ITU gives G4 status to Pakistan

The International Telecommunication Union has rated Pakistan as the fourth generation G4 regulator and Pakistan has become the first country in South Asia to achieve this status. Out of 38 countries in the Asia-Pacific, only 8% of the states have achieved G4 status have succeeded

According to the Global ICT Regulatory Outlook 2020 GIRO, Pakistan scored 88 out of 100, which means that Pakistan's ICT regulations contain economic and social policy goals. Pakistan was among the top five regulators in the entire Asia-Pacific region and ranked 48th in the world.

The GIRO contains high quality data provided by 193 countries, which is the basis of the "ICT Regulatory Tracker". Developed by ITU, Tracker is an evidence-based tool that helps decision makers and regulators monitor the evolution of ICT regulation.

According to the report, Pakistan scored 20 out of 20 for the regulatory authority, 19 out of 22 for the regulatory mandate, 22 out of 30 for the regulatory regime and 27 out of 28 for the competitive framework. The report highlights Pakistan's journey towards "regulation with mutual cooperation".

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA is constantly striving to protect the interests of consumers and promote public-private partnership under the new international benchmark in view of digital transformation and socio-economic benefits in Pakistan.

Facebook introduces new video conferencing feature

Facebook, the most popular social networking site, has introduced a group video call feature in its messenger, which will allow up to 50 people to video chat at the same time on Facebook Messenger as compared to the video conference app 'Zoom..

Leading social networking site Facebook has introduced a new feature called 'Messenger Rooms', which allows up to 50 people to video chat at the same time. The highlight of the feature is that the chat can include people who do not have a Facebook account. , And it doesn't even have to be messenger.

The use of the Android app 'Zoom' has increased significantly due to the Karuna virus, which has led to an increase in the use of the Internet due to lockdowns around the world, while the trend of working from home instead of offices has also increased exponentially. In view of this, Facebook has also introduced a video chat conference which will be available to the users till next week

The app will remain open on the computer or phone, video chat invitations can be added to the video chat when received, the app is designed in such a way that the chances of a stranger joining the video chat are zero.

The link to join the video chat will automatically open in the browser in the absence of Facebook or Messenger app and thus the user who does not have a Facebook or Messenger account will also join the video chat.

Hackers active in cronovirus lockdown, people beware.

 People should be careful because hackers have become active all over the country. With a little mistake, hackers can return the money kept in their bank account in minutes.

Pakistan rejects statement of Kulbhushan Yadav's lawyer

Pakistan has rejected the statement of Kulbhushan Yadav's lawyer regarding the implementation of the decision of the International Court of Justice.

 Foreign Office spokesperson Ayesha Farooqi termed the statement of Indian spy lawyer Harish Salve as baseless and false and said that Pakistan has granted consular access to Indian spy on the orders of the International Court of Justice and proceeded with the judicial review of the sentence of Kulbhushan Yadav. is going.

Ayesha Farooqi clarified that as a responsible state, Pakistan abides by all its international obligations.

The Indian spy has been given consular access as per the order of the International Court of Justice 

Indian lawyer Harish Salve, who lost the case of Kulbhushan Yadav, had claimed in an online lecture on May 3 that Pakistan did not grant consular access to Kulbhushan Yadav despite the decision of the International Court of Justice. Should be referred.

Fear of Karunaka, 300,000 people quit smoking

In the UK, more than 300,000 people quit smoking due to fear of the corona virus, and more than 2.4 million people have quit.

The United Kingdom has the second highest number of coronary heart disease deaths in the world, after the United States, with more than 30,000 deaths so far.

According to a survey conducted by YouGo in the UK, more than 300,000 people quit smoking out of fear of the expected effects of being infected with the corona virus. In addition, more than 500,000 people tried to stifle their desire to smoke during quarantine at home, while 2.4 million people practically reduced their smoking.

27% of those surveyed say they are now more convinced to quit smoking. A quarter of past smokers believe their chances of starting again are slim. In contrast, only 4% said that loneliness increased their smoking habit.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said in late March that smoking increases the chances of a person being infected with the coronavirus and passing it on to others, while smoking weakens the human respiratory system. This increases the chances of being infected with the coronavirus because it infects the human lungs in particular.

The first cargo ship will dock at Gwadarport this month

The first cargo ship under Afghan transit trade will dock this month as trade activities resume at Gwadar port.

The cargo ship C-Bulk Tradition will reach Gwadar on the 15th and all preparations have been completed for its handling.

According to Gwadar Port Authority officials, the shipping activity at Gwadar Port is going to start from this month. With the help of Pakistan and China, the movement of ships at Gwadar Port will be expedited which is going to become a business hub soon.

Port officials say the MVC bulk trading ship will arrive in Gwadar on May 15 carrying 16,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer.

All measures have been taken to prevent corona virus at Gwadar Port while Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has appreciated the steps taken by Gwadar Port Authority.

Pakistan should export smartphones soon

The Chinese mobile company has teamed up with a Pakistani company to make 49% of its smartphone parts in Pakistan.

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hamad Azhar on Wednesday called on Amirullah Wala, Chief Executive Officer of Transon Techno. Transn Holding is a Chinese company while Techno is a Pakistani company. The two have started a joint venture called Transon Techno.

The Federal Minister said that the joint venture is currently manufacturing 3 million smartphones annually while this number will increase to 13 million within a year.

Hamad Azhar said the company is now focusing on exporting smartphones and its largest company outside China is in Pakistan.

The Federal Minister said that the device identification, registration and blocking system in Pakistan has paved the way for investment to curb smuggling.