Science and Technology

ISLAMABAD, May 28 : President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that the global information and technology business embodied huge opportunities for the country’s freelancers and stressed upon enhancement of their skillsets to capture the huge global market. In a virtual address at the ‘Freelance Fest’, the president said that the …

BEIJING, May 25 : Twenty five students in computer technology will be enrolled at the Sino-Pak International College, the first branch set up by a Chinese vocational college in Sindh province, said Que Haitao, Vice Director of Overseas Operation Center, Tang International Education Group. “Teachers in China will provide online …

ISLAMABAD, May 24 :The Acting Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Murtaza Syed inaugurated Meezan Roshan Digital Centre, built purposefully for catering the needs of Roshan Digital Account’s (RDA) customers. Chairman Meezan Bank’s Board Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees, Meezan Bank’s Founding President & CEO Irfan Siddiqui and the Bank’s senior …

Islamabad–The State Bank of Pakistan Wednesday issued an advisory against illegal offshore foreign exchange trading websites, mobile applications, and platforms. The central bank said that it has noticed an increasing number of offshore foreign exchange trading websites, mobile applications, and platforms such as OctaFX, and Easy Forex which are offering …

Islamabad–Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) reports that WhatsApp and Facebook were the most frequently used apps to harass women in Pakistan. DRF, a research-focused NGO in Pakistan, published its five-year cyber harassment helpline annual report. 2022 marks a five-year milestone for DRF’s helpline used to combat online violence and harassment. The …

BEIJING, May 19 : A team of Chinese scientists along with their international counterparts have designed a robotic drone capable of crossing the air-water boundary and hitchhiking on surfaces. The scientists from Beihang University and Imperial College London drew inspiration from remora fish, a family of species known for their …

ISLAMABAD, May 19 : Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-Ul-Haque on Thursday said his ministry is providing 90 to 95% subsidy for provision of mobile services and broadband in un-served and under-served areas. “Telecom companies should now play their role in upgradation of infrastructure in urban areas”, …

ISLAMABAD, May 19 : President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged the need for accelerated efforts to develop intellectual capabilities in the field of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Data Analysis, Cyber Security and Space Technology to increase the pace of national development. He made these remarks …

ISLAMABAD, May 18 : President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said rapid development in the fields of information technology and science was vital for the progress of Pakistan and urged the youth to contribute by excelling in contemporary fields of knowledge. He was addressing the National Youth Convention 2022 here …

Elon Musk suggested on Monday that he could seek a lower price for Twitter Inc, saying that there could be at least four times more fake accounts than what the company has said. “You can’t pay the same price for something that is much worse than they claimed,” he said …