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Pakistan, Uzbekistan to increase cooperation in IT and Telecom

September 4, 2024 by Yasin Fatima

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and Uzbek Ambassador to Pakistan, Aybek Arif Usmanov agreed to increase cooperation in the IT and Telecommunications sector during a meeting.

During the session, IT Minister Shaza Fatima and Ambassador Arif Usmanov discussed common interests while agreeing to increase cooperation in the Information Technology and Telecommunications sector.

The IT minister expressed the significance of Pakistan’s relationship with Uzbekistan and the importance of the cooperation in the IT and Telecom sector between the two.

She also suggested that the countries could learn from each other’s experience in the field of technology.

On the other hand, Ambassador Arif Usmanov also expressed Uzbekistan’s interest in the cooperation, advocating a giant working group between the two countries.

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Cyberattack on Australia affects 1.2 million Optus customers

October 4, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

The Australian telecoms company Optus said on Monday that personal information and at least one valid form of ID for about 1.2 million customers had been stolen. They also said that the exposed information did not include valid or current document ID numbers for about 7.7 million customers. The Australian telecoms company Optus said on … Read more

USF, PTCL sign optic fibre agreement for interior Sindh

June 3, 2022 by Tanvir Ali

KARACHI: The Universal Service Fund Pakistan (USF) and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) signed an agreement for optic fiber cable in interior Sindh, including Dadu, Jamshoro, Hyderabad and Larkana, a statement said. Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah attended the signing ceremony between USF and PTCL for the optic fiber cable project being initiated … Read more

Cuba approves new penal code that punishes subversion

May 15, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Ten months after unprecedented anti-government protests rocked Cuba, parliament unanimously approved On Sunday, a penal reform that opponents say is designed to quell future public outbursts. On July 11, 2021, the country witnessed the largest anti-communist demonstrations in 60 years. One person was killed, dozens were injured, and hundreds were imprisoned as a result of … Read more

Supernet secures multiple contracts of over Rs450m

February 27, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

KARACHI: Supernet has secured multiple contracts of over Rs450 million from Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) to strengthen the communication and IT infrastructure of its nationwide branch network, mostly in the rural areas of Pakistan, a statement said. ZTBL’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Aamir Zaffar Chaudry said: “We are depending upon the … Read more

Australia announces ‘second phase’ of Russia sanctions over Ukraine

February 24, 2022 by Sarfaraz Rizvi

SYDNEY – Australia hit Russia with a “second phase” of sanctions on Thursday over its assault on Ukraine, the first salvo in an expected battery of new international measures to punish Moscow. Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned Russia’s “illegal invasion” as he announced sanctions against 25 individuals, four entities involved in developing and selling military … Read more

Veon Group CEO opens $8m Jazz Digital Park

January 30, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

KARACHI: Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu has inaugurated the Jazz Digital Park (JDP) that was established with an investment of over $8 million, a statement said. Located in Islamabad, the park will accelerate the country’s digital transformation ambition by significantly improving the existing level of IT services being provided to various sectors. With a current … Read more

Supernet secures deployment project worth Rs150 million

January 5, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

KARACHI: Supernet Limited has secured a telecommunications infrastructure development project from a Pakistani mobile network operator worth over Rs150 million, a statement said on Wednesday. The project includes the supply of optical fibre and associated equipment and its deployment in different areas of Punjab, with the total length of different segments constituting this project is … Read more

How omicron is affecting Middle East markets

November 29, 2021 by Muhammad Zubair

DUBAI: The new Covid-19 variant, omicron, has prompted global economic concerns, as fears of its spread begin to affect stock markets and oil prices, Arab News reported. Saudi Arabia’s main market, the Tadawul All Share Index, opened 5.3 per cent lower on Sunday, trading near 10,700 points. The Dubai Financial Market was down 8.49 per cent in … Read more

Veon Group CEO briefs adviser on company’s operations

November 26, 2021 by Muhammad Zubair

ISLAMABAD: Veon Group chief executive officer Kaan Terzioglu called on Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin at the Finance Division and expressed appreciation for supporting investors in Pakistan and briefed him on the operations and service provision of the company. The company is transforming lifestyles through technology-driven services that provide … Read more

Nepal issues first licence for 5G trials

November 25, 2021 by Muhammad Zubair

KATHMANDU: Nepal has taken a step toward the 5G era as the country’s leading telecom operator has been licenced to conduct 5G network trials. Santosh Paudel, spokesman for Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), told Xinhua on Thursday that the regulator permitted Nepal Telecom to conduct 5G trials early this week. “The company has been licenced to … Read more

Supernet gets Rs100 million projects

November 22, 2021 by Shaista Zafar

KARACHI: Supernet Limited has been awarded three equipment supply projects consisting of equipment and services of satellite communications and telecommunications, a statement said on Monday. The projects have been awarded by a strategic organisation with a combined value of Rs100 million, which will help the company expand the customer base of its telecommunications and defence … Read more

Bahrain also asks clarification from CAA on questionable pilot’s license

July 13, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

The letter from Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has sought clarification from the Civil Aviation Authority on the questionable pilot’s license. According to details, a letter has been written by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication of Bahrain to the DG Civil Aviation. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”easa-banned-pia-in-europe-after-fake-license-pilots-scandal”] The text of the letter also raises concerns … Read more

Download 1,000 HD movies in one second

May 25, 2020 by Atta Ur Rehman Khan

Scientists claimed to download 1,000 HD movies per second, citing the fastest internet service. According to the World News Agency, scientists from Australia have claimed that the Internet speed reaches 44.2 terabits per second (TBPS), which is millions of times higher than the average broadband speed in different countries. TBPS Internet speeds have so far … Read more

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