Technology

ISLAMABAD: An inquiry into irregularities and financial benefits from the merger of Warid and Mobilink is in its final stage and arrests will be made in the coming days, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) told subcommittee III of the Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday. The subcommittee, chaired by Senator Sherry Rehman, was discussing the 2015-16 audit report of the telecommunications …

For many of Pakistan’s farmers, long at the mercy of ruthless middlemen, an app enabling them to sell direct to clients could mean more money in their pockets. Omar Majid Warraich knew his idea could help thousands earn more from their crops, but the problem was he did not know how to execute it. “As a startup, you tend to …

Digital rights activists on Tuesday categorically rejected the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s (Pemra) proposal on regulating web TV and Over the Top TV (OTT). The remarks come in the wake of a document released by Pemra, titled “Consultation on Regulating the Web TV & Over the Top TV (OTT) Content Services” on its website, seeking comments on the matter …

Britain decided Tuesday to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to supply new high-speed network equipment, ignoring the US government’s warnings that it would sever intelligence cooperation if the company was not banned. Britain’s decision is the first by a major US ally in Europe, and follows intense lobbying from the Trump administration and China as the two vie for technological …

REWIND exactly four years back. It’s a different world altogether: 4G is a niche, people depend on rickshaws/taxis for transport and food is largely ordered by calling on the restaurant’s helpline. There are only a few startups in the tech sector and most of the brands are owned by the Rocket Internet. Careem, though now a household name, is just …

LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed telecoms security with US President Donald Trump as he prepares to announce if Britain will use China´s Huawei in its 5G networks, officials said Saturday. In a phone call on Friday evening, the two leaders “discussed a range of issues, including cooperation to ensure the security of our telecommunications networks”, a Downing Street spokeswoman …

LAHORE: Adviser to PM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said on Friday that introduction of electric vehicle (EV) Policy will help promote country’s transport sector in the coming years. Addressing a launch ceremony of the country’s first fully electric three-wheeler vehicles, he said the EV policy had been framed after incorporating consultations from all stakeholders. Read more: Two cheers for …

SAN FRANCISCO: Alphabet´s self-driving vehicle unit Waymo is expanding testing to more regions of the United States to explore “new transportation solutions.” Waymo Chrysler Pacifica minivans and long-haul trucks will take to roads in the US states of Texas and New Mexico this week, building on a project going on in Arizona, according to the company. “These are interesting and …

Rashmi Sahijwala never expected to start working at the age of 59, let alone join India’s gig economy — now she is part of an army of housewives turning their homes into “cloud kitchens” to feed time-starved millennials. Asia’s third-largest economy is battling a slowdown so sharp it is creating a drag on global growth, the International Monetary Fund said …

JazzCash has stepped in to facilitate freelancers in Pakistan by enabling them to directly receive funds from a Payoneer account into their JazzCash account. This initiative allows fund transfers to take place instantly and in real time. How to use the app Funds from Payoneer can be received instantly in JazzCash Mobile Account. Freelancers can register their JazzCash mobile account …