The Rise of YouTube: From Startup to Global Media Giant YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, was founded in 2005 by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. The company’s origin story began humbly in a small office above a pizzeria in San Mateo, California. YouTube’s very first video, titled “Me at…
Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Harassment and Online Blackmail in NomalNOMAL – A local court has sentenced Zulfiqar Ali, a resident of Nomal, to five years in prison for multiple offenses, including the harassment and blackmail of a girl by posting objectionable photographs online. Ali was convicted after demanding sexual favors from…
Free Seminar at DMT Lahore: “Learn How to Do Client Hunting with AI” Lahore, Pakistan – DMT Lahore, a leading digital marketing institute, is offering a free seminar on the exciting topic, “Learn How to Do Client Hunting with AI,” designed to help marketers master the art of client acquisition using artificial intelligence tools and…
Pakistan’s IT Export Remittances Surge by 33.54% in FY 2024-25 Q1 ISLAMABAD, – Pakistan’s IT export remittances have witnessed a substantial increase, reaching US$ 876 million during the first three months of FY 2024-25 (July to September), marking a notable 33.54% rise from US$ 656 million in the same period last year (FY 2023-24). Minister…
Meta Terminates Employees for Misusing Meal Credits at Los Angeles Offices Los Angeles, CA – In a surprising turn of events, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly terminated approximately 24 employees at its Los Angeles offices due to the misuse of their $25 meal credits. The investigation revealed that some employees…
Pakistan Stock Exchange Hits Record High of 86,513 Points Amid SCO Summit in Islamabad Islamabad: As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit takes place in Islamabad, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic peak. The PSX 100 Index surged to an all-time high of 86,513 points, marking a gain of 603 points from the…
NADRA Launches Convenient Biker Service for CNIC Applications in Islamabad and Rawalpindi The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced an innovative new service aimed at streamlining the process for citizens to apply for or update their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) without the inconvenience of visiting a NADRA office. This service, dubbed the…
Ammar Hassan, Former VP at Daraz, Launches BuyPass.ai to Revolutionize eCommerce Muhammad Ammar Hassan, the former Vice President of Growth at Daraz, has announced the launch of his new venture, BuyPass.ai, where he will serve as Founder and CEO. With over 15 years of experience in the corporate sector, particularly in scaling large tech companies,…
Pakistan Showcases Tech Potential at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s tech industry is poised to make a strong impact at GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, which kicks off today in Dubai and will run from October 14 to 18. A delegation of 24 top exhibitors from Pakistan will…
KARACHI: Hexalyze, one of Pakistan’s leading IT exporters, made its first appearance at the prestigious Singapore Tech Week (STW) under the banner of “TechDestination Pakistan.” This debut highlights the company’s efforts to expand its reach into new international markets, particularly in the ASEAN region, with Singapore as the key gateway. Pakistan’s IT Industry Expands in…
