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Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

23Apr

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple complied with a request from the Chinese government to remove WhatsApp and Threads, both owned by Meta, from the App Store in China. The Chinese government cited national security concerns as the reason. It's important to note that WhatsApp was already largely inaccessible in China due to the Great Firewall. This move further restricts access to these communication apps. Apple has taken down two popular messaging apps, WhatsApp and Threads, from its app store in China. The Chinese government ordered this removal, citing concerns about national security. Along with these, Telegram and Signal, two other foreign messaging apps, were also removed. “The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront based on their national security co...

First Batch of 300 Brazilian Cattle Arrived at Sialkot International Airport

15Apr

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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First Batch of 300 Brazilian Cattle Arrived at Sialkot International Airport

The first batch of premium-quality cattle from Brazil landed at Sialkot International Airport, which marks significant development in Pakistan’s agricultural sector. The first batch of high-quality cattle from Brazil reached Sialkot International Airport. This step shows an exciting development in Pakistan’s agriculture sector. This is also a big success for the Green Pakistan Livestock Initiative (GPLI), run by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The cattle, which have been carefully selected for their superior generic traits, represent nine different breeds. Having this variety is likely to help make better meat and milk all across Pakistan. The cows traveled with the American company “National Airlines” on a big Boeing 747 cargo plane. They fl...

Why did QMobile Fail to Survive in Pakistan?

15Apr

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Why did QMobile Fail to Survive in Pakistan?

QMobile failed to survive in Pakistan due to selling low-quality items at high prices, not following innovative trends, and bad customer service. QMobile used to be the leading mobile phone brand in Pakistan. It was the first brand to gain popularity in Pakistan. But with the passage of time, things changed because many other phone brands started making phones with new ideas and the latest advancements. QMobile didn’t follow the latest changes, so people stopped buying their mobiles. The main reason for their failure is that they didn’t make innovative and exciting phones like other brands. People always purchase products that are new and unique. Therefore, people started buying mobile phones from other brands. Another reason is that this brand has bad customer servi...

CM Punjab Allocated 1B PKR for Providing Free WiFi

4Apr

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

Business

CM Punjab Allocated 1B PKR for Providing Free WiFi

Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Pakistan, announced the launch of a free WiFi service in Lahore. For this project, the Punjab government allocated 1 billion rupees. During a meeting at IT City and Lahore Knowledge Park, CM announced plans to provide free WiFi access in public areas across the province. These areas include educational institutions, railway stations, airports, and bus stands. “In the initial phase, free WiFi service will be introduced at 10 locations. In total, free Wi-Fi spots will be set up at 516 locations in Lahore," she declared. Punjab Information Technology Board (PTCB) will manage this project, which includes upgrading existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and setting up new WiFi hotspots throughout Punjab. She further shared her plans to start in ...

US Doesn’t Support Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline, Said Miller

4Apr

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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US Doesn’t Support Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline, Said Miller

Islamabad: The United States expressed its disapproval of the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project. It warned about the risk of sanctions in doing business with Tehran. The project, often referred to as the Peace Pipeline, has encountered various hurdles and funding issues over the years. This project designed to transport natural gas from Iran to Pakistan and India. It has been a long-term project between Tehran and Islamabad. After the agreement of a five-year trade plan in August 2023, which aimed for bilateral trade of $5 billion, Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister, Musadik Malik, revealed that his country was seeking a waiver from US sanctions to advance the gas pipeline project. Responding to inquiries, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, e...