Veon close to sale of Pakistan tower assets According to Bloomberg, Veon Limited, a Dutch-based operator of telecommunications networks, is almost ready to sell its tower assets in Pakistan to a group made up of the local firm TPL Corporation and the UAE-based TASC Towers Holding Ltd. In the upcoming weeks, negotiations on the sale […]
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IT Ministry to launch WiFi 6E in Pakistan
IT Ministry to launch WiFi 6E in Pakistan, The Ministry of IT and Telecommunications (MoITT) is all ready to finalize the WiFi 6E Framework. Sources within MoITT claim that the Ministry has finished the consultation phase and will soon finalise the document. A committee has been established to choose WiFi 6E’s frequency. According to news […]
“Marry the rich ones” says Lollywood actress Sana Fakhar
“Marry the rich ones,” says Lollywood actress Sana Fakhar. Lollywood actress Sana Fakhar just dropped a bit of advice for women and we can’t help but agree with her. She shared a post on her social media account, it reads: “Dear ladies no man is faithful, just marry the rich ones, it’s better to cry […]
Ministry of Commerce gets access for exporting Pakistani cherries to China
The Ministry of Commerce has acquired market access for exporting Pakistani cherries to China. Sources told that this important milestone was achieved through the consistent efforts made by the Ministry of Commerce under the leadership of Secretary of Commerce Sualeh Ahmed Faruqui. As of FY21, the total import of cherries in China is $3.6 billion. […]
Twitter restricts journalists’ accounts who cover Elon Musk
Twitter restricts journalists’ accounts who cover Elon Musk Twitter on Thursday evening banned the accounts of several high-profile journalists from top news organizations without explanation, apparently marking a significant attempt by new owner Elon Musk to wield his unilateral authority over the platform. The accounts belonging to CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan, The New York Times’ Ryan […]
Oxford Pakistan Program aims to support Pakistan’s education sector
The Oxford Pakistan Program (OPP) aims to support Pakistan’s education sector through a long-term funding program for Pakistani students, promoting the work of prominent Pakistani intellectuals, strengthening the relationship between the UK and Pakistan, uplifting the British Pakistani community, and addressing developmental challenges in Pakistan. The OPP, whose members include Prof. Adeel Malik, Haroon Zaman, […]
Barrick Gold Corporation signs agreement on Reko Diq project
Barrick Gold Corporation announced today that it had completed the reconstitution of the Reko Diq project, having received a favorable opinion from the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the required legislation having been passed into law. The federal and Balochistan governments signed an agreement on Reko Diq with the Canadian company Barrick Gold on Thursday, […]
FM refutes the idea of pursuing discounted Russian energy
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Pakistan was not pursuing “discounted energy” from Russia, stressing that the government was exploring various markets to address the “energy insecurity” facing the country. Bilawal, who is currently in New York, attended several events, including hosting the G-77 and China Ministerial Conference, and a meeting with United […]
Scientists claim that the coronavirus could spread from dead people
Scientists claim that the coronavirus could spread from dead people. Like a zombie in a horror film, the coronavirus can persist in the bodies of infected patients well after death, even spreading to others, according to two startling studies. The risk of contagion is mainly to those who handle cadavers, like pathologists, medical examiners, and […]
US university chancellor apologises for mocking Asian languages in speech
US university chancellor apologises for mocking Asian languages in speech Thomas L. Keon, the chancellor, is a graduate of Purdue University Northwest. A university chancellor in the US has issued an apology for disparaging Asian languages in a speech he gave earlier this month. His words were videotaped, and they are reportedly being shared online […]