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Bilal Azhar Kayani Reviews Security and Preparations for Muharram Observances in Jhelum
Minister Bilal Azhar Kayani checked security plans for Muharram events around Jhelum city on Sunday. The Finance and Railways Minister leads the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit. He met with local leaders to discuss safety measures for religious ceremonies. Deputy Commissioner Maseem Abbas and District Police Officer Tariq Sandhu joined the meeting. Officials from police, rescue services, and utility companies also attended. Kayani honored Imam Hussain and the Karbala martyrs during his speech. He called Muharram one of four holy months that Muslims respect worldwide. The minister ordered complete security for religious processions. Prime Minister and Punjab Chief Minister had given clear instructions about safety. Local authorities must...
USF Approves Rs7.49 Billion for Projects to Expand Internet Access in 10 Districts
Pakistan's Universal Service Fund directors approved seven technology projects worth Rs7.49 billion on Sunday. The projects will bring faster internet to nearly 960,000 people across 347 areas. Ten districts will benefit from these new digital connections. The board met at USF headquarters for their 98th session. Zarar Hasham Khan led the meeting as Ministry Secretary. Two major fiber cable projects will serve 2.8 million residents. Sanghar district gets 415 kilometers of new fiber lines. Jhang district receives 525 kilometers of cable infrastructure. The projects connect 113 towns and local councils. Workers will install 940 kilometers of fiber cables total. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja guides the USF program. The fund...
OGRA Announces Revised Gas Pricing for Fiscal Year 2025–26 Effective July 1
Pakistan's gas regulator announced fresh pricing rules for the next budget year. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority made these changes official on Sunday. New gas rates will start on the first day of July. The federal government gave approval after companies shared their money needs. Two major gas firms provided details about their required earnings. Several business groups will face different costs under the new system. Bulk buyers will see rate changes along with major factories that process materials. Power companies will also pay updated amounts for their gas supplies. Home users will spend more money each month through higher fixed fees. Both regular and special household categories will face these increased monthly costs. Many...
Pakistan Airports Authority Director General to Host Live Online Public Hearing
Pakistan Airports Authority plans a special online meeting for citizens on Monday morning. The Director General will listen to airport problems from people across the nation at 11 AM. Citizens can share their concerns about any airport during this live session. The Authority made this announcement on Sunday to help solve public complaints faster. Airport officials will respond to issues people face at terminals around Pakistan. People can watch and join the session through the Authority's Facebook page. Citizens from remote areas and major cities can participate without traveling anywhere. The online format allows more people to speak about their airport experiences. Officials designed this system to reach citizens who cannot visit...
ASRock Launches Intel Pro B60 Graphics Cards with Active and Passive Cooling Options for Professionals
ASRock launched two professional graphics cards for work computers. The company created the Intel Pro B60 models with 24GB memory for business users. Each card targets different workplace needs and cooling requirements. The Creator version uses fans to stay cool during heavy tasks. Companies can choose between active and passive cooling options. The Pro B60 Creator measures 271 millimeters long and takes up two expansion slots. Turbo fans keep temperatures low during demanding work sessions. Four DisplayPort 2.1 connections allow multiple monitor setups for professionals. One port delivers UHBR13.5 speeds and three others provide UHBR10 bandwidth. An 8-pin power connector supplies electricity to the graphics processor. The Pro B60...
MSI Releases B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ Motherboard with Robust Power Delivery and Wi-Fi 7
MSI launched the B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI PZ motherboard through their official website. The board belongs to MSI's Project Zero series and displays an off-white circuit board design. Engineers expanded the vest coverage area compared to earlier models without the PZ designation. The front panel maintains a simple appearance with only essential ports visible. This approach creates a clean and minimal aesthetic for users. The motherboard uses standard ATX dimensions and features a six-layer circuit board construction. MSI built the board with 2oz copper materials to improve signal quality and strengthen durability. Power delivery comes from a 12+2+1 phase voltage regulation system that connects through dual 8-pin EPS power connectors. This...
ASUS Launches Compact GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK Graphics Cards for Small Form Factor Builds
ASUS launched two new graphics cards that pack power into small spaces. The GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK 8GB GDDR7 models target builders who work with compact computer cases. These cards measure just under seven inches long and fit into mini-ITX systems. The design takes up two expansion slots but keeps a low profile for tight builds. Both versions connect through standard PCIe slots. Each card offers modern display connections for today's monitors. Users can plug into one DisplayPort 2.1a port and two HDMI 2.1 ports. The setup supports high-resolution screens and fast refresh rates. Three small fans keep the graphics processor cool during operation. These fans use ball bearings that last longer than standard sleeve designs. The cooling...
Ghana's Minister Calls for Strengthened Tech Partnerships with China at Business Summit
Ghana's Communication Minister Samuel Nartey George spoke at a business summit between Ghana and China on Friday, June 27, 2025. He addressed the meeting at Labadi Beach Hotel and asked for stronger technology partnerships between both countries. The minister outlined four main areas where the nations could work together. These areas covered fiber optics, cloud computing, satellite broadband, and cybersecurity. George wanted Chinese companies to help expand Ghana's internet infrastructure across the country. The minister discussed Ghana's government cloud platform called G-Cloud. He invited Chinese experts to help make this system bigger for government offices, banks, and schools. George also talked about changing cybersecurity from...
Raxio Côte d'Ivoire and ARTCI Sign MoU to Advance National Digital Infrastructure
Raxio Côte d'Ivoire created a partnership with the country's telecom regulator ARTCI through a formal agreement. The deal allows ARTCI to place the nation's third internet exchange point inside Raxio's data center. The facility sits within Grand Bassam's VITIB technology park and represents the first arrangement of its kind for Côte d'Ivoire. Both companies view this partnership as essential for advancing the country's technology goals. The agreement marks a major step forward for digital development across the West African nation. The new internet exchange point will provide several important benefits for local users and businesses. Network traffic will move faster between local internet providers and reduce delays for users. The...
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