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December 11, 2022

Pakistan registers Google as a company, finally!

KARACHI – Google has registered itself as a company with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) – a move that will help the tech giant to establish its operations in the country.

The company had been registered under Section 435 of the Companies Act 2017. The development was confirmed by Federal IT Minister Aminul Haque.

He said opening an office of Google in Pakistan would make data of the country more secure.

Earlier this year, Pakistan asked the tech giants, including Google, Facebook and TikTok, to open their liaison offices in Pakistan.

Last month, reports emerged that the SECP had approved the papers submitted by the US-based company for the registration.

On Dec 7, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan had enormous untapped potential in the field of information and communication technology.

Addressing Asia Pacific Information and Communication Technology Alliance Awards in Islamabad, he said, he said government has been proactive in supporting efforts to improve IT sector of the country.

November 27, 2022

vivo Y35 launched in Pakistan — price, specification, camera

LAHORE – Today, vivo launched the latest Y35 smartphone in its Y series which embodies style and elegance. vivo’s Y Series is known for offering its users a flagship experience at affordable prices and this latest smartphone is no different.

The vivo Y35, as a culmination of style and technology, offers the best in the industry. The device promises a powerful performance backed by the Snapdragon 680 processor that makes every task smooth as butter and has amazing battery life with a powerful 5000mAh battery and 44W FlashCharge technology.

Along with the combination of a powerful processor and powerful battery capabilities, vivo Y35 also offers users 8GB+8GB Extended RAM and 128GB ROM that supports memory expansion of up to 1TB.

Moreover, vivo Y35 is equipped with a powerful 50MP Triple Rear Camera that makes it possible to capture clear, amazing, and bright pictures due to its large sensor. The smartphone comes with various camera features like the Video Face Beauty and the Multi-Style Portrait along with the Super Night Camera.

To offer users a smooth multitasking experience, vivo Y35 also comes with Multi-Turbo 5.5 in addition to the Ultra Game Mode. The Ultra Game Mode enhances the gaming experience to a whole new level by offering multiple options like Do Not Disturb, Brightness Lock and Game Picture-in-Picture features while the user plays the game. With such amazing features, a professional-standard gaming experience is now within the grasp of the user.

Moreover, the Y35 smartphone is minimalistic in style and comfortable to hold due to its frosted anti-glare (AG) surface. The flat frame design along with the 2.5D Curvature adds to the class and elegance exuded by the smartphone.

Additionally, to combine user experience with the class, the device offers the Side Fingerprint Scanner along with the Face Wake feature. The Side Fingerprint Scanner integrates the fingerprint scanner with the power button to offer a more enhanced look to the devices. The Face Wake feature makes it possible to unlock the phone at lightning-fast speed whenever the user picks it up.

Pricing & Availability

Available in two trendy colour variants, Agate Black and Dawn Gold, vivo Y35 can be purchased across Pakistan at the price of Rs. 59,999 only. vivo offers a one-year warranty for vivo Y35 along with 15 days of free replacement and 6 month warranty for accessories. vivo Y35 is duly approved by Pakistan Telecommunications Authority and supports all mobile networks in Pakistan. Zong customers can also get 12GB Free Mobile Internet by using their 4G SIM card in Slot 1 (2GB Internet/month for 6 months).

October 3, 2022

realme C25Y makes a comeback on an amazing price of Rs28,999

realme – one of the most Gen-Z centric tech brands is known for bringing out affordable smartphones that don’t let the quality fall. Its C-Series is all about reliability, quality and steal-worthy prices – and once again realme is introducing its realme C25Y, with an undeniably exciting price drop of PKR 2,000/-. The realme C25Y now carries a price tag of PKR 28,999/- yet the features still pack a punch for today with the powerful Unisoc T610 processor, 5000mAh mega battery, 50MP Al triple camera, 18W Quick Charge, 6.5” Fullscreen Display and a 4GB + 64GB Memory.

This attractive discount on realme C25Y runs from Saturday, October 1st 2022 all way till the end of the month, giving people the chance to make the most of this offer. realme C25Y is recognized as an economical smartphone, but it also attracts attention for the advanced features in its price bracket with fast charging technology, a good camera module, and a lot of computing power. realme is offering a rare discount to their customers so they can grab this phone and not regret missing out later.

August 12, 2022

Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training inks contract with PTCL to run 4 educational channels on PTCL Smart TV App

ISLAMABAD – Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) signed an agreement for the provision of 04 educational OTT channels in order to deliver educational content to students across the country, at a ceremony in Islamabad on Thursday. The channels will boost accessibility to quality educational content to foster learning and growth amongst students of different age groups.

Minister of Federal Education & Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Federal Secretary-MOFEPT, Aamir Ashraf Khawaja and Federal Secretary IT, Mohsin Mushtaq also attended the event. Contract was signed by Additional Secretary (MOFEPT), Waseem Ajmal Chaudhary and Group Chief Business Solutions Officer (PTCL & Ufone), Zarrar Hasham Khan.

Under the agreement, PTCL will provide 04 channels to the MOFEPT on its OTT Smart TV platform to deliver educational content for live viewing and downloading to students throughout the country. The digital channels will be available free of cost nationwide. The initiative will help MOFEPT in taking a stride toward digitalization of the education system for greater efficiency and improved learning.

During the ceremony, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training said, “The arrangement with PTCL is an important step toward the digitalization of Pakistan’s educational system based on the latest learning and tutoring techniques. We believe the time is ripe for such interventions because there is nationwide penetration of smartphones and speedy internet even across remote regions. We are glad to have found a collaborative partner in PTCL that shares our vision for such a ground-breaking initiative for the advancement of learning in society. Digitalization is the future and we will explore the opportunities for enhancing the scope and reach of this initiative for a sustainable and deeper impact”.

Speaking at the occasion, Waseem Ajmal Chaudhary, Additional Secretary MOFEPT said “The 04 OTT educational channels will be completely free of cost so that the educational material is accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds without any need for a subscription. This step will play a significant role in the socioeconomic development of the country. Moreover, the initiative furthers MOFEPT’s continuous endeavor to foster social good for the people of Pakistan”.

Commenting on the agreement, Zarrar Hasham Khan, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone said, “PTCL is the largest ICT services provider having footprint across Pakistan and being a company playing a pivotal role in driving digital transformation revolution in the country, needs partners to boost education sector. This will create synergies to revolutionize the educational system of Pakistan and enable all geographical areas with modern learning mechanisms.”

Senior officials from MOFEPT & PTCL also attended the ceremony.

August 12, 2022

SnackVideo secures ISO27001 and ISO27701 certification for security

SnackVideo announced it acquired the ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27001 certification in China and several other countries in Latin America, Southeast and South Asia, and the Middle East.

ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard on how to manage information security. ISO/IEC 27701 is a privacy extension to ISO/IEC 27001 with additional requirements in order to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). For SnackVideo, that proves that it is handling personal data with worldwide standards recognized in the industry.

Calvin Liu, head of SnackVideo Compliance, Communication Experience and Partnership says: This certification reflects SnackVideo’s social responsibility and commitment to user information security, marking that SnackVideo has reached the international advanced level.

The ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27001 detail requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS). It’s primary aim is to help organizations safeguard and protect their assets.

The independent third-party auditor performed a series of careful checks to confirm that SnackVideo’s controls, global security, and risk operations met the highest standards. These were done to evaluate how the platform protects its development, infrastructure, operations, and services, ISO 27001 requires that management:

● Systematically monitor the organisation’s information security risks, taking account of the weaknesses, threats, and their effects;

● Design and implement a well-organised and comprehensive chamber of information security controls and/or other forms of risk treatment (such as ways to avoid and transfer risk) to address those risks that are deemed unacceptable; and

● Adopt an overarching management process to ensure that the information security controls continue to meet the organisation’s information security needs on a daily basis.

Zhang Hua, head of Kuaishou Information Security says,[1] “Achieving the ISO 27701 and 27001 certification is another step in our comprehensive security journey. SnackVideo will continue to increase investment in the field of information security, strengthen privacy security protection, continuously improve itself with technological and management innovation, deepen the construction of an information security compliance system, and provide users with more secure and credible services.

May 25, 2021

Haier S6 LED TV series; catering to your entertainment needs!

Haier LED televisions are the go to televisions in the market for your entertainment needs. Haier televisions provide you with an enhanced watching experience. Talking about the Haier S6 LED series, Haier brings to you an amazing television series with the best features available in the market. The S6 series comes equipped with Google Assistant and intelligent voice control making your television an easy to operate device and catering to your entertainment needs in the best way possible. It also has a remote application which allows you easily navigate different functions in your television.

The 4K High Dynamic Range makes movies more interesting to watch and gives the user a more lifelike experience while watching a movie. The Bluetooth feature allows you to connect your devices to your television, it also has HAIER SMART APP that’s providing unique AI to control your smart devices like Smart Door bell, Smart security camera and Haier Smart appliances easily and the six speaker units with 30 Watts that come installed in the television provide the consumers with one of the best sound experiences available in the market.

Haier continues with its mission to keep its customers satisfied and which is why it continues to lead the appliances market. Haier is the Global No1 appliances brand according to Euromonitor International and that could only be possible with the love and support of our customers. We take pride in the quality of our products, as well as our service and after sales service so you can purchase your favorite Haier product with the peace of mind that we have you covered.

For customer support Haier also providing FREE INSTALLATION from 50” to onward all over the Pakistan.

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April 1, 2021

Samsung hosts technical seminar showcasing innovative 2021 Neo QLED 8K line-up

LAHORE – Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 15 consecutive years, held the 2021 Technical Seminar for various markets including Pakistan – a series of events that highlighted the technology, features and innovation with this year’s new product lineups, covering Neo QLED 8K, MICRO LED and Samsung’s award-winning Lifestyle portfolio.

For 10 years, Samsung’s tech seminars have provided a unique platform to deliver detailed information and an exclusive hands-on experience with new products, prior to global release and distribution. This year’s global virtual seminar was the second event of its kind where participants had a chance to learn about technical breakthroughs, followed by a Q&A session to hear directly from Samsung business leaders and engineers.

Samsung’s 2021 product lineup for Pakistani market is equipped with advanced hardware and software advancements that are designed to provide a viewing experience like never before. The technology has enabled outstanding picture quality, smart features and gaming experiences, along with lifestyle-integrated features and services that are second to none when it comes to ultimate usability. During the seminar, attendees had an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the following products and areas:

Neo QLED and Picture Quality: Quantum Mini LEDs are at the center of innovation, and combined with Samsung’s Micro Layer, Quantum Matrix Technology and the state-of-the-art Neo Quantum Processor, Neo QLEDs provide true-to-life picture quality that is crisp and clear like never before, with the most intricate of details in both dark and bright scenes.
In-Home Activity: Added to this list is Samsung’s new PC-on-TV feature, which provides a seamless and remote connection between the TV, PCs and devices for optimal productivity and convenience right from the living room.
Gaming Experiences: Samsung’s 2021 Neo QLED TVs provides the ultimate gaming experience for even from the most avid gamers, across both PC and console gaming. The new features and provide enhanced performance, motion graphic features, reduced input lag, and ultimately more full and immersive sound, driven by AI.

“The breakthrough in 2021 Neo QLED and its picture quality demonstrates what state-of-the-art hardware innovations can achieve together with Samsung’s unique AI upscaling and smart features,” said Simon Sung, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are pleased to share our latest display innovations that are tailored to our customers’ needs and hope that our customers will continue to enjoy our products.”

Click on here for more information on Samsung’s 2021 TV product lineup, www.samsung.com/pk.

March 18, 2021

Haier brings the Italian brand Candy to Pakistan

Haier is the No.1 Global Appliances brand according to Euromonitor International; Haier strives to keep its customers satisfied.

Haier Group is committed to working with its world-class ecosystem partners to continuously build a premium brand and to set up IoT ecosystems in every aspect of life and tailor personalized smart life for users around the globe. Haier owns a number of smart-appliance brands, including Haier, Casarte, Leader, GE Appliances from the U.S., Fisher & Paykel from New Zealand, AQUA from Japan. Haier also acquired the Italian brand “Candy” in 2018.

Haier Pakistan continues to bring its customer the best as they have always promised. Haier brings the Italian brand, Candy to Pakistan. Candy is an Italian domestic appliance maker. Candy is efficient, accessible, and vigorous. Candy, as a brand has always focused on simplifying the daily life of its consumers. It’s efficient in saving energy. It is fashionable, full of strength, and stands out from the competition. Candy always meets the needs of consumers with innovative, easy to use and accessible products.

Candy is now launched in Pakistan, So, buy your favorite Candy product from Haier’s flagship store at Daraz.pk.

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021

Samsung Pakistan held a virtual EPIC event to Launch Galaxy S21

LAHORE – Samsung Pakistan held a virtual EPIC event to launch the newest devices in its smartphone lineup. These include the Galaxy S21, GalaxyS21+, and the GalaxyS21 Ultra 5G. The event was aired online on 24th January, The event premiered on Samsung Pakistan’s official Facebook page.

The event was kicked off by Umar Ghumman, Head of Mobile Operations, Pakistan and Afghanistan as he talked about the unprecedented times the world was going through and the lifestyle changes had been affected by the pandemic. He talked about the how no one expected work from home practices would continue for the most of the businesses. He claimed that “Samsung has always been working in the past to face the global challenges amicably by bringing in the devices that adds value for the users.”

Photography in Galaxy S21 lineup has upgraded to a newer level with the inclusion of 8K Videos in the GalaxyS21 lineup gives users the opportunity to pick the shot of their choice from a video with using the ability of extracting the images from the frame of the video. One of the epic new feature in theGalaxy S21 camera is the director’s view as it is sometimes equally important to capture reactions of the both sides of the camera. With the content creators, appreciating the inclusion of the director’s view to capture spontaneous moments. Actor and model, Sadia Khan joined the virtual session where she talked about the pro-grade camera of the Galaxy S21 lineup which will help her create high quality content.

Tech expert Zaryab Khan from Xeetechcare talked about the Galaxy S21 Series on the Epic event. He added that this is the first 5G enabled phones launched by Samsung in Pakistan. He added that the camera has been improved in this series with more features added in the cameras such as night-mode feature added in all 4 cameras. He also talked about the newly launched Exynos 2100 processing chip that has improved the power efficiency of the phone. It has improved the gaming experience for the user, preventing the device from overheating. The new exynos 2100 will increase the battery life of the phone as it is equipped with a faster CPU that can take the phone to a newer level.

Bilal Munir from VideoWaliSarkar was part of the Epic event where he discussed his views on the Galaxy S21 Series, he claimed that the best feature of the GalaxyS21 lineup is the display of the phone with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. This feature optimizes the screen’s refresh rate according the user’s preference and the battery life of the phone to provide an epic experience to its user. Other than the refresh rate of the device Bilal talked about the support of S-pen in the GalaxyS21 Ultra.

To watch Samsung Pakistan’s Epic Event you can find it on Samsung Pakistan’s Facebook page or watch it on this link.

January 1, 2021

OPPO’s simple and focused strategy provides high-quality products to consumers

LAHORE – It’s no wonder that technology is moving faster than consumers’ imagination. One breakthrough in technology today becomes outdated when new inventions are unveiled to the world. Many companies are the drivers of these innovative technological advancements.

One such brand that has obtained the leading position over the past few years is OPPO. With an amazing pace of growth, OPPO is expected to continue to put more focus on high-end smartphone makers with its technological innovations and attractive high-end features.

The question here arises, what drives the company’s success?

The answer is quite simple – ‘Benfen’. Benfen stands on the vision of a user-oriented company that strives for perfection and works hard to achieve great results. In simple words, it’s focused on doing the right thing. The right thing that the brand believes needs to be done is to provide the employees and customers with the best experience to grow and learn from each other. OPPO formulates and practices global best strategies for work culture and employee ethics across markets.

OPPO believes that the crucial thing to do is to provide premium technology of the finest quality and pristine design to its users. OPPO conducts a series of extensive tests during the R&D and manufacturing processes. These include drop tests in various environments and scenarios, waterproofing tests to test resistance to fluids, environmental resilience to test how the phone functions in extreme temperatures, as well as internal testing, to test the phone for software bugs and glitches. This series of tests results in a device of the highest quality in design, user-friendliness, and durability.

Committed to its vision of providing reliable, fast, and comfortable services, the brand has its service centres situated at various locations across the country to provide an easy and quick fix in just one hour. OPPO’s attention on the end-to-end customer journey showcases that the brand is not just focused on selling the product or fixing the smartphones – it also focuses on building strong relationships throughout the customer journey. Building long-term customer relationships that solve problems and improve customers’ lives means that OPPO has to put resources into its system.

It’s not just the consumers that are connected to the product – employees as well.