Fri, Nov 22, 2024
Facebook announced the winners of the Ethics in AI Research Initiative for the Asia Pacific, an initiative to help support thoughtful and groundbreaking academic research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) ethics.  Among the winners from nine different countries is Junaid Qadir, Professor at the Information Technology University (ITU) of Punjab, along with co-investigator […]
Upholding its promise to support the government in the ongoing relief efforts, Jazz has deposited PKR 38 million to the Prime Minister’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. This is the second tranche of payments under the company’s Matching Grants program, through which all donations made by subscribers and employees of Jazz to the relief fund were doubled. […]
To ensure conformity with social distancing guidelines set by the WHO and continue with prioritizing the convenience of valuable customers, K-Electric (KE) has partnered with Bykea, a leading on-demand logistics service. Under this arrangement, KE’s customers can now place requests for Bykea riders to come to their homes and collect the payment for their KE […]
Silkbank Ltd is one of the leading and fastest-growing consumer banks in the country, with 123 branches in 39 cities. Silkbank’s Visa credit cards offer cardholders premier benefits, multiple layers of security, reliability, and global acceptance. With the growing focus towards digitalization in the ‘post-COVID’ economy, it is imperative for Banks to provide ease and […]
TCL, one of the world’s top three TV brands, sets another benchmark by launching its largest-ever 4K TV, 85″ P8M UHD TV in Pakistan. Available now, the TV comes with a price tag of Rs. 500,000. The P8M sports a minimalistic design with a multi-task equipped screen of 3840*2160 pixels, four times that of a […]
Modulr has announced the launch of its Payment Initiation solution, after registering with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Payment Initiation Service Provider (PISP). This will give Modulr’s customers a new, fast, and cost-effective way of accepting payments.  The new solution will be welcomed by businesses that are underserved by the current ways of accepting payments. Although card payments deliver a smooth […]
OPPO today unveiled its most anticipated smartphone, Find X2 Pro that delivers an all-round powerful camera experience and battery life, with one of the most advanced screens in the industry. With a customized Sony sensor IMX689, the Find X2 Pro brings users upgraded all-round photography and video experience that transforms the way we capture life’s […]
Wirecard, the global innovation leader for digital financial technology, is collaborating with Bulgarian Fintech Payhawk to launch a new Visa corporate card to provide companies with an easy solution to manage corporate expenses. Payhawk will benefit from Wirecard’s tailor-made corporate expense card solution including end-to-end card infrastructure as well as Wirecard’s expertise in the payment […]
Mastercard announced the extension of its partnership with Facebook to offer a new and innovative way for Brazilians to send and receive money from friends and family on the WhatsApp application. Mastercard cardholders banking with Nubank and Sicredi are among the first in Brazil to experience payments on WhatsApp. Additional banking partners are expected to […]
Tonik Financial Pte Ltd (“tonik”) announced today that it closed a $21M round of Series A equity funding. The round was led by blue-chip VC investors Sequoia India and Point72 Ventures, with significant participation from previous VC investors Insignia and Credence. tonik will use the funding to launch its digital bank in the Philippines, targeting […]