Author: Sohail Shahid

In an interview to BBC channel on “Hard Talk” show, with the host Stephen Sackur, Pakistan Information Minister, Fawad Hussain Chaudhry has invited Google, Facebook, and other big tech companies to open their offices in Pakistan. Fawad Chaudhry shared that, Pakistani Government is eager to do business with global tech companies while admiring their worldwide efforts as well. Specifically, Fawad said that he truly respects Google, Facebook, and other technology companies; and I want them to join Pakistan for their expansion of businesses in South Asian region. “We want to do business with technology companies, and we acknowledge their contribution…

Good News for Content Writers: This digital economy, growing faster than the speed of light, is swiftly fading away many old- school jobs. But in this tough and competent period, still you can be demand of the future. As a creative content writer, you don’t need specific courses or degree to make it your bread n butter. Creativity might be tricky or tough, but it has always been rewarding and demand of the period. Simply, Basic English language, and Grammar Rules taught at your college are enough to initiate your further step. On top of that if you are already…

BMW signed an MoU with an e-commerce giant (Alibaba) for a strategic partnership promoting digital transformation across businesses. BMW becomes the first auto manufacturer to leverage the Alibaba Business Operating System. On October 26, BMW and Alibaba signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic partnerships in Beijing. Sticking to the principle of “complementary advantages and win-win cooperation”, the both sides will optimize their own resources. In addition, carry out comprehensive cooperation in marketing, branding, end-to-end operations, services, information technology, etc. The partnership provides digitalization to BMW’s full business process and empowers dealers with an ability to provide an end-to-end…

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday shared his master plan of “dream knowledge city” at the Namal University, the major construction of which is expected to complete by 2027. Dubbed the Namal Knowledge City, It will be the first Knowledge City in Pakistan. The planning of the project will be carried out by the well-renowned architect, Tony Ashai. The project is based near Mianwali. In a tweet, Tony Ashai showed his gratitude for the Prime Minister by saying, “Thank you PM @ImranKhanPTI for giving me the opportunity to be part of your dream. A proud moment for Pakistanis and inshallah…

French company DxOMark launched a new score for audio performance of phones last year. This year, the ranking company is back with yet another scoring system, this time for phone displays. The ranking system is based on different factors like readability, color, and motion. According to DxOMark, it generates its score by using more than 400 subjective and objective tests. The company measures scores in six important areas of phone display, namely readability, color, motion, video, touch, and artifacts (attributes like notch area, ghost touches, and flickers). DxOMark’s latest ranking offering competes directly with sites like DisplayMate, and gains a…

Elvira Nabiullina, the head of the Bank of Russia, argued that there is a line between anonymity and privacy regarding the circulation of an upcoming digital ruble. Speaking at a press conference, Nabiullina said that Russia’s digital ruble will not have the same level of anonymity as cash. However, the bank expects to strengthen user’s privacy. Nabiullina promised, “Still, we shouldn’t confuse the anonymity with confidentiality of digital ruble transactions. Indeed, there will not be the same level of anonymity that is supported by cash transactions. But confidentiality is expected to be enhanced.” Nabiullina expanded by saying, a digital ruble…

October has been a lucky month for startups. Many of them received huge funding in the previous weeks. The Pakistani startup industry has been growing exponentially with incubation centers and software technology parks being established in collaboration with universities. This is helping students and professionals polish their ideas and make products that fills a market gap. During uncertainties posed by the Coronavirus, startups getting funding is nothing short of a ray of hope for the startup industry. Today we will give you an overview of the startups that have shattered blocks by receiving funding in October 2020: Also read: A Pakistani…

As local dramas showing monotonous stories, many viewers are finding their comfort in Netflix which provides a bigger variety of shows and films to watch. However, the Minister of Science and Technology in Pakistan, Fawad Chaudhry, announced that Pakistan has now found its ray of hope in like of their local version of Netflix which is about to be launched. Fawad Chaudhry made an announcement regarding Pakistan’s first OTT (over the top) TV on his Twitter account by saying: “We at the Ministry of Science and Technology are all set to launch Pakistan’s first OTT television (Pak version of Netflix). Technology part…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to elevation of the existing education system by integrating ‘Google for Education. By doing so, KP will be the first province to revamp its education system on modern principles. For the unversed, Google for Education is a service provided by Google that offers free and secure education tools to transform how students learn, work, and innovate together. Pertaining to that update, a team from Google for Education also called on the provincial government in a virtual meeting to discuss the modalities for deploying the modern education system in the province. Google’s team explained the…

A Hong Kong-based smartphone brand Infinix has partnered with Pakistani Bank Alfalah to bring exclusive installments and discount offers. Bank Alfalah has a “Mobile week” campaign going on till 31st October during which the latest devices by Infinix like Zero 8 and Zero 8i are available on exclusive discounts and installment plans. Infinix had recently launched Zero 8, which is its most advanced series, and has earned appreciation for its specifications and camera. The best-selling Smartphone from the brand will now be available with an exclusive discount during the Bank Alfalah mobile week, and customers will also be able to…