The Buzz Around the iPhone 17 Series As Apple fans savor the features of the iPhone 16 series, rumors about the iPhone 17 have already taken the tech world by storm. One of the biggest potential changes? The discontinuation of the Plus model, replaced by an ultra-thin variant, possibly named the iPhone 17 Air or…
Karachi: The highly anticipated Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2024 began today with its empowering theme, “Ikhtiyar Khud Pe”, aimed at guiding the youth towards leadership, responsibility, and social impact. Commencing the event, renowned trainers from School of Leadership, Kamran Z. Rizvi and Fatema Kausar Ali, set the tone for a transformative journey of self-awareness, leadership,…
A Modern Digital Framework for Pakistan The Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024, presented in the National Assembly, marks a significant leap toward modernizing Pakistan’s governance and economy. This bill aims to harness technology to enhance public services, promote innovation, and accelerate economic growth. Building a Digital Governance System At the heart of the bill lies…
Introducing Innovative Shortcuts for Quick Updates WhatsApp has unveiled a series of enhancements to its Updates tab, focusing on improving user accessibility for status and channel management. As reported by WABetaInfo, the latest update introduces smart shortcuts that simplify sharing photos, videos, and more. Simplified Media Sharing With the new shortcuts, uploading photos and videos…
Telcos Set Prerequisites for Pakistan’s 5G Deployment Telecom operators in Pakistan are gearing up for the 5G era but are calling for critical policy adjustments before the rollout. Their demands include lower taxation, staggered payment plans, and local currency spectrum payments to ensure a sustainable framework for next-gen technology. NERA’s Involvement: Crafting Pakistan’s 5G Strategy…
Apple Breaks New Ground with In-House ModemIn a landmark development, Apple’s first self-developed 5G modem, Sinope, will debut in 2025 alongside the new iPhone SE. The modem signifies Apple’s transition towards greater technological autonomy, reducing its reliance on external vendors like Qualcomm. A Closer Look at the Sinope ModemDeveloped over five years, Sinope supports sub-6…
Karachi: Habib University proudly hosted its ninth annual Yohsin Lecture featuring distinguished author and professor from Stanford University, Dr Thomas Hansen. His talk was titled, “The Angry Tide: Reflections on Fascism, Resentment and Authoritarian Dreams.” Dr Hansen, a renowned scholar in South Asian studies, dove into crucial issues of the present, exploring the rise of…
China is taking bold steps to elevate its technological capabilities with plans to upgrade its 5G network to 5G-A, according to the National Data Bureau’s newly released draft guidelines. The move highlights China’s ambition to stay ahead in global digital innovation while laying the groundwork for 6G research and development. Strengthening Infrastructure and Global Connectivity…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is venturing into the mobile gaming sphere with an exciting new title, ‘FIFA Rivals,’ designed for iOS and Android. Partnering with the innovative Mythical Games, FIFA aims to bring a fresh, interactive football experience to fans worldwide. Introducing ‘FIFA Rivals’: A Game for Football Enthusiasts ‘FIFA Rivals’ will…
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has introduced the Honhaar Scholarship Program, a landmark initiative aimed at supporting education for underprivileged yet talented students. The program’s budget of Rs. 130 billion highlights its scale and importance in shaping Punjab’s future. Key Details of Eligibility To qualify for the scholarship, students must fulfill…