By: Muhammad Jawad Rasool Every few years, a familiar scene plays out in Pakistan: the government announces a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), promising economic stability in exchange for reforms. Officials declare it a “necessary sacrifice” while trying to sound upbeat. But outside the air-conditioned press conferences, electricity bills skyrocket, petrol prices […]
PTCL Integrates Software Driven Storage Platforms from Dell Technologies to Modernize its Data Center Infrastructure
Islamabad – June 03, 2025: Pakistan’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has teamed up with renowned technology solutions provider, DWP Technologies to integrate software driven Enterprise and Mid-tier storage platforms from Dell Technologies to modernize its data center infrastructure. A signing ceremony was held in Islamabad to formalize […]
Steel melters chief urges FBR to tax rebar sellers and bring scrap dealers into tax net
Mian Ahmed Hassan, Chairman of the Pakistan Steel Melters Association, has drawn the attention of the FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) and the budget authorities towards all unregistered scrap dealers and iron long bar (Sariya) sellers who have not paid a single rupee in tax for decades, and the entire burden of their tax is […]
Civil Society and Child Rights Activists Welcome Approval of Punjab’s First Child Protection Policy
Civil society organizations and child rights advocates across Punjab have warmly welcomed the approval of the province’s first-ever Child Protection Policy by the Punjab Cabinet. This landmark decision has been hailed as a crucial step toward protection and well-being of children in the province. Iftikhar Mubarik, Executive Director of Search for Justice, praised the approval, […]
A Lahori Walks into Rawalpindi and Finds Donut Destiny at OD
Being a Lahori, I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for anything that smells like freshly baked indulgence and OD has always been on that list. So when I found myself in Islamabad for a few days and got an invite from a friend who was managing the launch of OD’s new outlet […]
Saqib Jatoi: The First Digital Star of His Village
Saqib Jatoi’s story is not just about success—it’s about breaking boundaries, challenging the norms, and rewriting what’s possible for a young boy from a small village in Pakistan. Born in a remote village where the word “online” was almost unknown, Saqib was the first from his area to step into the digital world. At a […]
Malik Tayyab and his remarkable international marketing journey
Malik Tayyab born on September 5, 2003 is a digital marketing strategist, visual marketing influencer and the top site designer for several successful businesses. It has been his dream from quite an early age to influence people with his entrepreneur actions and from the constant services he has been providing to people. He’s an […]
Pakistan among Least Affected countries by Web Threats in the region: Kaspersky
Islamabad: At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team presented cybersecurity trends, including ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), supply chain attacks, mobile threats, AI and IoT developments. First quarter of 2025 showed that Turkiye and Kenya had the highest number of users […]
Onic Becomes First Digital Telecom Brand in Pakistan to Offer GPT 4o Premium Free to All Customers
Islamabad, May 24, 2025: Onic, continues to transform the telecommunications experience by becoming Pakistan’s first truly digital telecom brand, to offer GPT 4o Premium, fully integrated into the Onic app and available free for all users. This innovation marks a major milestone and reinforces Onic’s position at the forefront of digital advancement in the industry. […]
Neela Asmaan Announces Spring 2025 Artists-in-Residence
[Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, 21st May 2025] Neela Asmaan is proud to announce the Spring 2025 cohort of its artist residency program. Founded in 2023 by Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Neela Asmaan has completed seven successful residency cycles, nurturing emerging and established creatives from across Pakistan and beyond. Located in the […]