Factors Hindering E-Money in Pakistan
Electronic money, or e-money, can simply be called the digital equivalent of cash. It can be stored on a card or a phone. The idea is...
Artificial Intelligence: A Greater Threat than Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the subject of much debate, with some believing that it could be the greatest threat to humanity in the coming years....
From Side Hustles to Full-Time Gigs: The Online Working Revolution
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the way people work, particularly among young individuals. The rise of the internet and digital platforms...
Empowering Business Success: Essential AI Tools Every Businessperson Should Embrace
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the business landscape, offering powerful tools that can drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and unlock growth...
What if PayPal Existed in Pakistan?
Hey there, folks! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting journey, exploring the hypothetical scenario of PayPal, the renowned online payment platform,...
What if Supercars were Manufactured in Pakistan?
Hey there, gearheads! Buckle up because we’re about to dive into the exciting world of supercars and how they could transform the automotive scene in Pakistan....
Gen AI impact on Industries: How will Customer Service, Medical & Banking Evolve?
Technologies like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and Stable Diffusion have paved the way for the integration of AI applications into various products and services that...
Exploring Capabilities & Concerns of Generative AI
In our last post on Generative AI, we briefly discussed the general concept of generative models and how they are used in different domains of text,...
Internet Shutdown Causes Massive Losses
Mobile broadband services have been suspended across Pakistan since Tuesday on orders of Ministry of Interior. According to the Ministry, this is being done...
What is Generative AI?
In response to the numerous requests from our valued followers and readers, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new segment on Digital Pakistan,...
Pakistan’s Banking Sector Adopts Blockchain Technology to Combat Money Laundering & Terror Financing
In a significant step towards combating money laundering and terror financing, Pakistan’s banking sector has launched blockchain technology for the first time....
Jazz raises minimum salary to PKR 62,000: CEO Aamir Ibrahim
In a remarkable move to support its employees amid the economic crisis, Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim recently announced an increase in the minimum base pay to...
The Best of Both Worlds: EasyPaisa’s Newly Launched Debit Card
If you were one to think that the future of banking and commerce was to be a purely digital one, it’s time you thought otherwise. For...
AI and its Impact on Digitalization: Is it taking away jobs?
In the years and decades to come, artificial intelligence (AI), a genuinely ground-breaking achievement of computer science, will be a fundamental part of all contemporary...
Jazz and Women in Tech: A Match Made in Heaven
One cannot question the truth that is the place of women in the tech discourse of Pakistan, and once that truth is known, one must question...
Daraz changing the digital landscape in Pakistan
Pakistan is rapidly transforming into an e-commerce-driven nation. It was quite evident how the country’s e-commerce industry remained resilient through the grinding...
ChatGPT: Crushing the Game with AI
We have been hearing about the takeover of the world by artificial intelligence (AI), but little did we know, it will be initiated from the spheres...
Generative AI and what it means for the Art industry?
AI art generators like DALL-E, Midjourney and NightCafe have entered the market, starting 2020. These applications have made creating digital images and illustrations...
Jazz receives 7 awards at Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards 2023
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of the VEON Group, bagged 7 awards at the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards...
It’s time we put the ethics back in tech.
Written by: Hamail Habib There is no denying the tremendous growth and success that the technology sector has undergone. There is also, no scope to...
Ban. Unban. Repeat. The Censorship Ping Pong Debacle
Written by: Hamail Habib An overview of the ping pong of decisions Previously given the green light by all three censor boards in Pakistan via...
To English or not to English, that is the question
Written by: Hamail Habib The global dominion of English In an atlas of the world’s languages, English has perhaps the biggest share of the lot, with...
An instant messaging app BiP gains popularity in Pakistan. But what does this mean for the endangered app WhatsApp and its users?
TurkCell and Jazz partner to bring the global instant messaging application BiP to Pakistan. On 14 December 2022, TurkCell and Jazz, Turkey and Pakistan’s leading...
WhatsApp has become all the more favourite among users of all ages with these interesting new features; including texting yourself.
Along with a number of various new features rolled out in 2022, WhatsApp introduced one that is particularly interesting; the Message Yourself feature. This feature...
Why photojournalism is one of the most challenging jobs in the world.
You can’t look away from a train wreck – which means that people like to watch things happen. It is human nature to gawk at interesting...
The fate of Twitter is in the hands of a business tycoon. Will it work out?
Written by : Ushna Habib Elon Musk finalized the acquisition of Twitter on October 27, 2022 through a series of dramatic and rather impulsive decisions. He...
App Advisor: Khair
Written by : Aimen Atiq Technology has revolutionized healthcare, and the vast array of platforms and apps dedicated to convenient maintenance of health and...
Evolution of Ed-Tech post Covid-19
According to statistics, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused school closures that affected 90% of the student population worldwide. The pandemic, which started in late...
Top Scholarship and Exchange Programs for Pakistani Students
Are you someone who has dreamed of working in Silicon Valley? Or experiencing life at your favorite international university learning new cultures and gaining more...
The horrors of conventional banking: Is Fintech here to save the day?
My eyes steer left and right as I struggle to swallow the words. They almost consume me. ‘I need to open a bank account.’ The sheer...
Is contemporary media trying to rewrite history in the name of escapism?
“Propaganda”, a word often spoken too comfortably and frequently in the evolving media landscape of the tech-enabled world, but what does it mean for production...
Instagram Explorer: Pakistani Artists to Look Out For
Social media first gained popularity for its ability to connect people, especially those constrained by geographical limits. It played an integral role in exemplifying...
Zong Introduces International Roaming Bundle for Australia on Occasion of T20 World Cup
Celebrating the ICC T20 World Cup fever, Zong is offering its postpaid customers a special Australia-focused International Roaming bundle. The company has introduced...
Jazz Supports Nationwide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Aimed at raising awareness on breast cancer, Jazz conducted month-long campaigns to drive reinforcement of prevention, periodic checkups, and education of the masses...
Meta Expands ‘WeThinkDigital’ to Gilgit-Baltistan
Meta is expanding its digital literacy program, ‘WeThinkDigital’, to Gilgit-Baltistan in collaboration with Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) and the Gilgit-Baltistan...
Tamasha brings ad-free live streaming of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Tamasha, Pakistan’s largest homegrown OTT platform in terms of content catalogue and the highest number of downloads of over 10 million, is live streaming all...
PTCL Group Engages IBM for Business Transformation through RISE with SAP on Amazon Web Services
PTCL & Ufone kicked off their corporate business transformation leveraging RISE with SAP at the core of their organization with the goal to drive efficiency,...
ABL Organizes Fintech Hackathon 2022 in Collaboration with NIC
Allied Bank Limited (ABL), in collaboration with National Incubation Center (NIC), held Fintech Hackathon 2022, the finale of which was held in Lahore on 17th October...
PTCL Signs Agreement with Evision to Launch its Video Streaming Platform in Pakistan
Pakistani telecom company, PTCL has signed an agreement with evision – the media and entertainment wing of global telecom services provider, e& – to launch...
Jazz employees humbly contribute PKR 10 million to Alkhidmat Foundation’s flood-relief program
As a part of the company’s PKR 1 billion pledge towards flood relief efforts, Jazz, along with its employees, have humbly donated PKR 10 million to...
Pakistan’s First Female-Led Coworking Space ‘Workshack’ Partners with Garaj, Jazz Cloud
Pakistan’s first female-led coworking space ‘Workshack’ was recently launched in Islamabad to accelerate women’s empowerment across the region. This coworking...
PTCL Group, PRCS Collaborate to Provide Safe & Clean Drinking Water to Flood-Affected Families in Sindh & Balochistan
PTCL and Ufone 4G have joined hands with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) to provide safe and clean drinking water to thousands of people in...
UBL partners with National Incubation Center to host BuiltByHer 3.0 Hackathon
United Bank Limited is partnering with National Incubation Center, Karachi to organize the BuiltByHer 3.0 Hackathon to address women’s economic inclusion in Pakistan...
The iOS 16 is here!
This week marked a significant milestone in iPhone history; like every year around September, Apple released a major iOS update, however, there is one feature that...
Meta Donates 125M Rupees for Flood Relief Efforts
In response to the devastating floods in Pakistan, Meta is contributing 125 million Rupees to UNICEF, Hands, and Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) to help communities...
Ufone 4G launches a Real-Time Climate Update Service ‘WeatherWalay’
Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G has launched an accurate weather update service ‘WeatherWalay’ to facilitate customers, especially with regard to the monsoon...
Bulls Eye Sells its Stake in Symmetry to Consortium Led By Himmah Capital Co-Founder
Bulls Eye, a leading marketing and advertising group in Pakistan sold its controlling stake in Symmetry, leading digital marketing and consulting company to a consortium...
Pakistan finally has the content we’ve all been waiting for; Pikchur TV steps in breaking all Conventional and Traditional Stereotypes
Just when we felt there is a need to promote local artists and content a bit more, PikchurTV is here to amuse the masses and stand...
Meta buys Pak-German Startup Presize
A young Pakistani very recently has grabbed the attention of the entire nation as he sold his company, Presize ai to Meta (formerly known as Facebook)....
Jazz Pledges PKR 1 Billion Towards Flood Relief Efforts
Jazz, jointly with its digital financial services JazzCash and sister concern Mobilink Microfinance Bank, has pledged PKR 1 billion towards flood relief efforts...