In the ongoing 7th Population and Housing Census-2023 in Pakistan, concerns have emerged regarding political involvement and its potential impact on the accuracy and transparency of the data collection process. The census is a crucial national undertaking with far-reaching consequences, as it directly affects resource allocation and the delimitation process. The recent debriefing to the…
PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is launching its new Version 2.6 Update which will include a multi-map transformation set to transport players back millions of years! In addition to these roarsome changes, World of Wonder enters the next phase of its rollout, with exciting updates in map editing and game…
In today’s digital age, privacy and security have become paramount concerns for users of messaging apps. Recognizing this need, WhatsApp has launched an exciting new feature called Chat Lock. With Chat Lock, you can add an extra layer of protection to your most intimate conversations, ensuring that they remain private and secure. This article will…
The recent protests following the arrest of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on May 9, 2023, have led to partial and complete internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content and app blocking in Pakistan. Members of the Pakistani business community and civil society who have signed a petition on Change.org “Restore Internet to Restore…
ABHI, an embedded finance company, is excited to announce its partnership with Decibel, a global provider of Human Resource Management System (HRMS) solutions. This collaboration brings together ABHI’s cutting-edge earned wage access technology with Decibel’s HRMS expertise, creating a powerful solution that financially empowers employees with convenient access to their earned wages. ABHI is a…
Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, directed Provincial Governments to complete the Field verification/coverage of 7th Population and Housing Census till 15th May, 2023 in areas where Population growth is not in line with normal Demographic trends and close the field operation in all areas exhibiting natural trends. In pursuance of…
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has been working tirelessly to ensure the success of the first-ever digital census of Pakistan. The PBS has been using digital innovations to receive data in real-time from field enumerators and monitor and analyze trends and gaps daily. The data is then augmented by physical monitoring and fact-finding field work…
Karandaaz Pakistan and foodpanda Pakistan recently signed an agreement which aimed to increase financial inclusion in the country by facilitating the onboarding of customers, who are habitual users of the Cash on Delivery (COD) option while ordering through the foodpanda app, to digital payment options like mobile wallets, RAAST ID and debit or credit cards….
Meri Gari Team, a leading tech-based trucking company, recently marked its first anniversary in business with a grand Iftar and Award Night. The event was attended by local and upcountry transporters, as well as the heads of various goods transport industry associations. This much-awaited event also featured awards for the best performing trucking companies that…
PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan this year with the release of The Tides, a new adventure in the Golden Moon series of campaigns following up on the success of last year’s release. Under the dappled glow of the Golden Moon, a new story…
TPL Insurance, the market leader in innovations underpinned by customer-centricity in the insurance segment, is proud to announce another first in the industry. The company has completed a pilot launch of a new auto insurance product, giving customers more control over their coverage options. Unlike traditional comprehensive and deductible insurance options, which offer limited flexibility,…
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has been executing the 7th Population and Housing Census digitally for the first time in the history country, with census field operations commencing from 1st March, 2023 and have continued till 10th April, 2023 without any interruption. The successful execution of the digital census is great success and it is…
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is a topic that has been causing a stir in the scientific community and among the general public. It refers to a type of artificial intelligence that possesses the ability to understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks, similar to human intelligence. Unlike narrow AI, which is…
With the slogan “Innovation for everyone,” Xiaomi believes in making technology affordable for everyone, and they have lived up to this promise! bringing technological wonders to the local market at unbeatable prices with launch dates concurrent with worldwide launches. Like every year, Xiaomi hosts the Xiaomi Fan Festival this year as well to honour their…
The provincial governments are playing a major role to ensure 100% coverage while ensuring the quality and credibility of the whole census process. The real-time data progress monitoring dashboards, provided by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics down to provincial and district governments, allows for a completely transparent process and continuous oversight of field operations. The dashboard…
Pakistan’s leading food and grocery delivery platform, foodpanda, is proud to announce its partnership with The Citizens Foundation (TCF), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting education for less privileged children in the country. Through this partnership foodpanda aims to support TCF’s numerous initiatives by raising awareness about their cause and encouraging donations from foodpanda’s customers….
Channeling the true spirit of Ramzan, easypaisa, Pakistan’s leading payments & savings, lending and platform service, is enabling its customers to donate with ease and convenience to more than 30 charitable organizations across Pakistan. During the holy month of Ramzan, easypaisa, the leading payments, savings, lending, and platform service in Pakistan, is embracing the true…
Themed “Unleash Digital with Everything as a Service”, the second Huawei Cloud Summit Middle East & Africa kicked off in Dubai on March 21. The event brought together over 300 government officers, cloud native industry experts, and customer representatives from the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, with the aim of exploring how to make…
Social Champ, the Martech startup providing social media management solutions, is breaking new ground in corporate social responsibility and setting an example for other businesses. As part of its social responsibility commitment, Social Champ partnered with Pledge1% to dedicate its time and product to various philanthropic causes. By giving back, Social Champ is ensuring that…
ABHI, an embedded fintech company, has signed an agreement with Master Group of Industries, operating in bedding, textile, automotive, chemical, furniture, and renewable energy industries. AbhiSalary will enable Master Group’s employees to access their earned wages ahead of their scheduled payday, empowering them with greater financial flexibility and control. AbhiSalary allows employees to access a…
TPL Corp CEO Mr Ali Jameel met with Finland’s Ambassador to Pakistan to strengthen business relations between the two countries. The meeting, which took place at Avari Towers Karachi, is a significant step towards driving industries in Pakistan. With a dedicated contact person of Finland Pakistan Business Council (FPBC) at the Karachi headquarters, TPL Corp,…
Pakistan – ABHI, an embedded fintech company, has signed an agreement with Naveena Group and its subsidiaries to provide AbhiSalary, an Earned Wage Access facility, to their 5,000 employees. AbhiSalary will financially empower the group’s workforce by enabling them to access their earned salaries before their payday and have the freedom to spend, save and…
Field activities of 7th Population and Housing Census have started today all over Pakistan digitally for the first time in the history of country. Chief Census Commissioner Dr Naeem uz Zafar inaugurated the field activities by marking first Building Structure in ‘House Listing App’. Meanwhile, the inauguration in all divisions was carried out by respective…
Daraz Group, South Asia’s leading e-commerce platform, released the inaugural report on Daraz Live selling in South Asia. The report indicated that live commerce, a combination of live streaming and sales is one of the fastest-growing platforms for raising awareness for brands and sellers alike. The report looks at Daraz Live’s performance over twelve months…
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics started the 7th Housing and Population census process on February 20, 2023, with an option to self-enumerate through the specially designed https://self.pbs.gov.pk portal. The response from the public has been great with over 4 million people visiting the portal in just a few days. This is the first if it’s kind…
Z2C Limited, a venture accelerator that invests in and launches MarTech start-ups, has taken yet another step towards increasing the quality and quantity of advertising industry talent in Pakistan. Through its Publicis Groupe Delivery (PGD) affiliated export-first digital agency Activ8, the accelerator has partnered with digital agency East River and the media science department of…
ABHI, a financial technology company, has partnered with Hilal Group, a leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, to provide AbhiSalary, an Earned Wage Access product, to Hilal’s workforce. The move aims to reduce financial stress and improve productivity among Hilal’s employees, who can now access their earned salaries before payday in just 30 seconds. Hilal…
In an environment wrought with economic challenges and deteriorating living standards, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics gave us hope as it inaugurated the self-enumeration portal. The portal is one of many technological innovations stitched together to digitize the census process in Pakistan, bringing it at par with those developed nations that conduct their census using technology…
President Dr Arif Alvi has called for using digital technologies to improve the health and well-being of the people of Pakistan and provide them with quality healthcare services. He emphasised that advances in medical technology could help transform the country’s medicine and healthcare system. The President expressed these views while talking to the Chief Executive…
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of VEON Group, is digitally enabling The Citizens Foundation (TCF) to implement tech-enabled learning across 1,800 TCF schools and ensuring an advanced learning experience for over 250,000 students nationwide. As part of this initiative, 23 computer labs have already been revamped, and a school management app has…