Initially, one Smart Village will be established each in Islamabad, Punjab, Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MOIT&T), through Universal Service Fund (USF), launched a “Smart Village” project in four provinces, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan. The project will be funded and technically supported by Continue Reading
In the EIU’s annual Inclusive Internet Index report released earlier this year, it was highlighted that Pakistan still ranks the highest in the world when it comes to gender gap. Though there are several improvements that Pakistan has made to improve internet access — chiefly in affordability due to market Continue Reading
The telecom industry has sought exemption from taxes and duties on import of telecom equipment in the upcoming budget. Citing the fact that the local telecom industry is one of the most taxed in the world, experts believe it is imperative to reduce the burden on consumers and mobile operators Continue Reading
The availability of adequate spectrum is a key factor in driving cellular growth, unfortunately, it has historically been neglected in Pakistan. As of now, only one-third of the spectrum available to Pakistan is being deployed, making the local mobile telecom industry one of the most spectrum deprived in the world. Continue Reading
“Digitalization is not a mechanical process”. Ali Naseer, Chief Business Officer, Jazz, talk at the DX Summit, narrating the story of Jazz’s digital success and learn about the challenges a company undergoes while making it to the top. Ali emphasized the pressing need for companies to adopt digitalization, saying, “The ability of Continue Reading
Internet of Things is revolutionizing the Supply Chain Industry. The Growing demand of connectivity and integration of digital solutions in day to day business affairs taking the front seat in todays world. Recently released as a success story, Watch how Sukkur Beverages has put their trust in Jazz IoT Services Continue Reading
As per The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies – ICTs. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) has been celebrated annually every 17 May since 1969 to mark the founding of ITU and the signing of the first International Telegraph Continue Reading
To satisfy the booming demand for digital content in Pakistan, Lambda Marketing Solutions is providing consumers with local content served up with ads. It started by bringing on-demand entertainment to passengers on inter-city buses, with the ads hosted offshore. But connectivity issues and expensive bandwidth hampered the company’s growth. By Continue Reading
Pakistani freelancers received more than Rs. 4 billion since January 2020 utilizing a tech-based solution in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Ghazanfar Azzam, President, and CEO, Mobilink Microfinance Bank, on Monday. Talking to the media, he said, “Freelance work by IT professionals increased under the circumstances, but they were Continue Reading
According to the details, Pakistan has reportedly received approval from Amazon to Register Pakistan in the verified Amazon seller list. Pakistani sellers will now officially be able to create Amazon IDs and sell their products on the global platform. This opens a great window of opportunity for Pakistan. Founded by Continue Reading
