NADRA is ISO 27001-Certified Third-Party Endorsement of NADRA’s Worldwide Standards

NADRA is ISO 27001-Certified Third-Party Endorsement of NADRA’s Worldwide Standards

National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) in pursuance to become cyber- resilient organization, has reached yet another milestone by bagging ISO 27001 certification. ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized best practices framework. NADRA is now ISO certified in ID Card Printing, Networks & Communications, Infrastructure and Information Security departments. It has now certified for Information…

Developers’ Game Jam: GameBird Edition Hackathon Highlights the Potential of Esports

Developers’ Game Jam: GameBird Edition Hackathon Highlights the Potential of Esports

Telenor Pakistan’s corporate accelerator, Velocity, held the closing ceremony of a month-long hackathon ‘Developer’s Game Jam: GameBird Edition’, at its 345 Campus in Islamabad. The hackathon was aimed at enabling an ever-growing community of game designers, developers, artists, and writers to come together on a common platform, to learn new skills and create video games…

NADRA inks MoU with Chhipa Welfare Association for identification of unidentified dead bodies

NADRA inks MoU with Chhipa Welfare Association for identification of unidentified dead bodies

Karachi: National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) and Chhippa Welfare Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for providing the Digital Identification System. An online system aims at identifying unidentified dead bodies and mentally retorted missing person in real-time through a biometric (Fingerprints and facial system). This service will be provided free of cost on…

Huawei Addresses Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Emerging Technologies at Major Global Cybersecurity Summit in Oman

Huawei Addresses Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Emerging Technologies at Major Global Cybersecurity Summit in Oman

Huawei took part in the Arab Regional Cybersecurity Week 2022 in Muscat, Oman, from November 6 – 9, where it advocated for sustained collaboration to secure the digital world. Huawei called upon Arab nations under the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to implement the OIC-CERT 5G Security Framework where the Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme…

Xiaomi Pakistan Daraz 11:11 is Live Now

Xiaomi Pakistan Daraz 11:11 is Live Now

Lahore, Pakistan, November 11, 2022 – If you’re looking to upgrade your mobile device then look no further than Pakistan’s biggest sale, Daraz 11:11. Xiaomi Pakistan’s most popular mobile devices and eco products are available at a substantial discount on Daraz giving you the best deals of the year. The sale will last till November…

Visa Program Unlocks New Opportunities in the Creator Economy

Visa Program Unlocks New Opportunities in the Creator Economy

Creators are driving a revolution in digital commerce and culture – producing content that entertains, engages, and educates online communities in powerful new ways. To serve this growing category of small business, Visa (NYSE: V) today announced the launch of the Visa Ready Creator Commerce program. The global initiative will help creator-centric platforms, such as…

Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF partner to strengthen Child Online Protection

Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF partner to strengthen Child Online Protection

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF have partnered to scale the Child Online Protection agenda in Pakistan through their joint digital initiative, ‘Strengthening Child Online Protection for Children and Young People in Pakistan’. The program promotes safe and responsible internet usage among children, caregivers and educators through awareness and capacity-building efforts. In addition to promoting safe…

Visa and Crypto.com Fuse Football, Art, and NFTs for Fan Experience Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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Visa and Crypto.com Fuse Football, Art, and NFTs for Fan Experience Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Visa (V: NYSE), the exclusive payment services partner of FIFA, today unveiled Visa Masters of Movement, a first-of its-kind hybrid experience featuring a pre-event NFT auction and immersive activation for fans at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The Visa Masters of Movement auction features digital art inspired by iconic goals from five legendary footballers that…

Telenor Pakistan Profits Grow 10.7% in Q3 2022

Telenor Pakistan Profits Grow 10.7% in Q3 2022

Telenor Pakistan, the country’s second-largest mobile operator, reported solid performance for the quarter that ended on September 30, 2022. According to Telenor Group’s financial results, Telenor Pakistan reported a total of NOK 1.32 billion (~Rs. 29.53 billion) in revenues during the quarter, up by 10.7 percent in terms of PKR as compared to the same…

Experts come together to discuss safe business practices at ‘Safety in Supply Chain’ event

Experts come together to discuss safe business practices at ‘Safety in Supply Chain’ event

ISLAMABAD 31st October 2022: Telenor Pakistan hosted an event on “Safety in Supply Chain”, where industry experts deliberated on critical areas such as policymaking, legislation, and their on-ground implementation in complex multi-layered supply chains. The discussion also revolved around ways to improve best practices across different businesses and industries. Representatives from Nokia, Schlumberger, Attock Refinery,…

Huawei summit highlights the role of regional carriers in accelerating enterprise digital transformation

Huawei summit highlights the role of regional carriers in accelerating enterprise digital transformation

Huawei, together with leading regional carriers, recently explored new strategies to reposition telcos as Managed Service Partners (MSPs) to meet enterprise transformation demands. The Huawei Middle East & Africa Carrier Enterprise Business Summit was held on October 12, as part of the Huawei Connect series of global events where the company announces its newest products…

An Extraordinary Experience of the latest foldable phones Galaxy Z Fold4 | Z Flip4 left an ever lasting impression on the consumers!

An Extraordinary Experience of the latest foldable phones Galaxy Z Fold4 | Z Flip4 left an ever lasting impression on the consumers!

For the first time ever in Pakistan, Samsung Z-Villa, provided an up-close acquaintance to its consumers to experience the next generation of groundbreaking foldable smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4. Samsung Pakistan invigorated a magnificent three-day experiential show – Z-Villa – on 21st, 22nd and 23rd of October in Lahore, Pakistan. A retrospective…

Zong Awards its ‘Network Heroes’

Zong Awards its ‘Network Heroes’

Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading mobile telecommunications network, held an event on October 20th, 2022 at its headquarters to demonstrate the network’s excellence during recent times and to honor those who made significant contributions towards fulfilling this agenda. More than one-third of the nation has been impacted by the recent floods. The country’s telecommunications industry has…

Daraz Inaugurates Pakistan’s First Smart Distribution Centres in South Asia

Daraz Inaugurates Pakistan’s First Smart Distribution Centres in South Asia

Daraz, Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform, in partnership with Cainiao Network, (“Cainiao”), the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, has launched the country’s first automated smart distribution centres in Karachi and Lahore. These would be one of the most technologically advanced logistics facilities in South Asia, and mark Cainiao’s first deeply integrated distribution centre network in the…

Xiaomi May Move Its Operations From India to Pakistan

Xiaomi May Move Its Operations From India to Pakistan

The Indian division of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is dissatisfied with the Indian government’s move to freeze $683 million of the company’s assets, stating the disputed funds were payments to US chipmaker Qualcomm. Thursday, an Indian court refused to remove a freeze on $676 million worth of Xiaomi Corp’s assets, despite the Chinese smartphone company’s…

The Redmi Pad – An all in one pad for fun launched in Pakistan

The Redmi Pad – An all in one pad for fun launched in Pakistan

Xiaomi Pakistan has launched its latest tablet, the Redmi Pad, a device that utilizes state-of-the-art technologies, providing consumers with an immersive high-quality audiovisual experience. The Redmi Pad comes equipped with quad speakers which are compatible with Dolby Atmos® providing you unparalleled sound. It also boasts a 10.6” display with a 90Hz refresh rate with lower…

Pakistan’s Digital Startup Scene is Booming and With it Comes a Flourishing Culture of Invention
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Pakistan’s Digital Startup Scene is Booming and With it Comes a Flourishing Culture of Invention

During the COVID-19 epidemic, Pakistan’s technology and startup sectors saw remarkable development. In 2021, technology startups raised a record-breaking $350 million, while over $227 million was funded in the first half of 2022; Pakistani companies have raised $322 million so far in 2022. With IT exports projected to more than double from $1.19 billion in…

GameBird x Red Bull presents “Red Bull Campus Clutch 2022
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GameBird x Red Bull presents “Red Bull Campus Clutch 2022

GameBird, Telenor Pakistan’s official Esports platform, and Red Bull Pakistan have joined hands for the second edition of the Red Bull Campus Clutch. Spanning across 50 countries and nearly 400 events, Red Bull Campus Clutch is the world’s biggest and most prominent Valorant tournament exclusively tailored for university students. The competition provides an exciting opportunity…

‘Storm into the Future’ with StormFiber’s New TVC

‘Storm into the Future’ with StormFiber’s New TVC

Good riddance to run-off-the-mill advertising – at least in this one instance – where actors and models mindlessly prance around over jingles that leave people wondering what they just tried to sell, and why so oddly. StormFiber seems to have emerged as the first brand to break the bizarre tradition, replacing it with a refreshingly…

MASTECH has become the first Pakistani YouTuber to unbox the iPhone 14 Pro Max

MASTECH has become the first Pakistani YouTuber to unbox the iPhone 14 Pro Max

The tech world is evolving at an unprecedented pace these days. Tech enthusiasts, particularly YouTubers, play a central role in keeping their followers updated with all the latest developments emerging from the tech landscape. With the increase in digital penetration, Pakistani audience have developed an unparalleled sense of tech gadgets, who demand continuous tech updates…

Telenor Reveals Key Trends Shaping Pakistan’s Digital Landscape

Telenor Reveals Key Trends Shaping Pakistan’s Digital Landscape

Nearly 73% of Pakistanis believe that their quality of life has been enhanced with greater connectivity with friends and family, a new report released by Telenor Asia has revealed. The report titled “Digital Lives Decoded”, released in conjunction with Telenor’s 25th anniversary in Asia, surveyed over 8,000 mobile internet users across eight countries in South…

Huawei Mate Xs 2 Review

Huawei Mate Xs 2 Review

Huawei introduced a chain of foldable phones with original Huawei Mate X, that accomplishes something extraordinary and is now followed by the Huawei Mate X2. This extraordinary phone series folds the opposite way to the popular Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, means the display wraps around the outside of the body when folded. Already exhibited…