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Pakistani researchers unearth Facebook security flaw that generated millions of ‘likes’
A study by three Pakistani researchers has exposed a serious facebook security flaw plaguing social media giant Facebook. At a time when technology behemoths including Facebook, Twitter and Google, are facing increased scrutiny due to their inadvertent but out sized role in determining the fate of the 2016 US presidential election, it turns out that Facebook’s security apparatus had a loophole that allowed at least a million Facebook accounts, both…
Pakistani student wins Queen’s Young Leaders Award
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Pakistani entrepreneur wins Queen’s Young Leaders Award 2017
Pakistani tech entrepreneur Syed Faizan Hussain has been awarded with the Queen’s Young Leaders Award 2017 for his work in harnessing technology to come up with solutions for problems facing the country’s health sector. The 23-year-old was given the award at a ceremony held at Buckingham Palace on June 30, where he was recognized for his achievements along with 59 other high achievers from the Commonwealth countries. Hussain was the…
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Pakistan ranked 4th among global digital freelance destinations
The Oxford Internet Institute’s Online Labour Index (OLI) has ranked Pakistan as the 4th most popular destination in the global online freelance sector, behind India, Bangladesh and the US. The information published in the OLI relied on data collected between July 1-6, 2017. It presented a very clear picture of the global online gig economy in terms of the kind of skills offered by various countries, and the supply and…
Pakistani students at their innovative best - Pakistan Shining
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Pakistani students at their innovative best
Musical torch, Anti skin cancer lotion and Bracelet Aid for blind people were just some of the projects that were presented by our incredibly talented students at the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which was held in Los Angeles, California from May 14th to May 19th 2017. ISEF is an annual event held in USA. More than 1,700 students from all over the world participate in it.…
Pakistan Govt offers mega incentive to new IT companies, startups
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Govt offers mega incentive to new IT companies, startups
ISLAMABAD: Declaring new IT companies free from tax in the next fiscal year 2017-18 was a mega incentive offered by the incumbent government which would not only give boost to local industry but would also opened new avenues for job market ensuring and development in the sector. This was a major development that would provide landmark results for the IT sector, spokesman of ministry of Information and Technology and Telecommunication…
Pakistan to Turbo Charge Mobile Internet to 5G by 2020
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Pakistan to Turbo Charge Mobile Internet to 5G by 2020
The regulatory authority for Telecom sectors is planning to test 5G internet in Pakistan by 2020. The initial phase of the project has already started and groundwork is being done for the spectrum award. Speaking in a workshop in Islamabad, Chairman Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) Dr. Syed Ismail Shah made the bold claim. “The government would facilitate all existing as well as new companies to test 5G in Pakistan. The…
3G, 4G users in Pakistan reach 3.98 mln
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3G, 4G users in Pakistan reach 39.8 mln
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News)- The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan has soared to 39.8 million. According to details available, amount of 3G and 4G subscribers has gone up by 10.3 million in first nine months of fiscal year 2016-17 alone. These statistics were issued by Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA). Stats further disclosed that number of broadband users has reached 40.23 million by the end of March, recording a…
‘Pakistan land of digital opportunities,’ says Dr Umar Saif
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‘Pakistan land of digital opportunities,’ says Dr Umar Saif
LAHORE: Pakistan offers lot of investment and joint venture opportunities for software business as large number of profit driven startups are pouring in the country. Dr Umar Saif, Vice Chancellor of Information Technology University (ITU) Punjab and Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) said while delivering his keynote speech on “Digital Punjab Initiatives” in seminar on Business Opportunities in Punjab opened yesterday. He said around 300 to 400 startups were…