jazz Aamir Ibrahim took the center stage during the Connected Industries discussions at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024.