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Call for adopting latest technologies for fast development

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ISLAMABAD: Technological revolution is bringing a paradigm shift in today’s world and if a nation wishes to develop and grow at a fast pace, it has to opt for latest technologies that are creating headways. These views were expressed by Panning Commission’s Governance, Innovation and Reform member Tahir Hijazi in a two-day international workshop titled […]


Rise of internet and mobile banking

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Internet and mobile banking have gained a lot of traction lately. As per SBP data, last year, in FY14, internet banking (IB) transactions grew by 80 percent in volume and 37 percent in value. Whereas mobile banking (MB) transaction jumped by 49 percent in volume and 148 percent in value. Some 17 million IB transactions […]


3G/4G licenses fee: over $964 million received from telecom operators

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The government has received over $964 million (about 80 percent) from the telecom operators against 3G/4G licenses fee and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will award the licenses for commercial use Thursday (today). Besides the licenses fee, the government has also received Rs 11 billion from telecom operators under tax head at the rate of 10 […]


Internet issues

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Internet is the most amazing gift of the 21st century. It has provided mankind with the blessing of connecting with each other all over the world, turning this earth into a global village. The use of the internet is increasing daily, not only by adults but also by children of all ages. They are using […]