October 31, 2023

Mastering Media Literacy and Navigating the Digital Landscape

Welcome to the age of information, or more accurately, the age of information overload. Whether you’re scrolling through your social media feed, browsing news articles, or […]
October 23, 2023

The fall of threads: A case of social media glut?

July 5 saw the release of Threads. Owned by Meta, the text-based application was created as an alternative to Elon Musk-owned Twitter (now called X). The […]
October 14, 2023

Transformative Impact of AI on Social Commerce

What is social commerce?Social commerce is a swiftly expanding facet of online shopping. It harnesses the power of social networks and digital platforms to simplify interactions […]
October 12, 2023

JazzCash: A Beacon of Hope for Flood Affectees

In the wake of recurring floods that have devastated Sindh, Pakistan, JazzCash has been a beacon of hope for the affected families. With a legacy of […]
October 9, 2023

The bleak future of PUBGM in Pakistan

It is not the best of times to write this passage. For the first time in almost 4 years of competitive PUBG Mobile, 2 Pakistani teams […]
September 24, 2023

China emerges as pivotal Player in Pakistan’s Digital Landscape.

China has emerged as a pivotal player in Pakistan’s digital landscape, establishing successful partnerships that have significantly contributed to the nation’s digital advancement. Zulfiqar Ali, Director […]
July 1, 2023

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 […]
May 25, 2023

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 to curb rumors […]
May 3, 2023

Apple’s New Savings Account Draws $1 Bn in Deposits

Apple has made a successful foray into the finance industry with its latest financial venture, a savings account that has already attracted nearly $1 billion in […]
April 26, 2023

Mobile Money Trends – Ownership

Although there have been significant advancements in mobile-led financial inclusion in recent years, women still lag behind men in using mobile money services. The reasons for […]
November 24, 2022

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 […]
October 18, 2022

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 […]