TCL and BlackBerry confirmed earlier this year that they had parted ways, which meant that TCL would no longer be launching or producing new BlackBerry-branded smartphones. Now, it turns out that the BlackBerry name is poised to come back to the smartphone space courtesy of little-known mobile security brand Onward Mobility. More
Day: August 19, 2020
Israel, U.S. Near Deal to Exclude China from Israeli 5G Networks
Israel and the United States are nearing a deal whereby Israel would commit not to use Chinese technology for its next generation 5G mobile telecoms networks, a U.S. official said. The official told Reuters on Friday that a memorandum of understanding would likely be signed "within weeks" and confirmed quotes in
Saudi Govt Planning to Install Cable Car Project for Hira Cave
A plan to install a 'cable car' at Jabal al-Noor in Makkah is being considered. In this regard, a report on the development program has been submitted to the concerned ministry by various government agencies related to urban planning. According to the daily Makkah, the recommendations of the Committee on Development
FBR Issues Draft Return Forms for Tax Year 2020
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday issued draft forms for filing income tax returns tax year 2020. The FBR issued SRO 745(I)/2020 and invited comments from stakeholders on the draft return forms within seven days from the date of issuance of the draft forms. The FBR issued the draft forms filing annual income tax returns
Kuwait Bans Conversion of Visit Visas to Residency Permits
Kuwaiti authorities have ordered a ban on converting all types of visit visas into residency permits as the country is trying to redress a demographic imbalance, according to a media report. The instructions were issued by the Interior Ministry to the expatriate affairs sector prohibiting resident expatriates from becoming sponsors of
BaldiaOnline Mobile App Launched by Govt of Punjab
Govt of Punjab has finally launched the BaldiaOnline mobile app through digital technology for the facilitation of public. On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minster Usman Buzdar, Local Govt and Community Development Department has introduced the Baldiaonline android app. The Baldia Online App is easily available on Google Play store for
Ministry Working for Participation of Overseas Pakistanis in Electoral Process
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is working to ensure participation of overseas Pakistanis in the electoral process and convened a number of meetings regarding biometric and electronic machines voting in the election. According to the ‘Two-Year Performance Report’ of the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from August 2018 to 2020, Ministry
Shooting of Films and Dramas Banned in Mosques and Shrines
In this regard, the Punjab Endowment Department has issued a notification of rules and regulations. According to the notification, no scenes will be allowed to be shoot on any woman in shrines and mosques under the auspices of the endowment department. The notification further said that if any scene was filmed
Huawei FreeLace Pro Wireless Earphones Launched, Features Active Noice Cancellation
The Huawei FreeLace Pro wireless earphones were just announced earlier today (19th August 2020). The company announced various other products in the launch event which also included laptops and the new successor to the original FreeLace wireless earphones. The Huawei FreeLace Pro is the company’s latest wireless earphones that are worn around the users’ neck.
