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…
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LUMS welcomes 1,200 students for Orientation 2023
LUMS recently welcomed a diverse cohort of 1,200 students from cities, towns, and villages across Pakistan at its Orientation. The Orientation featured a series of engaging events designed to help students transition to university life. Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS welcoming the new batch, said, “The LUMS community is committed to foster an environment…
Japan launches ‘Moon Sniper’ mission
JAPAN’S “Moon Sniper” mission blasted off on Thursday (Sept 07) as the country’s space programme looks to bounce back from a string of recent mishaps, weeks after India’s historic lunar triumph. Only the United States, Russia, China and as of last month India have successfully landed a probe on the Moon, with two failed Japanese…
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…
Apple sets Sep 12 date for launch of iPhone 15
APPLE has set Sep 12 as the date for its biggest product-upgrade event of the year, when it’s set to unveil the iPhone 15 line and next-generation smart watches. The company announced the plans on its website and via e-mail under the tagline “Wonderlust”. The presentation will be streamed online at 10.00 am Pacific, with…
United Nations organizes second of 12 dialogues on sustainable development in Multan
four topics chosen by the participants ahead of the event: the cost of gender-based violence; food insecurity; access to basic social services with a focus on water, sanitation and hygiene; and youth employment The United Nations in Pakistan along with the district administration of Multan organized a dialogue with local leaders on Sustainable Development Goals…
BRICS to welcome six new members, a ‘historical milestone’
The BRICS countries welcomed six new members from three different continents marking a historical milestone that underscored the solidarity of BRICS and developing countries and their determination to work together for a better future, officials and experts said. They stated that the expansion of the BRICS, as a new starting point for multilateral cooperation, will…
Fresh Finds Pakistan: Spotify’s Signature Program Celebrates two years
“Beqadra” by Nehaal Naseem, “Sukoon” by Hassan & Roshaan and Shae Gill, and “Kismat” by HASHAM and Rovalio soared to the top three spots captivating listeners far beyond Pakistan and emerging as the most exported songs from Fresh Finds Two years ago, Spotify introduced Fresh Finds Pakistan, a revolutionary program that not only nurtured emerging…
State Life Insurance Company agrees to continue Health Cards facilities
The State Life Insurance Company agreed to provide services on health facility cards by restoring treatment on Health Card by August 31. In this connection the State Life Insurance Company has informed Chief Executive Officer Health Card Plus of their decision as the premium under the program has increased to Rs 85.3 billion with Rs…
Generative AI likely to augment rather than destroy jobs: UN agency finds
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more likely to augment than destroy jobs by automating some tasks rather than taking over a role entirely, a new study from the International Labour Organization (ILO), a Geneva-based UN agency, has found. The study provides a global analysis of the potential exposure of occupations and tasks to AI and…