Author: Shayan Gardezi
5G in Pakistan: Can it Bridge the Digital Divide and Fuel Growth?
Pakistan expects to earn billions of dollars from the auction of 5G spectrum and increase internet speed by 20 times. During the 5G trial in the country, a download speed of 1.685 gigabytes per second was recorded. According to officials, the auction of 5G spectrum will create job opportunities in…
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Pakistan Welcomes PayPal (Partially): US Giant Partners with Local Provider
Pakistan’s freelancers are disappointed after learning that PayPal will not offer its services directly in the country. Instead, the company will partner with a local third-party payment processor, Payoneer or some other FinTech company already operating in Pakistan. The news comes after years of government efforts to bring PayPal to…
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WhatsApp to add Username Feature to address privacy concerns
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is adding a new username feature that will address privacy concerns for many users. The username feature is currently available in beta for Android devices. It is expected to be rolled out to all users in the coming months. Currently, WhatsApp users…
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Punjab Govt Officially Launches Electric Rickshaw
In a bid to curb rising air pollution, the Punjab government, in collaboration with a private firm, has rolled out a pilot project launching electric rickshaws on provincial roads. The initiative, unveiled after a high-level meeting chaired by Transport Secretary Ahmed Javaid Qazi, marks a partnership between the Transport Department…
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