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16 Dec 2015
Pakistan’s Freelancing Future Looks Bright
Pakistan’s Freelancing Future Looks Bright When I started freelancing in 2008, I was wary of telling people that I worked independently. Back then, there was still a stigma against freelancing. Thankfully, since then, the stigma has lessened considerably as freelancing has gained more respect and acceptance — and has become more lucrative, too. A 2014
16 Dec 2015
Twitter Now Warns Users of State-Sponsored Attacks
Twitter Now Warns Users of State-Sponsored Attacks Following the Twitter hack attacks on Hamid Mir and Geo, it seems that Twitter has finally decided to beef up its security. The social media giant has even gone one step further – it informs users in case your Twitter handle (username) becomes the target of a
16 Dec 2015
Zong Launches Fiber Home, its New 4G MBB Device
Zong Launches Fiber Home, its New 4G MBB Device According to information available on Zong’s website, Fiber Home is going to be another wireless 4G MiFi device from the company that can be used with Zong’s Internet SIM for using Zong’s 3G and 4G services. Users will be able to create a WiFi hotspot with this device
15 Dec 2015
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Comes Out to Support Muslims & Other Minorities
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Comes Out to Support Muslims & Other Minorities The current condition in America is proving to be a grim reminder of what hate does to communities. Many minority communities in America are feeling marginalized given the recent prejudiced outburst of politicians following mass shootings. The way the media treats minorities and
15 Dec 2015
Telcos Urge KPK Government to Remove Internet Taxes
Telcos Urge KPK Government to Remove Internet Taxes After Punjab’s removal of internet taxes, mobile phone companies have now urged Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to consider removing 19.5% tax that it deducts for wired and mobile broadband usage in the province. A letter written by all mobile phone companies and PTCL to KPK Chief Minister, Mr. Parvez Khattak,
15 Dec 2015
Dell Introduces its Range of Servers in Pakistan
Dell Introduces its Range of Servers in Pakistan Dell introduced its latest products and solutions at Dell Solutions Forum 2015 held in Karachi and Islamabad, Pakistan. The event brought forth IT professionals whilst seeking to help them address key issues in the industry and master the varying landscape to drive IT transformation. This strategy will
15 Dec 2015
Pakistani Market isn’t Ready for Another 3G/4G Auction: PTA Consultants
Pakistani Market isn’t Ready for Another 3G/4G Auction: PTA Consultants The auction for next generation network spectrum (3G/4G) may not be held as per the schedule formulated by the government. The reason behind the delay stems from the fact that InterConnect Communication, the consultants hired for the auction, have painted a bleak picture of market readiness
15 Dec 2015
Duet Display Transforms Your iOS Devices into A Second Display
Duet Display Transforms Your iOS Devices into A Second Display Tablets have yet to overtake laptops as proper alternate solutions primarily because they run mobile applications instead of desktop apps (at least some of them). However, Duet Display (available on the App Store) plans on changing all that by turning your iOS device into a
15 Dec 2015
Anusha Rehman Gets GEM-Tech Global Achievers Award 2015
Anusha Rehman Gets GEM-Tech Global Achievers Award 2015 Anusha Rehman, Minister for State for Telecom and IT, has been awarded with GEM-Tech Global Achievers Award in recognition of her exceptional efforts to boost women’s empowerment through ICTs. She was given the award at a ceremony held on the sidelines of World Summit on the Information Society in New York today.
15 Dec 2015
Online Registration & Issuance of Passports to Start From April Next Year
Online Registration & Issuance of Passports to Start From April Next Year The National Assembly of Pakistan has been informed that an online registration and issuance service for machine readable passports will begin start from April 2016. This information was revealed by Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar on Monday while addressing a question from another member