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ConnectHear, Pakistan’s leading social enterprise working for disability inclusion in the country using technology, in collaboration with Ufone 4G (part of the PTCL Group) today unveiled first of its kind AI-powered Early Warning System ‘SUNO’ designed to deliver life-saving alerts in sign language for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. SUNO, supported and funded by GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation Fund, addresses a critical gap in emergency communication, ensuring that Deaf individuals receive timely alerts during natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. Through the system, sign language video alerts are instantly broadcast via Ufone’s WhatsApp bot, reaching at-risk individuals across…

Google today announced that students aged 18 and over in Pakistan can get access to a free one-year subscription to Google AI Pro plan. The offer is designed to help students enhance their learning, research, and creativity through advanced AI tools – at no cost. With the Gemini AI Pro Plan, students aged 18 and above will be able to access Google’s most capable AI features, including: This offer is part of Google’s broader mission to empower every student with the AI tools they need to advance their learning and unlock their creativity. The Gemini AI Pro Plan for students…

Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has distributed more than 200 trade specific toolkits to transgenders under PSDF-Pehchan program to begin their professional journeys in high-demand trades including Beauty and Grooming, Culinary Arts, Performing Arts, Information Technology, Handicrafts, and Digital Freelancing. In accordance with the Chief Minister Punjab Maryum Nawaz Sharif vison of Skilled Punjab Initiative to create an inclusive Punjab – one that ensures access to skills, opportunities, and income generation for all, regardless of gender, more than 200 transgender individuals have received toolkits under PSDF-Pehchan program will start their new careers with these tools that turn skills into respectful…

Cappadocia, one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders, has received another global recognition with Ortahisar earning a place on Forbes’ 2025 list of The World’s 50 Most Beautiful Villages. Known for its iconic fairy chimneys and hot-air balloon rides, Cappadocia continues to enchant travelers, and Ortahisar, a historic village just six kilometers from Ürgüp, is now in the spotlight as a must-visit destination blending timeless heritage with breathtaking landscapes. At the centre of Ortahisar rises its striking castle, believed to date back to the Hittite period. Carved into a towering fairy chimney, the castle’s labyrinth of caves, dovecotes, and…

The Pakistan eCommerce Association (PEA) has stepped onto the globalstage by partnering with the Digital Marketing Expo and Conference(DMEXCO) to host the first-ever digital trade fair for the Asianregion in Singapore. The landmark collaboration is set to bring together companies,policymakers, and innovators, offering them a platform to connect,share expertise, and shape the future of digital commerce across Asia. Spearheaded by PEA Founder and Chairman Omer Mubeen along withFounding Member and General Secretary Sehrish Ali, the initiative hasmobilized a diverse group of Pakistani businesses, startups, andservice providers to showcase their potential. The event is expectedto open new avenues for cross-border collaborations,…

TCL, Pakistan’s No.1 LED TV brand, has once again stepped forward with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility by joining hands with Alkhidmat Foundation to support flood-affected families in Jalalpur Pirwala, Punjab. As part of this initiative, TCL allocated PKR 1.5 million for relief activities, including the organization of a 7-day medical camp in collaboration with Alkhidmat Foundation. A dedicated team of 6 doctors and support staff provided free medical checkups, medicines, and treatments to thousands of patients battling water-borne and infectious diseases in the flood-hit region. Alongside medical services, TCL also extended relief by distributing ration packs to…

Filters are officially outdated; it’s time to let AI take over your creativity! The upcoming realme 15 Series is setting a new standard in smartphone innovation with the introduction of its AI Edit Genie, a game-changing tool designed to make every shot stunningly effortless. Whether you want to swap backgrounds, touch up portraits, or give your photos a complete creative remix, this intelligent editor transforms everyday moments into frame-worthy masterpieces, no editing skills needed. At the heart of the realme 15 Series, launching on October 13, is a Triple 50MP AI Camera setup that captures detail, depth, and brilliance in…

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), known as CBD Punjab, continues to make remarkable progress on infrastructure development at its transformative project, NSIT City. The futuristic IT hub is poised to become a major milestone in the technological advancement of Lahore and Punjab. The flagship project of CBD Punjab, Celestia IT Tower, has achieved 65% completion. Situated in the Silicon Block of NSIT City, the tower represents the foundation of Pakistan’s future IT ecosystem. In Package 1, significant progress has been recorded, including 24% completion of road work, 58% subgrade, 48% sub-base, 34% water-bound, 92% drains, 48% sewer,…

vivo today announces the first sales of the all-new vivo V60, now officially available in stores and online. Engineered for users who seek intelligent portrait imaging, sleek design, and effortless performance, the V60 is a refined daily companion that brings together style and substance. The smartphone is available in 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB storage variants, priced at Rs. 149,999 and Rs. 159,999 respectively. Co-engineered with ZEISS, the V60 is a creative powerhouse for users who want standout portrait photography. The 50 MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera captures crisp, emotionally rich portraits even from a distance, and performs…

The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Coca-Cola system, in partnership with Rizq, aim to deliver over 550,000 meals to flood-affected communities in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The drive includes 3,000 food ration hampers (with flour, rice, oil, sugar and lentils) to feed families for one month. A community dastarkhwan is serving meals safely, alongside the distribution of more than 100,000 servings of drinking water. Selected communities are also receiving blankets, bedding, and feminine hygiene kits to support affected families. The Coca-Cola Foundation has provided USD 100,000, while an additional USD 30,000 has been contributed by the Coca-Cola system, including Coca-Cola…