IT Parks to expand Pakistan’s digital landscape
With digital growth going through a rapid revolution, the country is inching towards establishing a vibrant network of Information Technology (IT) parks to expand its digital landscape. As the modern-day electronic gadgets have influenced the entire lifestyle, these IT parks would provide young professionals a launching pad to execute their innovative ideas and contribute to…
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Pakistan to host 21st APICTA Awards 2022 in Islamabad
Recognized as the Oscars of the Asian IT industry. Popularly called the APICTA Awards, the 2022 edition is taking place in Islamabad, from December 7-11 The 21st APICTA Awards of the regional economies are being held in Pakistan for the first time since the inception of the alliance. They are being organized by the Pakistan…
President for improving Pakistan’s IT ecosystem to facilitate growth
President Dr Arif Alvi urged the need to facilitate the expansion and growth of Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) sector. He said that an informed and dynamic leadership was needed to take steps to facilitate IT businesses, improve Pakistan’s IT eco-system, and provide a conducive environment to budding entrepreneurs in the field of IT and emerging…
All internet services restored across country: PTA
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday said that all internet services had been restored, hours after disruption was reported across the country. “Faults in the terrestrial segment of SEAMEWE-5 have been repaired at 2 AM PST. Internet services are operational as per normal routine”, said a PTA official in a tweet. SEAMEWE-5, also known as…
Submarine cable fault partially impacted internet across Pakistan
Cable-cut in the International Submarine Cable AAE-1 in Egypt had partially impacted the internet services in Pakistan and due to this, some customers are facing minor service degradation. The spokesperson of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) said that PTCL in conjunction with the International Submarine Consortium is working to fully restore internet services on priority….
K-Electric announces Winners of the first 7/11+ Innovation Challenge
K-Electric (KE) announced the winners for the first 7/11+ Innovation Challenge in partnership with INNOVentures Global at a day-long event held at Habib University in Karachi. KE’s 7/11+ Innovation Challenge is the first of its kind event in Pakistan’s utility market, designed for entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and university students to promote and accelerate strategic innovation….
China-Pakistan S&T cooperation center inaugurated in Beijing
China-Pakistan Science and Technology Cooperation Centre was inaugurated to facilitate the Chinese technology companies to conduct businesses in Pakistan, strengthening bilateral ties and acting as a bridge between the youth of two countries. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque and President of Zhongguancun Belt and Road Industrial Promotion Association (ZBRA), Zhang Xiaodong inaugurated the…
Google Tech Valley To Provide Technological Tools of Learning to Pakistani Schools
To bring innovation in the education sector Google has tied up with a private school with a nationwide presence. Under the agreement, Google Tech Valley signed a memorandum of understanding with the private school to upskill teachers and give exposure to students to universal tools of learning. Google has tied up with several government schools…
Twitter to launch blue check subscription next week, says Musk
TWITTER will tentatively launch its blue check subscription feature next Friday (Dec 2), chief executive officer Elon Musk said in a tweet, after holding off on the launch earlier this week. The social media platform will use different colour checks for organisations and individuals, Musk said. “Gold check for companies, grey check for governments, blue for…
PITB Incubation Wing and Swyft Logistics Sign MoU to Support Local Start-up Ecosystem
An MoU was signed between Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Incubation Wing and Swyft Logistics to mutually support the development of the local startup eco system in Pakistan. The MoU was signed by PITB Joint Director Incubation Wing Hammad Khailque and CEO Swyft Logistics Muhammad Uns in a ceremony held at Arfa Software Technology Park….