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Technology

Veet Pakistan, TCF to educate underprivileged girls

Alina Hashmi - Startup - April 29, 2022

It emerged that Veet Pakistan, one of Reckitt Pakistan’s most popular brands, partnered with The Citizens Foundation (TCF), a trusted non-profit that works towards educating the underprivileged children of Pakistan. Veet Academy.

TAGS: #TCF#Veet Pakistan

GIDS introduces New Harbah Anti-Ship Missile at DIMDEX 2022

Alina Hashmi - Science - March 25, 2022

Doha: It emerged that Pakistani company GIDS introduced its new anti-ship cruise missile Harbah at DIMDEX exhibition in Qatar. Harbah is a medium-range ship launched with a subsonic cruise missile system and.

TAGS: #DIMDEX 2022#GIDS#Harbah Anti-Ship Missile

Boeing jet crashes in Southern China mountains

Alina Hashmi - Technology - March 21, 2022

Beijing: On March 21, a China Eastern Airlines (600115.SS) Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in mountains in southern China on a domestic flight after a sudden downfall from cruising.

TAGS: #Boeing jet#Southern China

Russia labels Meta an ‘extremist organization’

Alina Hashmi - Politics - March 21, 2022

On March 21, a Moscow court labeled Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) an “extremist organization”. It also said that the ruling would not apply to its WhatsApp messenger service, directing its ire on.

TAGS: #Meta#Russia

Poland aspires to buy U.S. Reaper drones

Alina Hashmi - Business - March 16, 2022

On March 16, it emerged that Poland wanted to buy several MQ-9 Reaper drones from the U.S. under a special and accelerated procedure. It is eyeing further procurements at a later date.

TAGS: #Poland#Russia#US

Satellite outage caused ‘huge loss in communications’: Ukrainian official

Alina Hashmi - Politics - March 15, 2022

On Tuesday, a senior Ukrainian cybersecurity official, Victor Zhora, revealed that the digital sabotage that hit Viasat’s KA-SAT network had caused a massive communications outage at the outset of Russia’s invasion. Victor.

TAGS: #Satellite outage#Ukraine

Iran to send more military satellites

Alina Hashmi - Politics - March 8, 2022

Dubai: It emerged on March 8 that Iran would send a series of military satellites into orbit over the coming years. Space Commander of the Revolutionary Guards’ Aerospace Force Ali Jafarabadi made.

TAGS: #Iran#military satellites

PIA gets operating licence for two more stations in China

Alina Hashmi - Business - March 6, 2022

Beijing: It emerged that the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had been granted two more operating licences by the Chinese authorities, for Guangzhou and Xian, in addition to Beijing. Now the national flag.

TAGS: #China#operating licence#PIA

Ukraine’s military, politicians targeted in hacking campaign: Meta

Alina Hashmi - Politics - February 28, 2022

On Feb 28, Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (FB.O) said that a hacking group used Facebook to target a modicum of public figures in Ukraine, entailing prominent military officials, politicians and a journalist, amidst.

TAGS: #hacking campaign#Meta#Ukraine

North Korea tests long-range missile

Alina Hashmi - Politics - January 30, 2022

It emerged on Sunday that North Korea conducted possibly the longest-range missile test since 2017. Both Japan and South Korea reported that a suspected ballistic missile had been launched into the.

TAGS: #long-range missile test#North Korea

Microsoft to buy “Call of Duty”

Alina Hashmi - Business - January 18, 2022

It emerged on Jan 18 that Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) was acquiring “Call of Duty” videogame maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O) for $68.7 billion in cash. This is the biggest deal in the sector.

TAGS: #Call of Duty#Microsoft

Swedish Security Services hold a probe into drones incident

Alina Hashmi - Science - January 17, 2022

Stockholm: Sweden’s Security Service said in a statement that it had taken over an inquiry regarding unauthorized drones at three Swedish nuclear power plants. Police had deployed patrols and helicopters to the.

TAGS: #drones incident#Sweden#Swedish Security Services

PTA suggests ‘alternate measures’ against low connectivity

Alina Hashmi - Technology - January 13, 2022

Islamabad: On Thursday, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, in a press release, announced that a fault had been reported in the international submarine cable, SMW4, operated by PTCL, in the Indian ocean. Due to.

TAGS: #PTA

Sony unveils electric SUV prototype

Alina Hashmi - Automobile - January 6, 2022

It was reported that the Japanese firm was all set to launch a company that would explore the rising electronic vehicle market. Sony chief executive officer Kenichiro Yoshida revealed the new Vision-S.

TAGS: #Sony

PIA resumes flights to Mashad after five years

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 30, 2021

Islamabad: Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported on Wednesday that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed direct flights to Mashhad, Iran, after a five-year gap. The decision was taken in a bid to.

TAGS: #Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA)#Pakistan International Airlines

Germany to close its last 3 nuclear warehouses

Alina Hashmi - Politics - December 30, 2021

Berlin: On Dec 30, it was reported that Germany would pull the plug on three of its last six nuclear power stations on Friday. This is another step towards accomplishing its parting.

TAGS: #Germany nuclear warehouses

China announces new copyright protection plan

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 29, 2021

Beijing: China’s copyright regulator said on Wednesday that it would improve copyright protection livestreaming, e-commerce, and sports events by 2025. According to the 14th Five-Year Plan for Copyright Work issued by the.

TAGS: #China#China Copyright Protection Plan

Apple alleges India’s apps of abusing power

Alina Hashmi - Automobile - December 20, 2021

New Delhi: On Dec 19, Apple Inc has consulted India’s antitrust watchdog to file a case alleging abuse of market power in the apps market. Apple’s filing was made after the Competition.

TAGS: #Apple Inc.#india

Govt to suspend mobile phone services in Islamabad

Alina Hashmi - Politics - December 16, 2021

Islamabad: It emerged on Thursday that the government had decided to suspend mobile phone service for three days in the capital city ahead of a crucial meeting of the Extraordinary Session of.

TAGS: #Islamabad#OIC

India’s Serum to produce Novomax for children

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 14, 2021

New Delhi: It was reported on Dec 14 that the Serum Institute of India (SII) planned to launch the Novavax (NVAX.O) COVID-19 vaccine for kids in six months. SII CEO, Adar.

TAGS: #india#Serim#SII

Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch internet services in Pakistan

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 13, 2021

On Monday, it emerged that a delegation from Starlink, a US-based broadband provider, visited the headquarters of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority in Islamabad. Chairman PTA has fully assured the complete support in.

TAGS: #Elon Musk#Pakistan#Starlink

Govt. to grant high-speed internet in remote areas, tourist resorts

Reesha Mirza - Technology - December 13, 2021

Travel buffs will be pleased to learn that Pakistan’s Universal Service Fund (USF) has approved ten projects worth Rs11.5 billion to offer broadband internet and fibre optic services to the Kumrat Valley,.

TAGS: #Internet#Pakistan#Technology#Tourism#Wifi#World

Alibaba group expells employee over sexual assault allegations

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 12, 2021

Beijing: It was reported on Sunday that Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding expelled a female worker who implicated a former co-worker of sexual assault earlier this year. She received a.

TAGS: #Alibaba enterprise#China

ICAO Ban may not be lifted

Alina Hashmi - Technology - December 10, 2021

It emerged on Friday that the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) had issued a serious warning to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan against their pilot licensing problem. The organization claimed.

TAGS: #Civil Aviation Authority#International Civil Aviation Organisation

PM Khan to launch Green Line bus service in Karachi today

Reesha Mirza - Technology - December 10, 2021

During his day-long visit to the city, Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch the Green Line bus service.

Despite tall claims by major political parties that they are doing everything they can to.

TAGS: #Green Line buses#Karachi#Pakistan#World

Rohingya refugees sue Facebook

Alina Hashmi - Politics - December 7, 2021

It emerged on Tuesday that Rohingya refugees from Myanmar would be suing Meta Platforms Inc, formerly known as Facebook, for $150 billion. The decision was taken in the backdrop of allegations that.

TAGS: #Facebook#Meta#Rohingya refugees

Putin lauds India as “a great power”

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 6, 2021

New Delhi: During his official visit to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin commended India as “a great power” on Monday. The traditional partners had always strengthened their military and energy ties.

TAGS: #india#Russia

UAE buys French warplanes worth $19 billion

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 3, 2021

Dubai: It emerged on Friday that the United Arab Emirates ordered 80 Rafale fighter jets and 12 military helicopters from France. The deed seems an agenda for deepening economic and political connections.

TAGS: #France#French warplanes#UAE

China launches rail-line in Laos

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 3, 2021

Vientiane: On Dec 3, in Beijing’s ambitious Belt and Road infrastructure projects, it has launched a $6 billion high-speed rail line connecting China with its Southeast Asian neighbour Laos. Chinese President Xi.

TAGS: #Belt Road Initiative#China#Laos

Israeli spyware hacks US State Department phones

Alina Hashmi - Politics - December 3, 2021

It emerged on Friday that Apple Inc iPhones of at least nine US State Department employees were hacked by an unknown attacker using complex spyware developed by the Israel-based NSO Group, according.

TAGS: #Israel#US State Department
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