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Govt forms AI advisory panel to boost digital transformation in Pakistan

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Govt forms AI advisory panel to boost digital transformation in Pakistan

The government has decided to establish an expert-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) advisory panel to supervise and support the execution of AI projects in Pakistan, aiming to strengthen technology-based economic development. While leading a meeting about the promotion of artificial intelligence, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the importance of protecting data, ensuring privacy, and maintaining data … Read more

‘The Menu’ announces release dates for Digital, Blu-ray, and DVD

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The Menu

‘The Menu’ will be released on digital, Blu-ray, and DVD in first few months of 2019. The satirical thriller stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, and Nicholas Hoult. Reviewers have praised the film for its biting wit and societal critique. ‘The Menu‘, a razor-sharp satirical thriller from Searchlight Pictures, will be released on digital, Blu-ray, and … Read more

The Woman King, release dates for Digital, 4K UHD & Blu-ray

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The Woman King

The Woman King is scheduled for release on digital platforms on November 22. On December 13, the movie will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD. The Woman King will be made available digitally on November 22. The Woman King is scheduled for release on digital platforms on November 22, allowing viewers to … Read more

Crypto moneylender Voyager Digital seeks financial protection

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Crypto

U.S. crypto moneylender Voyager Digital (VOYG.TO). Said on Wednesday it had sought financial protection. Turning into one more setback from an emotional fall in costs. Has shaken the digital money area. Crypto moneylenders, for example, Voyager blast in the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing contributors with exorbitant financing costs. Simple admittance to advances seldom presented by customary … Read more

Bitcoin Inches up Above Psychological Threshold of $20,000

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Bitcoin

The cost of a bitcoin crept above $20,000 on Sunday after the more extensive crypto selloff hauled it underneath the critical mental edge a day sooner. At certain focuses during Saturday, it was underneath $18,000. Bitcoin was $20,129.70 starting around Sunday evening. On Saturday, bitcoin had plunged as much as 9.7% to under $18,600. On … Read more

MMBL and CARE International team up to promote entrepreneurship, by providing access to digital financial solutions

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CARE international

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) is cooperating with CARE International in Pakistan. It has aim of fostering financial inclusion across the country through innovative digital financial solutions. The program allows entrepreneurs, particularly women, to get financial and technological access. Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) is cooperating with CARE International in Pakistan to further its aim … Read more

SBP Expands Scope Of Data Collection To Curtail Digital Banking Frauds

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SBP

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday coordinated all booked banks as well as miniature money banks to submit information of every computerized misrepresentation and tricks on month to month premise while domain of detailing is likewise extended from counterfeit calls by fraudsters to other advanced channels including versatile application, E-Commerce Transactions, ATMs and POS. … Read more

The first live 8K top-tier tournament will be broadcast at home by BT Sport.

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8K Tier

BT Game has uncovered that it has communicated a top level occasion in real time in 8K to homes interestingly. The Saracens v Bristol Bears Gallagher Prevalence Rugby match on 26 Walk was communicated to chosen homes. This expands on it and Samsung’s public live 8K transmission of Armory v Olympiacos in the Europa Association … Read more

UNDP, Jazz conclude second cohort of SDG Bootcamps

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jazz

KARACHI: UNDP Pakistan and Jazz concluded the second cohort of the SDG Bootcamps on the themes of education, health, climate change, and digital transformation, a statement said. Four social enterprises emerged victorious whereas 131 social enterprises including 42 women-led initiatives participated in the second cohort, implemented by the School of Leadership Foundation (SoLF). United Nations … Read more

Our digital existence

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digital

In an attempt to revolutionise and digitalise Pakistan, the citizens will soon be using digital wallets, which will replace the existing computerised national identity cards (CNICs). This task comes under the umbrella of the Digital Pakistan vision that the government is pursuing vigorously. While the aim looks pretty decent and will take Pakistan into the … Read more

Fed says central bank digital dollar could offer benefits

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Fed

WASHINGTON: An official US digital currency could offer potential benefits to American consumers and businesses, but it is not clear they would outweigh the potential risks, the Federal Reserve said. In a long-awaited report on central bank digital currencies (CBDC), the Fed stressed that it is not taking a position nor does the paper signal … Read more

Racism echoes again in English cricket

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english

English cricket is back in the firing line over racism in the game after “stereotypical” and “outdated” views were expressed about the reasons for a lack of interest in the game among Britain’s ethnic-minority communities. Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq delivered harrowing testimony to lawmakers in November, where he said his career had been ended … Read more

Octopus secures Rs120m infrastructure contract

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octopus

KARACHI: Octopus Digital Limited has secured a five-year IAAS (Infrastructure as a Service) contract of Rs120 million on BTMI (build, train to operate, maintain and improve) basis, a statement said on Monday. The digitalisation subscription will see Octopus Digital provide supply and maintenance services to a major cement manufacturer in Pakistan, whose name is withheld … Read more

Putting women, girls at the centre of digital development

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women

Gender equality and digital development are inextricably linked. Yet globally, men are 21 per cent more likely to be online than women, a figure that rises to 52 per cent in low-income countries. The Web Foundation estimates that barriers that keep women and girls offline, high device and data costs, lower digital skills, and restrictive … Read more

Rafiq calls to give Yorkshire international cricket back

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rafiq

LONDON: Yorkshire whistleblower Azeem Rafiq has called for the lifting of the cricket club’s suspension from hosting England matches after they took steps to tackle a racism scandal. England chiefs in November stripped Yorkshire of the right to stage international games at their Headingley ground in Leeds in response to the county’s handling of the Rafiq case. The … Read more

Digital life encroaches on US ‘quiet zone’ refuge

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Digital

Green Bank, West Virginia Yvonne Wallech loves the digital respite and sense of community in her tiny US town, where cell phone service is effectively barred and outsiders come seeking the shelter of that quiet. She has internet at her property in Green Bank, West Virginia but as soon as she leaves home, and is … Read more

SBP announces new era of digital banking

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SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a licensing and regulatory framework for digital banks in line with international best practice, a statement said on Monday. This is the first step towards introducing a completely digital bank that will provide all the banking services; from account opening to deposit and lending, through digital … Read more

Octopus Digital get a contract of $1 million

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Octopus

KARACHI: Octopus Digital, a digital arm of the Avanceon Group of Companies’, will set up and maintain the industrial data centre infrastructure for one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) corporations in Pakistan, a bourse filing said. This contract execution gives a pathway for positive impact on the group’s business and value for its shareholders, it … Read more

New Riyadh ‘innovation lab’ to focus on developing Saudi women’s ICT skills

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Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: As more women join Saudi Arabia’s workforce, a multinational company is setting up an “innovation lab” to support digital skills development, Arab News reported. The new platform, created by India’s Tata Consultancy Services, will work with startups and universities to provide participants, particularly women, a chance to “explore and innovate with new technologies.” Women’s participation in … Read more

Feature: Smart, green techs shine at Macao’s BEYOND Expo

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Macao

MACAO, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Electric manned aircraft, modularized integrated building technologies, intelligent recharging platform for electric vehicles, and contactless delivery robots…these are just a glimpse of the many hi-tech products showcased at the first BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo. The expo, being held in China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), pools together the latest … Read more

TMA deploys My Falcon Eye to strengthen business operations

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TMA

KARACHI: The Towel Manufacturing Association of Pakistan (TMA) has organised a Business-2-Business (B2B) match-making event for better connectivity between TMA members and buyers at TMA House, a statement said. Recently, TMA has deployed a digital B2B Marketplace “My Falcon Eye” on their web. ‘My Falcon Eye’ has been designed to strengthen the business operations and … Read more

Rafiq predicts ‘floodgates’ will open in cricket racism crisis

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Rafiq

LONDON: Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq expects the “floodgates” to open in cricket’s racism crisis, predicting thousands could come forward after giving a disturbing account of his own experiences to British lawmakers. Pakistan-born Rafiq told MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee on Tuesday how racist language was “constantly” used during his two spells at … Read more

Ex-cricketer Rafiq tells UK lawmakers: ‘I lost career to racism’

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rafiq

LONDON: Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday he had lost his career to racism, detailing widespread discrimination within the English game in a compelling testimony. An independent report found the Pakistan-born player was a victim of “racial harassment and bullying” while playing for the county club but said … Read more

Rafiq says ‘time for truths’ as MPs probe cricket racism scandal

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Rafiq

LONDON: Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq will appear before British lawmakers on Tuesday with the chance to give an unvarnished account of his experiences of discrimination at the club that is engulfed in a racism scandal. An independent report found the Pakistan-born player was a victim of “racial harassment and bullying” while Rafiq himself said he … Read more

Battle the algorithms: China’s delivery riders on the edge

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China

BEIJING: Handing over a piping hot meal at exactly the time promised, Chinese food delivery driver Zhuang Zhenhua triumphantly tapped his job as complete through the Meituan app — and was immediately fined half of his earnings. A glitch meant it inaccurately registered him as being late and he incurred an automatic penalty — one … Read more

SBP allows opening bank accounts through digital channels

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SBP

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday said it has enabled resident Pakistanis to open bank accounts through digital channels, a statement said. With the rapid growth in the adoption of electronic banking channels, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand from the bank and customers for digital financial transactions have increased manifold, … Read more

UAE poll shows best and worst performing digital services in the country

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Israel, UAE ministers in US as Biden seeks to expand normalization

DUBAI: The UAE’s Ministry of Interior has been named as the best performing government entity in terms of digital services, Arab News quoted Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as saying. The survey of 55,000 service users highlighted the best and worst performing government departments in the UAE, based on … Read more

US keen to invest in digital economy of Pakistan

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Monthly Updated Outlook Report On Country's Economy Released

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood and United States Commerce Secretary Gina M Raimondo held a telephonic conversation to discuss the issues for the promotion of trade and investment between the two countries. It was the second such engagement at the top level on trade and investment since … Read more

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