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The industrial revolutions that took place in the last 2-3 centuries have transformed Adnan Khan
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taking place, and it is digital. Now if we examine the current trajectory of Pakistan
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“How Pakistan’s IT Industry has become an Attractive Investment Destination” we Fizza Atique
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Spectrum is the main factor in driving cellular growth but unfortunately, it is always
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By Usama Anjum
How Pakistan’s IT Industry
Has Become an Attractive Investment Destination
T
he industrial revolutions The Pakistani tech market is still
that took place in the last 2-3 Pakistan has witnessed the an untapped market with many
centuries have transformed the largest-ever number of IT opportunities that are now being
global economy. In the contemporary companies registered during cashed in.
era, the fourth industrial revolution
is taking place, and it is digital.
the current year
The wide proliferation of new
Digitization has become the epitome of
the modern economy. If you have noted
It is evident through the growth of the Start-ups:
IT industry in the last year. According to
most billionaires of this century belong
an official of the government, Pakistan If we look at the past 2 years, we witness
to the tech industry like Jeff Bezos, Bill
has witnessed the largest-ever number the vigorous growth in tech startups
Gates, and many others. All around the
of IT companies registered during of Pakistan. The rapid proliferation of
globe, in every company, everything
the current year. The unprecedented tech startups has added to the growth
is getting digitized. The growth in
growth ICT industry stems from a trajectory of already established IT
technology is making us faster, more
number of factor which mainly include: companies operating in Pakistan.
efficient, and opening up new avenues
of innovation. The startup culture is spreading at a
Awareness breakneck speed, with success stories
Keeping this in mind, we can claim that through International Media: coming from every corner of the
the adoption of modern technology is country. Therefore, the rate at which
need of the time. Now if we examine these new tech startups are emerging
Through the electronic and social media
the current trajectory of Pakistan in led to the growth of the overall ICT
platforms, individuals along with the
tech adoption, we see that in the last industry as well.
government have realized the immense
few years our country has also managed potential of the ICT industry which has
to realize the immense potential it helped many other nations around us The rapid proliferation of
possesses in the IT and telecom sector. in transforming their economy. We can tech startups has added to the
take the example of our neighbor India growth trajectory of already
which has a mammoth ICT industry
established IT companies
and it undoubtedly helped the country
operating in Pakistan
to revive its economy.
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Expansion of LTE and So now people don’t get stuck into Government incentives:
monetization services: the mess of making bank or PayPal
accounts. The citizens just require a We also need to laud the effort of
smartphone and internet connection the government that has taken some
Pakistan’s far-flung areas didn’t have
to become account holders. So these significant steps to further ramp up the
internet services for a long period of
monetization services have played local and foreign investment towards
time due to which they couldn’t stay
a vital role in the growth of the ICT the IT industry in Pakistan. Some
inter-connected and weren’t able to
industry. of these steps include 100 percent
tap the potential of the ICT sector.
But in the recent 3-4 years, things repatriation of dividends and ease of
have changed drastically. Now the LTE Affordability and investment for foreign IT investors.
The government has also made sure
services have reached the most remote naturally resourceful:
areas of Pakistan which have made that 100 percent equity is given to the
the country inter-connected than ever foreign investor without any sort of
According to the World Economic
before. As recently I was going through biasness.
Forum (WEF), Pakistan is ranked
the news that then K2 base camp areas among the best countries in terms
have now got internet access and phone Furthermore, a three-year tax holiday
of the affordability of ICT services.
coverage. So you can imagine the is provided for IT startups with no
The report also sheds light on the
widespread of LTE services. minimum tax and withholding tax. In
precious human and knowledge capital
addition to that, zero income tax will be
potential with 64 percent of the total
applicable on IT exports till June 2025.
Banking has become a population of the country belonging to
Also, there will be no tax applicable on
the under-29 age group and around 30
normal thing with JazzCash, percent in the 15 to 29 age group. Also,
venture capital funds till 2024.
Easypaisa, etc. penetrating Pakistan is ranked 5th most financially
into the market with more Moreover, accelerated depreciation of
attractive location in the glove for
30 percent is allowed on the computer
people creating branchless offshore services and 3rd most popular
and IT equipment. The government has
banking accounts country for freelancing, according
also started an Export Finance Scheme
to A.T. Kearney’s Global Services
with the transaction-based facility,
Location Index 2019.
In addition to that, branchless banking whereby Firm Export Order can be
has also become a normal thing with obtained for a period of six months.
JazzCash, Easypaisa, etc. penetrating According to the World The government is also planning to
into the market with more people Economic Forum, Pakistan introduce a new type of loan to meet
creating branchless banking accounts. is ranked among the best the specific needs of startup companies
Moreover, it has enabled the freelancers’ keeping in view the problems they are
countries in terms of the
community to directly receive their facing in raising capital, in the shape
payments through their international affordability of ICT services of convertible debt, from the foreign
clients via these branchless banking countries under current regulations. A
services. firm may raise funds from abroad in the
form of convertible debt i.e. the lender
shall have the option to convert the
loan into the equity of the borrowing
company, subject to the terms and
conditions.
The government is planning to
introduce a new type of loan
to meet the specific needs of
startup companies keeping
in view the problems they are
facing in raising capital
These all incentives have encouraged
many investors to set up IT companies
in the country at a rapid pace.
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So the next thing required from the In its latest report, the state-run JICA
government is to set up awareness The export remittances have said that the digital Pakistan policy
campaigns and facilitate smaller cities reached $1.298 billion at a 2018 offers a wide range of incentives
in setting up IT industries, which can growth rate of 41.4 percent to the IT sector which is one of the
certainly boost the economy of the primary driving factors in this trend.
during July – February of
country. Pakistan has achieved the fastest
FY 2020-21, in contrast to growth in South Asia in terms of ICT
How the tide is turning for the $917.840 million during the exports. According to a report by the
ICT industry of Pakistan July – February of FY 2019-20 JICA, Pakistan is a famous international
outsourcing destination because of its
According to a source, Pakistan’s IT and Pakistan’s export of Information price competitiveness and the presence
ITeS services are now being exported to Communication Technology (ICT) of a large number of active freelancers.
more than 121 destinations around the witnessed a growth of 46 percent during
world. Pakistan Software Export Board the first 10 months of 2020-21. In The State Bank of Pakistan
(PSEB) is a government body whose addition to that, the value of ICT export also proposed changes to the
objective is to promote Pakistan's IT reached $1.70 billion as compared to existing foreign exchange
Industry in local and global markets. $1.17bn in 10MFY20. If we look at
the month of April, the exports of ICT
regulations related to
The Managing Director of PSEB
Osman Nasir said that the board had grew by 66pc to $196m as compared to borrowing from foreign
done its best endeavors to support $118m in April 2020. There are more countries in a bid to support
the IT Industry with a bigger aim to than 5,200 IT and ITeS companies those fintech and startup
increase the exports of IT products and currently registered with the Securities companies that want to invest
services from Pakistan. and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
(SECP), which includes both domestic
in the form of convertible debt
instead of directly as equity
The metropolitan city Karachi, and export-oriented enterprises.
along with Islamabad and The ICT sector in Pakistan has shown
Lahore have become More recently, the federal minister impressive growth in the last few
for IT and Telecommunication Syed
Pakistan’s major tech centers Amin ul Haq laid the cornerstone for
years. The country’s ICT exports
and leading the IT industry’s have risen by 40 percent in the last 6
the establishment of the first IT Park months only which must be lauded.
exports growth in Islamabad with the cooperation The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
of South Korea. The completion of also proposed changes to the existing
The metropolitan city Karachi, along IT Park will ramp up IT exports and foreign exchange regulations related to
with Islamabad and Lahore have will provide employment to skilled borrowing from foreign countries in a
become Pakistan’s major tech centers workers. About 120 small and medium bid to support those fintech and startup
and leading the IT industry’s exports start-up IT companies will be offered companies that want to invest in the
growth. In addition to that, operations space in the IT Park. form of convertible debt instead of
are being carried out with full zeal and directly as equity. With the continued
zest to set up Software Technology progress and advancement of Pakistan’s
Japan International
Parks in Quetta, Faisalabad, Bannu, ecosystem, the IT industry might
Swat, Sukkur, and Khairpur in the initial Cooperation Agency has
as well jump to the top in earning
phase. Another thing is Pakistan’s ICT regarded Pakistan as the next foreign exchange for Pakistan from
industry export remittances, which powerhouse of the information export revenues and foreign direct
include telecommunication, computer, and communication investments.
and information services. According to
technology sector as the
a report, over the course of the last 5
years, IT export remittances have also country's IT exports have
risen to a staggering 137 percent at a increased six times in over
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) a decade
of 18.85 percent which can be doubled
in the next 5 years. Like if we just look Furthermore, Japan International
at the trajectory of last year, the export Cooperation Agency (JICA) has
remittances have reached $1.298 regarded Pakistan as the next
billion at a growth rate of 41.4 percent powerhouse of the information and
during July – February of FY 2020-21, communication technology (ICT)
in contrast to $917.840 million during sector as the country's IT exports have
the July – February of FY 2019-20. increased six times in over a decade.
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vivo X60 Pro is Here to Win Hearts
with Its Ultra-Thin Quad-Curve Design and Premium Aesthetics
Smartphones have evolved from being The cutting-edge design from vivo The front camera is also smartly placed
mere voice-communication devices with maximum imaging quality co- in the centre rather than the sides to
to accessories that resonate with one's engineered by ZEISS, signifies vivo’s provide a better experience and avoid
style and personality. As a customer- commitment to delivering the best angled pictures and videos.
centric brand, vivo is all about giving of technology while keeping the style The elegant 3D curves from the front
people what they want! With every new quotient intact. to the back definitely give the phone
launch, the smartphone brand takes the an aesthetic edge. With the vivo-ZEISS
designing, innovation, and creativity The X60 Pro’s Ultra-Thin Quad-Curve co-engineered imaging system, the
up a notch to match the ever-changing Design is only 7.59mm thick, offering a X60 Pro has one of the best camera
needs of the consumers. comfortable in-hand feel. In the design technologies available out there, all
for the 48MP Gimbal + 13MP Wide- packed into a slim and sleek body,
Global leading smartphone brand Angle + 13MP Portrait rear camera, making the overall appearance more
vivo recognizes the importance of about one-third of the mainboard structured and layered.
innovative features and unique designs has been hollowed out to present a
in enhancing user experience. The slimmer device. On this basis, the PCB Beautiful Colour Schemes
brand understands the importance layout has also been optimized for the
of capturing the perfect moments ultimate configuration, allowing for The all-new X60 Pro flaunts colour
at the perfect time, making it your a larger battery capacity to be housed palettes inspired by the summer bloom,
ideal companion. Therefore, vivo has within the chassis. The all-new X60 available in Blue and Black. With Blue,
delivered a flagship smartphone that Pro displays elegant 3D curvature with users can experience the visual radiance
not only fulfils all your photography futuristic aesthetics and boasts super- and feel the eternal hope of a sunrise,
needs but also provides a slim and slender curves and a sleek silhouette, comprised of soft blue and purple hues
elegant design aesthetic – the perfect carrying on the elegance of the X series. that peek through the morning mist.
blend of style and sleekness. The contours are more captivating than Black is a powerful colourway that
ever and adorned with a choker – a envelopes consumers in the tranquil
Thus, the vivo X60 Pro comes with beautiful band that runs along the top summer night sky, allowing them to
an eye-catching ergonomic design, edge to complete a picture of grace with feel the fervour and passion hidden
immersive display, and several other a sophisticated touch and feel.Thanks within – the energy of life.
innovative industry-leading features. to the X60 Pro, your aesthetic game is
Here are some of the features that set on point now! All these above features of X60 Pro
this masterpiece apart from other have re-defined the look and feel of
smartphones in the league: New Dual Tone Step a premium-range smartphone with
its ever-stunning design and high-
Ultra-Thin Quad-Curve Design The rear cameras encased within the on-fashion style quotient. It is an all-
& Premium Aesthetics vivo X60 Pro come with New Dual- rounder that you surely cannot miss!
Tone Step, an ingenious layered
design that prevents an otherwise The X60 Pro comes with vivo ZEISS co-
vivo has officially launched a new
bulky and massive look. Fashioned engineered technology and will provide
smartphone, vivo X60 Pro, the first X60
in thin cascading panels that rise in customers with a professional-grade
series smartphone to arrive in Pakistan.
subtle steps, the New Dual-Tone Step photography experience with super
integrates all the professional-grade clarity and unparalleled sharpness,
imaging technologies and photography ensuring a jaw-dropping performance,
features co-engineered with ZEISS. display, and photography. Go grab
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129,999.Smartphone Review
Xiaomi's Poco M3 Pro 5G
Poco's Entry into the Budget 5G
Smartphone Arena
Xiaomi's subsidiary Poco has entered the Pakistani market
in the recent era. It’s comparatively new in the market but it
still has managed to make its presence feel in the local mar-
ket. It has released smartphones in both entry-level and bud-
get categories. On different platforms, people have lauded the
newly launched smartphones from Poco. The reasons for this
acknowledgment are prolific specs at a budget price. However,
there are some criticism for its bulky design, and the company
is modifying its upcoming smartphones like the Poco M3 pro
5G. A 4G version of Poco M3 was rolled out earlier this year
which was appreciated by many apart from its bulky design.
Though now its 5G version has entered into the market with a
smarter outlook. So let's take a look at the full review to know
more about Poco M3 5G.
Camera:
Design:
Just like the basic M3 version, the M3 pro 5G features a 48MP
Poco has modified the M3 Pro’s design and it's much different main camera along with a depth of field lens and a macro
from the basic M3 version. On the rear side, the camera lens lens. There is no ultra-wide lens which is a bit disappointing.
module is still a vertical triple camera setup, but the bulky Comparatively, the photos taken from the camera are realistic
rectangular design has been removed because of resentment however the colors of the camera tend to spill over when AI is
from some users. The M3 Pro has a much better design, with turned on. Maybe, POCO only focused on the brighter lights
two rounded rectangles near the camera lens and the POCO as they are more catchy to the eye. The main camera allows
logo inside. The leather-type material on the rear cover has you to record video in 1080p@30fps which is considered a
been replaced with a mirror-reflective coating to give it a more plus point.
glossy and catchy look. The edges are much sleeker with a
SIM tray on the left edge along and a power button along with In my point of view, the front camera of the M3 pro is the best
volume keys on the right edge. Moreover, on the upper edge, attribute of the phone among others. The 8MP selfie camera
there is a headphone jack and speakers while on the downside, allows you to take some remarkable photos. The colors are
a charging port is provided. So, overall I would say there is just okay but there is much detail, the images are sharp and
much improvement in the design of M3 pro 5G as compared the contrast is superb as well. The front camera also allows
to the basic M3 version. you to record video in 1080p@30fps.
Display Performance:
Though the M3 Pro has arrived with some screen upgrades it The M3 Pro runs on Android 11 which is the latest version
is still an LCD 1080P screen which is a little bit disappointing. of Android with MIUI 12 skin. The Poco launcher uses
However, the refresh rate of the screen is increased to 90Hz a different system theme and icons but you can change it
and a hole-punch screen has been rendered instead of a dot to your liking. Moreover, the M3 pro features a powerful
drop display. The camera hole size is a bit larger as compared MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G chipset which is
to the camera quality. Overall, I would say that M3 pro features based on the 7nm technology. The Dimensity 700 5G chip
just a mediocre display. But as it is only a 5G entry phone with is equipped with an excellent octa-core processor with 2x
a 90Hz screen, so it can easily compete with all other phones 2.2GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55. The GPU
of this price bracket. installed in the smartphone is Mali-G57 MC2 along with a
5G modem. The overall performance of the phone is quite
exhilarating compared to other phones of this price category.
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PKR. 32,999/-
128GB Built-in, (Li-Po Non removable), 6.5 Inches Rear Camera:
6GB RAM 5000 mAh 48MP+2MP+2MP
Front Camera: 8MP
Pros
Cons
• Good Selfie Camera
• 90Hz display • Average rear camera
• Android 11 • No 4K video recording
• Impressive battery life
• Smooth MIUI 12
Verdict
Poco M3 pro 5G is a good entry-level 5G smartphone and will prove to be a strong contender
in this price range.
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Health Implications of 5G:
Truth and Lies
5 What is 5G Cellular
G technology! Probably you The petition was heard by Justice
are hearing this word for the Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Technology?
thousandth time this year. Aren’t Amjad Ali Sahito. When the leader
you? Well, everybody is curious to of the bench, Justice Muhammad
The 5G technology was introduced
know everything about 5G technology. Ali Mazhar asked if the Pakistani
back in the year 2019. Till now, it has
What are the aspects of 5G technology Government has issued the 5G license
been making headlines and has had
and how it is going to change the present or not, the petitioner’s reply was ‘No.’
very confusing reviews among people
world? 5G technology is not a thing of It was mentioned in the petition that
throughout the world. 5G is basically
the past and is recently introduced by 5G mobile technology poses health
the fifth generation of technology for
the tech giant companies. It has been concerns and also quite negative
all the broadband cellular networks
switched on in different parts of the towards the ecosystem. The bench
including smartphones, the internet
United Kingdom and other European decided to proceed after the submission
of things, cable internet, and all the
countries. Despite being a popular of PTA’s response on this.
computing systems. The error rate and
and hyped topic, the Government
the latency of 5G technology are much
of Pakistan is facing issues in its On April 5th the Sindh High less than the previous generations. As
implementation triggered by various
factors, the ‘health concern’ being a Court issued a notice to PTA far as speed is concerned, it is much
to submit the response of a faster than the other technologies. The
recent cause.
idea of the world becoming a global
petition against the health
village is much clearer with the use of
Despite being a popular and risks of 5G technology in 5G technology. It is launched by cellular
hyped topic, the Government Pakistan phone companies and is spreading like
of Pakistan is facing issues in a bush fire. People are converting to
its implement triggered by The government has already initiated 5G where the network is available like
the process of hiring professional Switzerland, UK, Germany, and many
various factors, the ‘health consultant for ‘Spectrum Auction other countries.
concern’ being a recent cause 2020-21.’ But is 5G technology actually
dangerous? Do 5G technology affects
Recently on April 5th the Sindh negatively on human lives? Let’s find
The idea of the world
High Court (SHC) issued a notice out. becoming a global village is
to PTA to submit the response of a much clearer with the use of
petition against the health risks of 5G 5G technology
technology in Pakistan.
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It expands the Internet of Things, The question remain the same, is the
Pakistan will get access to which means every device and gadget evolution of this new technology a
the 5G technology by 2022- will connect itself somehow to the bad impression on the human world?
other thing. Even the wearables, cars, The scientist does not clearly state the
23. It will be a great thing to refrigerators and laptops, all will potential concerns of the network,
keep up with the world as the have a one sharing point through 5G however, they say it’s ‘complicated.
latest technology is the key networking. What degree of complicating? That
to countries IT success and question is yet to be answered.
Industrial progress Is 5G an Evolution of Concern? Recently, we’ve seen the sudden rage of
people where they link 5G technology
Well, it is a fact that 5G is coming, as the actual cause of the Covid-19
Pakistan will get access to the 5G
believe it or not, accept it or not. pandemic. There is a conspiracy theory
technology by 2022-23. It will be a
Scientists say it is very early to say against Bill Gates and many tech giants
great thing to keep up with the world
something seriously negative about that they are trying to control the
as the latest technology is the key to IT
the hyped 5G technology yet because world by implementing the 5G cellular
success and industrial progress.
there is so much information yet to technology. People believe they are
be discovered. According to Professor conducting some experimental trials
How is 5G Different from and testing out the 5G services in the
Hans Kromhout of Utrecht University,
the Previous Generations of Netherlands, “It would be good if the world. The group was saying there is no
Technologies? institutions invest more in the research coronavirus and that tech companies
of this field.” But something is making are hiding the truth behind this fake
5G technology offers you really fast people scratch their heads when they pandemic. It was just a conspiracy by
services. By saying really fast we mean, were asked about 5G. Whether it is a some groups and rejected by the rest of
it is up to 100 times more powerful than dangerous evolution of technology or the people.
the 4G technology. Imagine, the movie not, it is still debatable.
that takes 50 minutes to download We all have seen that there are many
will take only nine minutes through countries where there are so many
5G technology. Isn’t it amazing? The There is a conspiracy theory cases of coronavirus, but no 5G. It
speed of the 5G network is in gigabit against Bill Gates and many means all that was just a fuss and chaos
per second (Gbps) as compared to 4G’s tech giants that they are among some people that came up with
megabit per second (Mbps). Talking trying to control the world by such theories.
about the bandwidth, 5G technology
implementing the 5G cellular
allows a greater number of devices What are the Actual Health
along with the connected vehicles and technology
Concerns of 5G?
much more. The efficiency of sharing
information in remote areas or the
First of all, like other technologies,
places where you find difficulty in
5G works by emitting radiations.
getting the signals like airports will be
According to the spectrum, 5G
much better with 5G technology. Don’t
radiations are non-ionizing radiations.
you want that? Sure, you do as we do
They have no negative effect at high
too.
frequencies. All the other previous
networks including 3G and 4G falls in
The efficiency of sharing the same category.
information in remote areas
or the places where you find
difficulty in getting the signals
like airports will be much
better with 5G technology
5G cellular technology is a big yes
when you talk about edge computing.
It brings quite critical resources and
processes pretty close to the user.
By this benefit, the machine itself
consumes very little energy relative to
using 4G or other technologies.
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The world is assuming that the 5G However, the excessive usage of mobile 5G technology does not pose serious
technology is damaging to the DNA phones and spending time on screens health implications on humans and
structures and causes cancer. Let us can affect nerves, eyesight, cause back animals. However, the duration of
make it clear that all such things are pains, neck pains, and other minor mobile and device usage must be
untrue. The non-ionizing radiations do concerns. Pakistan has almost 85 limited. It is the thing that should be
not have the ability to destroy human million 3G/4G users, if the 5G system kept in mind and so many scientists and
programming through DNA damage. gets its way to Pakistan, we believe doctors are saying since the technology
The World Health Organization there will be nothing wrong with it. is advancing. You use technology
(WHO) in 2014 clearly stated that Adapting the latest technologies means for your benefit, but exploitation of
there were no negative health aspects the country is progressing and on its everything is bad or you can say that
reported by using mobile phones and way to development. excess of everything is bad. Up till now,
the latest technology. there have been no shreds of evidence
Take Away found that people die or get diseases by
The World Health using 5G technology.
Organization in 2014 A crazy number of people are scared
of the cancer-causing effect of 5G 5G technology does not pose
clearly stated that there
technology which is totally untrue. If serious health implications
were no negative health
we talk about previous generations of on humans and animals.
aspects reported by using technology, they also carry the same However, the duration of
mobile phones and the latest radiations, and if 5G is cancer-causing
mobile and device usage
technology it means every other generation is
too.Worrying about the outcomes of must be limited
According to International Commission using 5G technology is useless. The
on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection technology is rather the best version of
(ICNIRP), there is not a single case of its generation and will help society in
serious health effects reported since lots of good ways.
the 5G installation. The organization
makes guidelines for using mobile If we talk about previous
networking and the effect of radiations.
The chairperson of ICNIRP, Dr.
generations of technology,
Eric van Rongen claimed that “the they also carry the same
guidelines have been developed after a radiations, and if 5G is
thorough review of all relevant scientific cancer-causing it means
literature, scientific workshops, and an every other generation is too
extensive public consultation process.”
Different trials and
experiments were done to
check the connection between
cancer and non-ionizing
radiation. At high frequencies,
the non-ionizing 5G radiations
do not penetrate the cells of
the body
As far as the cancer is concerned,
different trials and experiments were
done to check the connection between
cancer and non-ionizing radiation.
At high frequencies, the non-ionizing
5G radiations do not penetrate the
cells of the body. According to the
results, there is nothing seen that such
radiations increase the cell size or cause
cancer risk.
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Challenge your boundaries with Redmi
Note 10 5G and Redmi Note 10S
Global technology leader Xiaomi has announced that it is expanding its lineup of mid-range smartphone devices to include
Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Note 10 5G. From The 64MP Adventurer to The 5G Pioneer, these two models continue Xiaomi’s
commitment to providing the latest smartphone advancements to all and redefining the mid-range king in the industry.
Redmi Note 10 5G: Delivering an accessible 5G model for all
5G is the name of the game. With this new model, Xiaomi delivers one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the business,
while refusing to cut any corners. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 with its 7nm manufacturing node, Dual 5G SIM supported
system and integrated modem provides flagship-level power-efficiency.
Featuring a captivating and immersive 90Hz 6.5” AdaptiveSync DotDisplay, Redmi Note 10 5G is capable of adjusting to content
automatically - from streaming video at 30Hz* or 60Hz to scrolling social media feeds or gaming at up to 90Hz - it guarantees
a smooth experience and optimum battery usage.
Redmi Note 10 5G sports a solid camera system with 48MP main camera, 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor which
let you snap good photos with ease. Moreover, its 5,000mAh (typ) battery with 18W fast charging support making it an ideal
companion for daily usage. Redmi Note 10 5G comes in four captivating colors: Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue
and Aurora Green.
Redmi Note 10 5G comes in two variants – 4GB+128GB starting at PKR 33,999 and 6GB+128GB starting at PKR 35,999.
Redmi Note 10S: Continuing to reinvent the mid-range smartphone experience
Both providing optimal viewing experiences, Redmi Note 10S is equipped with a 6.43” AMOLED DotDisplay. As with the Redmi
Note 10 Pro, the device touts a seamless redesign and updates including an Arc side fingerprint sensor, 33W fast charging, a
360-degree light sensor setup and immersive dual speakers. Redmi Note 10S comes in three classic colors: Onxy Gray, Pebble
White and Ocean Blue.
Redmi Note 10S is ready to capture all life’s moments with their quad camera setups featuring 8MP ultra-wide angle camera for
group shots, 2MP macro camera for close-ups and a 2MP depth sensor for supporting portraits. The 64MP Redmi Note 10S
main camera marks a tremendous improvement from the previous generation and even smashes some flagships in terms of
pixels. The device is equipped with Pro time-lapse capabilities, this marks an addition to the previous slow motion, night mode
and regular time-lapse features.
Featuring the powerful MediaTek Helio G95, Redmi Note 10S challenges with faster gaming, improved performance and GPU,
clocking speeds of up to 900MHz.
Redmi Note 10S comes in two variants – 6GB+128GB starting at PKR 37,999 and 8GB+128GB at 39,999.
*Feature will arrive via OTA update
*5G connectivity will vary based on region and local operator capabilities.
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By Zainab Saeed
The Rise of Telecom Frauds in Pakistan;
What Needs To Be Done
In this digital age, the telecom sector . Hackers can enter into the phone
is actively facilitating the people to get Telecom fraud refers to the network through voicemail system,
connected with the rest of the World. abuse of telecommunications improperly discarded SIM cards, and
While at the same time, this great facility pre-paid calling cards. After getting
products (mainly telephones
is creating troubles for the people the access, the hackers use the phone
in unexpected ways. These phone and cell phones) or services system for making unauthorized calls,
systems are frequently interconnected with the intention of illegally often to high-cost locations.Telecom
with the corporate computer network, acquiring money from a frauds also involve identity theft or the
and often become a great reason of a communication service use of fake identities at the point of sale,
security vulnerability. Telecom fraud that enable either the fraudulent use
provider or its customers
represents a serious threat to the of telecom services or the use of such
telecommunication industry. It refers services for subsequent fraudulent
to the abuse of telecommunications The telecom industry leads the activities.
products (mainly telephones and cell way in ensuring that consumers
phones) or services with the intention receive mobile, data, and satellite
communications without any delay Telecom frauds also involve
of illegally acquiring money from a
communication service provider or its and glitches. The data is so valuable, identity theft or the use of
customers. Hackers can get access to but it is no wonder that fraudsters are fake identities at the point
the phone systems via the customer’s continually coming up with new ways of sale, that enable either the
network or the telecommunications of acquiring it.
fraudulent use of telecom
service provider illegally. Once the services or the use of such
hackers and the fraudsters gain access, The fraudsters use different ways of
they manipulate the phone system to telecom fraud to carry out their illegal services for subsequent
make unauthorized long-distance calls activities. fraudulent activities
for criminal activities.
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Once the fraudsters get the fake These gangs looted people by using
subscription, they will get access to various tactics and their crime modes In telecoms, the trade-off
a wide range of value-added services varied from case to case. In one case for greater convenience and
that include call-related, TV, and the a foreign lady contacted a person versatility has very often
internet, and new mobile financial through social media platforms and increased fraud and
services like mobile banking and expressed her desire to marry the
person, while in other cases the hacker lower security
mobile payment.
became the representative of some
international humanitarian agencies After the investigation, the CCW
The risk management and analytics arrested the accused by tracing back the
expert Neural Technologies reported or law enforcement departments and
expressed the desire to invest the money trail and the digital footprints by
that there are over 200 types of analyzing the modus operandi, medium,
telecommunication fraud that are millions of US dollars through the
complainant. Some victims were asked bank accounts, phone and SIMS,
related to identity theft or ID fraud. In spoofed number NADRA, passport
Pakistan, Telecom fraud is increasing to deposit money in bank accounts for
clearance from Customs, UN, Anti- and travel history records. The local
at an appalling rate and has become police and CCW staff apprehended
one of the most enormous sources of Terrorism Department to get NOC for
dispatching the promised money or the scammers with the help of Digital
revenue loss. Two-thirds of all fraud tracking. We love technological
losses, especially voice fraud losses, are parcel containing valuables.
advances but unfortunately, often fail
tied to international traffic. to see the downsides of its progress.
Some people were also defrauded
by fake sale purchases of items that And in telecoms, the trade-off for
In Pakistan, Telecom fraud is greater convenience and versatility
were even unsent after receiving the
increasing at an appalling payments while some were defrauded has very often increased fraud and
rate and has become one of by offering fake jobs. These victims were lower security. Telecommunications
the most enormous sources contacted by the hackers via emails, fraud brings a grave threat to the
telecommunication industry.
of revenue loss WhatsApp, Facebook, telephones,
spoofed numbers, and social media
Every year, Telecom frauds continue apps. All these criminal activities
accounting for more fraud complaints. resulted in the loss of more than forty
New technology has led to an onslaught (40) million Pak rupees.
of new telecom fraud tactics. The latest
schemes are difficult for tracking and
investigating due to their frequency,
layers of anonymity, and global nature.
Recently, the Federal Investigation
Agency (FIA) has arrested the
international gangs belonging to
different countries of the world
involved in depriving unsuspecting
citizens of their valuable assets and
cash worth millions.
Recently, the Federal
Investigation Agency has
arrested the international
gangs belonging to different
countries of the world involved
in depriving unsuspecting
citizens of their valuable assets
and cash worth millions
According to FIA, the authorities of the
Cyber Crime Wing received 100,000
complaints regarding the telecom
frauds committed by national and
international fraudsters.
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What needs to be done? The precautionary measure an • If a financial/banking fraud
individual should take: has occurred then, you should
The scammers target people belonging contact State Bank of Pakistan:
to any region and background. They • Avoid suspicious texts. cpd.helpdesk@sbp.org.pk on an
convince the people smartly that they immediate basis.
start believing without any verification. • Do not click on links or
These scammers create believable attachments in SMS – ignore and • For further serious investigation,
stories that convince the people easily report. you can contact FIA helpline:
to give them more money or personal 051 9106384
details without any hesitation and • Do not share your personal details
investigation. or money details without any The telecommunication system has
verification on any random phone become the backbone for development
and a platform for good governance.
It is important to spread call.
Unfortunately, in Pakistan, the
awareness among the people telecommunication system security is
• Never send money or give ATM or
on how to protect them PIN details, online account details, neither well understood nor managed
from scammers and what or copies of personal documents effectively. After several years of
precautionary measures they to anyone you don’t know. telecommunication system existence
in the country, security concerns are
should take before making becoming a threat to its existence
any kind of decision • You should notify your friends and
family about scams. and operations. Telecom fraud is a
fast-growing field of criminal activity
It is important to spread awareness costing the industry billion dollars
among the people on how to protect • If you are not sure you're being
scammed, stop sending money. a year. Considered by criminals as
them from scammers and what a low-risk alternative to traditional
precautionary measures they should Scammers will keep asking for
more money until you stop. methods of financial crime they
take before making any kind of continue to think of new ways to
decision. • In case you have sent money or scam and prey upon consumers and
shared your banking details with the communication networks they
a scammer, contact your bank & depend upon. All other developed and
police immediately. They may be developing countries of the world have
able to stop a transaction or close policies regulating telecommunication
your account if the scammer has operations and policies to ensure
your account details. Register the consumer safety. Well, the problem
Report against scammers to the is not only to design the policies but
authorities. the biggest challenge is how efficiently
and effectively these policies are
1. First you need to report the scam implemented. These challenges have
number to your service provider created room for fraudsters to commit
(Jazz, Zong, Telenor, Ufone & fraud using telecom platforms. This is
PTCL) to block the suspected an area where Pakistan is much behind
number. the advanced countries hence, unable
to reap the full benefits or telecom
2. In case, you are not getting the modernization.
response from your service
provider, you can also report the Considered by criminals
number to PTA for blocking by as a low-risk alternative
dialing 0800-55055 or visiting
to traditional methods of
HTTPS://complaint.pta.gov.pk/
RegisterComplaint financial crime they continue
to think of new ways to scam
3. PTA will block such numbers and and prey upon consumers and
mobile device IMEI. the communication networks
• Repeat offenses from the same
person, if he/she is using a different
number, will result in blacklisting
of such CNICs for issuance of new
SIMs/connection.
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The realme 8 Series has a Battery
That Gets Powered Faster with the 50W SuperDart
Charge and Runs Longer
With multiple advancements in technology, lives have become quite fast-paced. These prompt lives need tasks to be done speedily.
As smartphones are the most used devices, their slow charging can sometimes create a hindrance to your daily performance. All
set to go to work and your phone is dead? The whole day’s mood gets ruined. Mobile charging can be a major issue for many be
it students with their online classes, or your business meeting, or your long-awaited video call with loved ones.
Smartphones have evolved a lot in these past few years. Be it the designs, battery timing, storage, camera, or charging, many
companies have tried to bring solutions for all. Charging has come up as one of the major issues, but realme introduced superfast
charging technology in its latest devices for a convenient user experience. The realme 8 series comes with two amazing devices
realme 8 and realme 8 Pro. Among them, the realme 8 Pro features the 50W SuperDart Charge.
The 50W SuperDart charge of realme 8 Pro helps charge your phone to 100% in just 47 minutes. This means it gets 50% in
only 17 minutes. It utilizes high-voltage charge pump technology and realizes 97% charging power efficiency and supports 5
Dimension Charge Protection. The combination of 50W SuperDart Charge with the 4,500 mAh Massive Battery makes realme
8 Pro a powerful phone.
On the other hand, realme 8 comes with an upgraded 30W Dart Charge. This charges the 5,000 mAh battery to 100% in 65
minutes and up to 50% in only 26 minutes. The charging algorithm developed for the realme 8 includes five layers of security
protection which provide hardware-level security protection for the entire charging process. realme 8 also supports a 15W PD
charge, making it even more versatile.
All in all, both phones support superfast charging in their capacity. The 50W realme 8 Pro is accompanied by a 108MP Ultra
Quad Camera, 4,500 mAh Battery, and 8GB + 128GB massive storage. The 30W realme 8 also supports a 64MP Quad Camera,
5,000 mAh Battery, and MediaTek Helio G95 Gaming Processor. realme has brought a firm lineup with these amazing features
which have taken the market by storm. Both devices made great pre-order records and are now available for sale in the market.
So hurry up and get your superfast charging devices leaving all the last-minute hassles in the past!
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Julian Gorman
Head of Asia Pacific, GSMA
PAKISTAN’S DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION
Mobile is at the heart of Pakistan’s digitisation journey
D
igital technologies are set to By 2023, the economic contribution Behind this development are the
transform the way people live of the mobile industry in Pakistan vital roles played by National and
and work in Pakistan. As we is expected to reach $24 billion, provincial policymakers, the Pakistan
saw in the GSMA 2020 Digital Societies accounting for 6.6% of GDP. In an Telecommunication Authority
Report, which tracks the progress of 11 effort to stimulate this growth, Pakistan (PTA) and Ministry of Information
focus countries in Asia Pacific, Pakistan has recently moved forward with Technology and Telecommunication
is advancing its societal, economic and significant mobile services tax reforms. (MoITT), who have helped
digital ambition, as outlined in Digital increase access for citizens high-
Pakistan Vision. Indeed, our report’s Digital platforms, such as mobile quality connectivity and digital
digital society index tracked Pakistan in services, have become the primary services. This has cultivated digital
achieving one of the highest increases channel for a growing number of inclusion, e-commerce and a general
in its overall score. citizens to access public and private entrepreneurial spirit for the people of
services, especially during the Pakistan.
pandemic.
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With a population of approximately Implementing tax reforms Spectrum is the foundation for mobile
220 million, and more than 100 million for industry growth and services. Sufficient spectrum allows
people under the age of 25, Pakistan is mobile networks to reach even more
well positioned to play a growing role
infrastructure policy citizens in Pakistan and offer a better
in the global economy over the next quality of service.
decade. Pakistan’s mobile market has Pakistan recently approved tax reforms
experienced rapid development over that will stimulate mobile industry Digital Pakistan also includes digital
the last decade, playing a significant growth. These include gradually inclusion as one of its policy objectives.
role in Pakistan’s growth. In 2018, the reducing Advance Income Tax from Currently, it has a 54% mobile
total economic contribution of the 12.5% to 10% in the next financial bill broadband usage gap , as defined by
mobile ecosystem was worth $16.7 (FY2021-22); further reducing to 8% people who live within the footprint
billion, equivalent to 5.4% of GDP . in the 2022-23 Finance Bill; approval of a mobile broadband network but do
of harmonization /uniform rate of not use mobile internet. A spectrum
In a post pandemic world, Industry taxes on telecom service; withdrawal roadmap provides stability and
4.0 – otherwise known as the fourth of SIM issue tax; simplification of and certainty as it helps to create a more
industrial revolution – will help exemptions for withholding tax to ease investment-friendly environment for
economies recover and become doing business; reduction of minimum mobile operators looking to build 5G
more resilient to future shocks. And tax for telecom services from 8 to 3%. and 4G mobile networks.
technology, supported by mobile
networks, will be at the core of In order to fully realise the benefits
of these tax recommendations, the Industry and government
Pakistan’s industrial development as it
works to launch the fourth industrial Financial Bill (FY 2021-22) must stakeholders
revolution. be enacted into law. Similarly, we
recommend policy makers implement A holistic, whole-of-Government
Pakistan’s recent policy actions Right of Way (RoW) and other approach speeds digitization and the
offers a glimpse of this potential. But policies that impact the infrastructure adoption of new technologies in a
authorities must act together, creating supporting digital and mobile access. more efficient manner. By removing
the business environment necessary Recently, a significant milestone barriers caused by siloed efforts from
to realise these goals. A whole-of- was reached when policy makers different ministries, Pakistan could
government (WGA) approach will in Pakistan approved, for the first more efficiently harness the capabilities
ensure better coordination of digital time, RoW infrastructure policy. We of its existing 4G networks, while
transformation initiatives across the commend this move and urge that preparing for 5G. Another key piece
public sector, complemented by private these policies are implemented quickly. in the digitization effort will be the
sector investment and innovation. We As technology evolves, unforeseen solicitation of input from industry
believe this holistic approach is a way challenges can arise that may not have stakeholders.
for emerging and transition digital occurred to policy makers during their
societies to leapfrog bureaucratic pain inception. Taken together - implementing its new
points. laws, using a whole-of-government
approach to support the digitization
Spectrum roadmap and digital process, and receiving input from
A whole of government approach in inclusion
Pakistan creates the start of a predictable interested stakeholders – Pakistan
investment and flexible regulatory is well placed to progress to a fully-
Along with these crucial policies and fledged digital society. In doing so,
environment. These measures, needed
regulatory modernisation initiatives, it may offer its citizens the ability to
to achieve the goals of Digital Pakistan,
there are additional steps needed as learn new skills for new jobs, offer
include tax reforms as well as efforts
Pakistan continues to build itself into small and medium-sized enterprises
to implement Right-of-Way (RoW)
a digital society. In particular, the access to new markets, and spur new
infrastructure policies. The success of
development and implementation of a investments into the country. This
these efforts will be measured by their
five-to-seven-year spectrum roadmap. will ultimately help to meet the goals
implementation, along with the growth
they support in the future. of Digital Pakistan and continue
Pakistan’s digital transformation.
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By Nayab Khan
Crypto Is Back In The Game;
How & Why?
T
he tremendous growth in How many crypto currencies
Bitcoin’s value has brought Crypto currency is a are there?
crypto currencies to the cryptographic commodity
forefront of investors’ minds. Bitcoin that can be used for online According to CoinMarketCap.com,
is the most valuable crypto currency transactions or investments a market intelligence platform, more
at the moment, with a market than 6,700 separate crypto currencies
capitalization of $1 trillion. About the are exchanged openly. Crypto
Crypto currencies (and their jargon)
fact that Bitcoin is the most common currencies begin growing in popularity,
have caused quite a stir in the
crypto currency, there are over 10,000 with initial coin offerings or ICOs,
newspapers, online communities, and
other digital currencies currently in being used to raise funds. According
maybe even in your dinnertime chats,
circulation. There are several crypto to CoinMarketCap, the combined
as you might have noted. Despite the
currencies available on the internet, valuation of all crypto currencies was
hype, many people really don’t get what
although not all of them are as well- more than $2.2 trillion as on April 13,
these words mean. Crypto currency
known as Bitcoin. Traders from all 2021, and the total value of all bitcoins,
is a cryptographic commodity that
around the world are flocking to this the most common of crypto bagged
can be used for online transactions or
crypto currency. $1.2 Trillion.
investments. You buy a coin or a token
with a dollar and then deposit it in
What basically crypto currency an e-wallet with a unique code. Any According to CoinMarketCap,
is? transaction is deposited on a public the combined valuation of all
record for evidence of validity, and there crypto currencies was more
Bitcoin, block chain, ICOs, ether, and is no middleman, like a government or
bank, in this digital currency. than $2.2 trillion as on
exchanges are all terms used to describe
April 13, 2021
crypto currencies.
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