Tag: information technology
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UAE pledges $10 billion investment in Pakistan’s key economic sectors
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $10 billion for investment in promising economic sectors in Pakistan.
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Waqar Zaka registers political party, wants Bat as symbol
Show host and YouTuber Waqar Zaka has registered his own political party, Technology Movement Pakistan (TMP), and it is now recognized by the Election Commission (ECP). This means TMP can actively participate in the upcoming elections in February. Waqar Zaka has said he wants to focus on boosting the Information Technology (IT) sector in the…
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CDWP approves Rs7 billion for advancing Pakistan’s IT sector
During the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting, chaired by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, five development projects were given approval, totaling Rs13 billion, according to a press release.
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Bilateral trade talks: Pakistan and US aim to boost economic cooperation
On Tuesday, Pakistan and the United States (US) reached a consensus to foster close collaboration in various facets of bilateral trade and investment, with the primary objective of amplifying economic cooperation between the two nations.
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Pakistan plans to establish 5,000 e-working centres to empower freelancers
Dr Umar Saif, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, has announced a significant government initiative to establish 5,000 collaborative e-working centres designed specifically for freelancers.
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Massive data breach: 2.2 million Pakistani citizens’ personal information for sale online
According to a report from Geo News, the personal data of 2.2 million Pakistani citizens has been compromised and put up for sale online. This breach occurred when hackers gained unauthorised access to a private company-made database that is utilised by hundreds of restaurants.
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Govt issues warning to be cautious with Indian tech products
The government has warned information technology (IT) and financial institutions, including regulators, to avoid using artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communication technology (ICT) products from India. They say these products could pose a serious threat to Pakistan’s critical information systems.
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Huawei aims to boost Pakistan’s IT ecosystem: CEO and PM Kakar hold key talks
Of notable mention is Huawei’s establishment of approximately 100 IT centers within various universities across Pakistan, as officially documented.
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Saudi Arabia to invest $25 billion in Pakistan over five years: PM Kakar
On Monday, Interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) intends to invest a substantial sum of up to $25 billion in Pakistan over the next two to five years.
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Punjab increases govt employees’ pay by 30%, pensioners above 80 to receive 20% raise
In a significant development, the interim Punjab cabinet, headed by caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, has approved the provincial budget for the initial four months of the fiscal year 2023-24. The cabinet meeting, held on Monday, saw the endorsement of several key measures aimed at providing relief to the people and promoting various sectors of…