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Pet Owners are Excited about App that Translates Cat Meows

People can use the MeowTalk app to figure out what their cats

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Jazz’s investment in Pakistan has crossed $10.3 billion: Federal Minister IT Amin Ul Haq

The Federal Minister for IT welcomed the VEON delegation in the meeting

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TikTok launches #BookTok to reignite love of reading in Pakistan

Platform celebrates International Literacy Day with campaign to connect book lovers from

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Samsung’s new Mouse can Run Away if your Work Hours Ended

Samsung's new idea for a mouse can tell when you are working

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Telenor Pledges PKR 1.1 Billion for Flood Relief efforts in Pakistan

Telenor Group, have pledged PKR 1.1 billion in cash and in-kind services

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Government Leaders Call Cyber Security Cells Incompetent

The Standing Committee, led by MNA Mir Khan Muhammad Jamali, is unhappy

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Google’s New Phones will be Unveiled on October 06

Google has announced the release dates for its next top-of-the-line phone series,

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Apple Watch Series 8 Design and Release Date Leaks

Many predict this will be Apple Watch's biggest year. Apple may release

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Instagram Fined $400 Million for Mishandled Teenagers’ Personal information

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said by email on Sept. 5, 2022, that

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Apple Debuts iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Featuring the Always-On display, the first-ever 48MP camera on iPhone, Crash Detection,

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Jazz Shines at GSMA Mobile 360 Asia Pacific

The #SuperForChange campaign showcases how digital enablement can positively impact the lives

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Huawei Mate 50 Smartphones will Feature Variable Aperture Cameras

Huawei officially confirmed one of the most intriguing rumours about the upcoming

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Nokia has Released the 2660 Flip phone in India

2660 is a classically-styled, old-fashioned flip phone!

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Google trained over 800 women developers under its Women Techmaker initiative

Google actively works to recognise the achievements of women in tech and

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UPaisa expands measures to help flood victims across Pakistan

UPaisa customers have the freedom to choose from a list of aid

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Google is Experimenting with New Ways to Display Tweets in its Search Results

Google Is Putting Its New 'Popular on Twitter' Feature to the Test

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Jazz pledge PKR 1 billion towards flood relief efforts

Jazz will work closely with NGOs and the government for the distribution

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PTA launches 9999 SMS flood relief donations

PTA has allocated short code: 9999 to enable

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Is it possible to use a mobile phone camera to detect a hidden camera in a hotel room?

You can use your smartphone camera to locate a concealed camera in

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WhatsApp group chats won’t resemble forums soon

Even message boards display the profile photographs of contributors

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Sony Increased PlayStation 5 Price due to Inflation Hits Globally

Sony on Thursday raised the recommended retail price of its PlayStation 5

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HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro Wins EISA’s Best Smartwatch Product for 2022-2023 Award

The latest in a long line of consumer tech awards, the EISA

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WhatsApp has Introduced a New Chat Feature to save time

WhatsApp claims users can now arrange their chats with an "unread" messages

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Google for Startups Accelerator launches in Southeast Asia & Pakistan

The latest GFSA is open for applications at startup.google.com/accelerator to startups headquartered

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Apple Sent Out Launch Invites for the iPhone 14 on September 7

Apple is expected to release four new iPhone models that will likely

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More Internet Outages are likely Around the Country

PTA argues that the optic fiber cuts are not the result of

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TikTok, Zindagi Trust launch Digital Safety Workshops in Government Schools

Ongoing partnership aims to educate up to 3,000 students, parents and teachers

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Telenor Pakistan Partners with Roche to Create Nationwide Health Awareness

Telenor Pakistan raises health awareness across the rural and urban areas of

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TechX Pakistan, the official coverage partner of 21st ITCN Asia Karachi

TechX Pakistan will work with 21st ITCN Asia Karachi as their official coverage partner during

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Samsung’s Mid Range Galaxy A53 is Iterative

The Galaxy A53 is IP67 dust and water-resistant – a welcome feature,

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WhatsApp Beta adds Ability to View Status from Chat List

Again Whatsapp is borrowing an idea from Instagram!

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YouTube Shorts now Include Watermarks to Prevent Piracy on TikTok & Instagram

We’re excited to share that YouTube Shorts now include watermarks to prevent

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Severe Internet Blackout hits North and South Regions of Pakistan

A blackout of the internet has hit Pakistan!

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HUAWEI Band 6 Offers All-Day Health Monitoring for Proactive Health Management

Keep an eye on everyday health with the HUAWEI Band 6!

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Internet Goes Down in utmost corridor of Pakistan [Update]

As reported by PTCL, issue has been reported in data networks between

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iPhone14 lineup Could Arrive Sooner than Expected

Apple is likely to release new smartphones in september

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Fiber Cuts affect Telenor Network Badly

Telenor's network in Pakistan is experiencing problems, with several services unavailable to

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YouTube Testing Feature that allows premium Subscribers to zoom in on Videos

Video sharing platform YouTube has been testing a new mobile app feature

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Cellular Networks to Shut Down in Several Cities Due to Muharram Holidays

Cellular services will remain suspended in select cities during 9th and 10th

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StormFiber from Pakistan Hacked by Indians

Pakistani StormFiber hacked by Indians!

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Samsung may Debut new high-end Camera Sensor in Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung is expected to up its smartphone camera game with a reported

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WhatsApp is rolling out the Admin Delete feature for some beta users

For beta users, WhatsApp has unveiled a new function. A message sent

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TikTok launches Creator Portal in Pakistan to help users maximise in-app experience

TikTok has launched its Creator Portal in Pakistan, a one-stop shop for

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How to Optimize Twitter Threads

What is a Twitter thread? A Twitter thread, also known as a

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Latest Blockbuster Movies, TV shows and Originals on Tamasha Partnered with STARZPLAY

Tamasha, Pakistan’s Over the Top (OTT) Video platform has entered into a

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Google Celebrates 10 Years of Google Play

Google is celebrating the 10th birthday of Google Play by unveiling a

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Kept Messages may soon be available on WhatsApp: What is it, and how can consumers benefit from it?

Users will be able to find these communications on WhatsApp by visiting

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Gmail to Unveil a Fresh New Look Soon

Since February, Google has focused on updating the Gmail user interface. As

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Huawei Releases a New Lineup of Flagship Products during Summer Launch Event in the Middle East and Africa

Huawei Consumer BG held a Flagship Products Summer Launch Event in Dubai;

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Growing 4G connectivity: How is it impacting Pakistanis

Technological growth and digitization have opened the gateway to a plethora of

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Jazz CEO Hints at Tough Measures for Business Continuity

In a memo to employees, Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim has highlighted the

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PTCL & U Microfinance Bank announce successful conversion of U Bank’s Rs.1,000m debt into equity

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest ICT services provider and

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Infinix Launches Cutting-Edge Industry Leading 3D Vapour Cloud Chamber Liquid Cooling Technology

Today, Infinix officially launched its revolutionary 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber (3D VCC)

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TikTok rolls out new features for more enhanced, safer user experience

The popular short-video platform TikTok has recently announced the launch of several

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Instagram Now Allows you to Discover Local Businesses Easily

People are always searching for small businesses within their geographical location. For

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WhatsApp to introduce user Avatars similar to Instagram and Facebook soon

If you frequently use Facebook and Instagram, you probably already know about

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Google Plans to test its prototype AR Glasses in public

Google announced that it has planned to test its AR prototype glasses

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‘The soul of our organization is to empower lives and livelihoods of women through tech’: Jazz CEO

Reiterating the company’s commitment to addressing the gender diversity and inclusion gaps

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Telenor Pakistan announces results for 2nd quarter 2022

Telenor Pakistan reported revenue of PKR 26.7 billion, up by PKR 104

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TikTok removes nearly 12.5 million videos from Pakistan in Q1 2022 for Community Guidelines violations

Popular short-form video platform TikTok has released its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement

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The latest and most stunning smartphone in Pakistan: Meet the new HUAWEI nova 9

A great smartphone is one that is styled for the ages, equipped

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Google expands Android Earthquake Alerts System to Pakistan

Today, Google is launching Android Earthquake Alerts System in Pakistan. Android Earthquake

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Zoom has some unlikely competitor in form of Snapchat

Since the launch of Snap Chat, it has only been made available

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Can we Recall Phone Numbers by Heart? Actually, we do not

A study by a US-based company WhistleOut, a consumer-focused website revealed in

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PUBG MOBILE Strives to Promote Pakistan’s Beautiful Landscapes

Taking inspiration from the vision of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to

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Facebook Pay now Officially Renamed to Meta Pay: Accompanies Digital Wallet

Mark Zuckerberg has high hopes for MetaPay, calling it the future Meta

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Google launches Think Games & Gaming Growth Lab to grow Pakistan’s gaming industry

Google today announced it has successfully launched Think Games, Pakistan’s first thought

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Three Major Gaming Companies Involved in a Scam

The gaming fraternity is shaken by the latest scam done by three

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PTCL, Huawei successfully deploys AirPON Solution

PTCL, the country’s premier Telecom and ICT services provider has successfully deployed

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Cloudflare Outage Affects Various Websites, Services Now Restored

Cloudflare outage impacted operations of various popular websites such as Zerodha, medium.com,

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YouTube Shorts overtakes TikTok in terms of users

Video sharing platform YouTube has made an announcement regarding having 1.5 billion

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How Huawei keeps driving key innovations with its trendy flagship HUAWEI nova 9

The new phone boasts a 120Hz Curved Display, 50MP Ultra Vision Camera,

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Meta Introduces its first-ever AR Glasses Exclusively for Developers

Meta Platforms has huge news for developers, as they have decided to

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Google Search introduces a new experience to offer helpline support during mental health crises

Today, Google launched a suicide hotline onebox for Pakistan. This feature enables

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STZA Building Technology Ecosystem to Enable Pakistani Freelancers

Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) is building a world-class technology ecosystem in

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Earth Day: Jazz to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Today, as we celebrate World Earth Day it is essential for us

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Zong Viability Report 2021 Highlights Transformation of Over Ten Million Lives

Zong, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s cellular and digital services frontrunner, has

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Google deepens its commitment to Pakistan’s gaming industry

Google today reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan’s gaming industry through three new

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Xiaomi Fan Festival – Uplifting and giving back to the fans

Xiaomi believes in making tech accessible for everyone, with their motto being

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Telenor is Offline in Several Cities Across the Country [Updated]

Telenor has confirmed that its services are now fully restored. The company

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Zong Gives You the Power to Make Your Own Package

Pakistan’s leading cellular services provider and the digital frontrunner, Zong 4G has

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Digital Libas wins UNDP-Jazz SDG Bootcamp in Balochistan

Digital Libas, a remote work providing social enterprise from Quetta, is the

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Careem to connect its merchants and employees through Jazz’s communications solutions

Careem, the Super App for the greater Middle East and Pakistan has

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Jazz Invests PKR 14.6 Billion in 2021 Reaching 69.2m Subscribers

Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service

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PUBG Celebrates Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day

Independence Day is right around the corner and as it draws closer,

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Jazz Partners with Knowledge Platform to facilitate e-Learning

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital service provider, has partnered with Knowledge Platform (Private)

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NIC & Jazz xlr8 launch National Health Hackathon

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting the way we act, interact and run

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Jazz TV App now Available on KaiOS for Jazz Digit 4G users

Jazz TV, one of Pakistan’s most successful live streaming platforms, is now

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Jazz Golf Tournament teed-off in Golf Club at Islamabad

The second leg of the annual Jazz Golf Tournament teed-off in Islamabad

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Jazz xlr8 Launches Xperience Hub – A Cutting Edge Usability Testing Facility

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, has set up a state-of-the-art usability

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MoITT Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui visits U Microfinance Bank HQ

On Wednesday, 13th November the Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunications Dr.

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JazzCash Introduces In-App Bus Ticketing Feature

JazzCash, Pakistan’s fastest-growing digital financial service provider, and Bookme, a leading e-ticketing

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Mudassar Aqil apoint as CEO of Telenor Microfinance Bank

The Board of Directors of Telenor Microfinance Bank has appointed Mohammad Mudassar

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Mobile Connectivity Of Millions In Pakistan At Risk Warns GSMA

The GSMA today raised serious concerns over the unreasonable fees set by

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PTCL Offers 40% Discount on Installation Charges

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is offering a 40% discount on installation

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Realme all set to launch their Newest “Realme 3” in Pakistan

online focused smartphone maker Realme on the heels of the launch of

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Pre-order HUAWEI P30 Series and Rewrite the Rules of Photography

HUAWEI is pushing the envelope of smartphone photography to a whole new

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edotco, Jazz partner to drive digital transformation in Pakistan

edotco Group (“edotco”), the leading end-to-end integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company, through

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TPL Maps & HERE Technologies Collaborates on Technology Partnership

TPL Maps (PvT) Ltd, Pakistan’s first and largest mapping company has signed

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