In a briefing to the Standing Committee, the Secretary of IT announced that the auction for 5G spectrum in the country will take place next year. The committee also requested details of all properties leased or rented out by PTCL. According to reports, a meeting of the National Assembly’s IT Committee was held under the chairmanship of Syed Amin ul Haq. During the briefing, the Secretary of IT mentioned that a consultant has been hired for the 5G spectrum auction, who will determine how many licenses will be auctioned and how many companies will receive the spectrum. The Secretary stated…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Apple is expected to introduce its cheapest iPhone SE next year. According to a Bloomberg report, work is underway on the new iPhone SE, which is set to launch in 2025 and will be the fourth model in the series. The new model will feature capabilities based on Apple’s artificial intelligence model called Apple Intelligence and will include the addition of Face ID. Unlike the iPhone 14, it will not have a home button. Reports suggest that the phone will likely have a 12-megapixel camera, similar to the iPhone SE 3 released in 2022, though it’s unclear if a more…
The Al-Barq E-Business Centers have been established in Okara, as the Pakistan Army has identified information technology as a key target for national development. In this context, the Pakistan Army has set up the Al-Barq E-Business Centers to empower youth in Okara. According to the vision of the Army Chief, these centers aim to attract young people towards earning by enhancing skills in e-learning and e-business. Since January 24, a total of 140 students have received guidance under this project, with individuals earning over $3,000 each. Under the Al-Barq E-Business Center, students have launched more than 15 companies, which are…
The 12th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar, IDEAS, has been held at the Expo Center Karachi. Organized by the Ministry of Defense and the Defense Export Promotion Organization (DEPO), IDEAS aims to promote Pakistan’s defense industry on an international scale. This exhibition and seminar take place every two years. The event showcases locally manufactured defense equipment from Pakistan, along with displays from major global defense companies. IDEAS 2024 will run from November 19 to 22 at the Karachi Expo Center, featuring international defense exhibitors, delegates, security analysts, and high-level policymakers. Defense production and exports are key focus…
In Shanghai, China, a knife attack at a supermarket a day before a week-long national holiday left 3 people dead and 15 injured. According to the foreign news agency AFP, local police in the Songjiang district stated that a 37-year-old attacker named Lin has been detained. Initial police investigations suggest that Lin went to Shanghai to vent his anger over a financial dispute. This knife attack occurred just one day before China’s National Day “Golden Week,” a period expected to see an increase in travelers. There has been a rise in public knife attacks in China over the years, with…
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has released key information in the election case against former President Donald Trump. The document issued by the judge claims that the former president committed crimes to remain in office despite losing the 2020 election. The 165-page document was submitted to the court by the special counsel, who presented alleged evidence intended for use in the case against Trump. It is claimed that the former president took actions to overturn the election results in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, despite losing in those states. The document also alleges that the former…
Following missile attacks on Israel by Iran, rising tensions in the Middle East have disrupted flight operations for airlines worldwide, leading to cancellations. According to a report by the foreign news agency Reuters, the flight tracking service FlightRadar24 noted that international airlines redirected or canceled their flights on Wednesday due to the escalating tensions, with regional airports in Lebanon, Israel, and Kuwait experiencing significant delays. The report also indicated that shares in the travel and airline sectors have declined as the conflict intensifies. FlightRadar24 reported that very few aircraft were seen crossing Iranian airspace on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, airlines throughout…
Israeli forces launched attacks on various areas of Khan Younis and targeted an orphanage and a school housing displaced individuals in Gaza late at night, resulting in the deaths of 65 Palestine Israeli forces not only carried out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip but also advanced into areas in southern Gaza, specifically Khan Younis, where Israeli tanks were observed. The Israeli tanks attacked multiple areas in eastern and central Khan Younis, leading to the deaths of at least…
After a boat capsized in Nigeria, over 100 people are missing from a total of 300 on board. According to foreign media reports, the boat sank in the Niger River near the Mokwa district, resulting in the disappearance of 100 individuals. The reports indicate that the locally-made wooden boat had a capacity for 100 people, but when it set off, it was carrying 300 passengers, the majority of whom were women and children. Media sources stated that the incident occurred as the passengers were returning from a religious festival. Local authorities have reported rescuing 150 individuals following the accident, but…
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran does not seek war or bloodshed, and that escalating tensions in the region is not in the interests of the U.S. and Europe. In a conversation with journalists in Doha, the Iranian president warned that if Israel attempts a retaliatory action, Iran’s response will be stronger and more powerful. He emphasized that Iran desires peace and stability in the region, not conflict. Pezeshkian noted that Israel initiated the escalation by assassinating a respected Iranian guest, and that Israel aims to widen the scope of tensions in the region. He urged European countries…
