Rupee Slips as Visa Fee Hike Hits IT Stocks, Markets Close Lower MUMBAI – The Indian rupee closed weaker on Monday, ending at 88.30 against the U.S. dollar, down 0.2 percent. Equity markets also felt the heat, with both the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropping 0.5 percent each. IT stocks led the decline, plunging […]
Pakistan Moves to Strengthen Digital Economy, IT, and Telecom Reforms Islamabad – The government held a high-level session aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, promoting innovation, and attracting strategic investments to boost the country’s digital economy. The meeting also focused on advancing IT and telecom reforms to align with global best practices. Finance Minister Muhammad […]
Islamabad to Become a Smart City Using New Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants to turn Islamabad into a smart city by using modern technology. She said the Ministry of IT is working on many important projects to improve internet access, online education, and healthcare services. Better Internet for […]
The spokesperson stated that any post made on the platform during the breach does not reflect the ministry’s position and should be disregarded. They further clarified that a post related to Pakistan-India tensions was published by the hacker, and the ministry had no connection with the content shared. The spokesperson added that the X account […]
According to the Central Police Office (CPO), the swift response by police personnel stationed at the post prevented the assault. The CPO reported that a group of 18 to 19 terrorists, some riding eight motorcycles and others crawling toward the post, attempted a coordinated attack. The group, belonging to the Fitna al-Khawarij, aimed to target […]
Talking to the media, the finance minister said that the government is working on it and regularly monitoring the prices of pulses, sugar, and other essential items. “We want to extend benefit to common man”. The federal minister said that it is necessary to reset our direction for the sake of economic stability. He was […]
The feature makes it easier than ever for consumers to interact with the new AI agent. In China, everyone’s attention is now on DeepSeek AI. For a more effective experience, IT companies are already incorporating the newest AI technologies into their products. Honor is no exception as it has officially released the DeepSeek R1 Network […]
The U.S. central bank is expected to cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point at its Dec. 17-18 meeting, which will also provide an updated look at how much further Fed officials think they will reduce rates in 2025 and perhaps into 2026. The Fed’s decisions impact monetary policy in the Gulf, where […]
Professor Randall Kroszner, affiliated with both Harvard University and the University of Chicago, met with Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori regarding this initiative. According to the details, they discussed mutual concerns, including the online classes for IT students and other related topics. Professor Kroszner will conduct online classes for IT students twice a week. Additionally, Professor […]
Azerbaijan has announced plans to invest up to $3 billion in Pakistan, a significant step towards boosting the country’s economy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared this development during a cabinet meeting, emphasizing how this investment will contribute to Pakistan’s financial stability and growth. The Prime Minister also discussed ongoing discussions with Saudi Arabia to strengthen […]