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Wateen Telecom, Pakistan’s leading ICT company and a pioneer in Managed WAN services in the country, has announced a strategic partnership with one of the leading educational institutes of Pakistan, Riphah International University. Wateen will be providing Managed WAN services & Campus Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity services, powered by H3C, a leading global digital solution provider.

To inaugurate the digital transformation journey, a signing ceremony was held in Islamabad between Hassan Muhammad Khan – Chancellor, Riphah International University and Adil Rashid – CEO, Wateen Telecom Limited. Present at the ceremony were Sarfraz Ahmed Haroon – Director of IT, Riphah International University, Omar Swati – VP Commercial, Wateen, and Brig. Khalid Hassan Butt (Retd) – Dy. Managing Director, H3C Technologies Pakistan.

The robust network infrastructure solution provides seamless connectivity & access to Wi-Fi for the entire faculty, administration & student body for a better learning and teaching experience at Riphah International University (RIU), across 12 campuses in different cities of Pakistan.

During the ceremony, Hassan Muhammad Khan, Riphah International University’s Chancellor, expressed his views: ‘’Our partnership with Wateen aligns perfectly with our vision to provide an innovative education experience with the latest technological advancements. Wateen’s Managed WAN services, powered by H3C’s state-of-the-art equipment, will upgrade our network infrastructure and redefine how our students and faculty access and utilize digital resources. It’s a step towards setting a new benchmark in educational connectivity, ensuring our institution remains at the forefront of delivering a world-class education.”

For More Here: https://startuppakistan.com.pk/wateen-provides-connectivity-with-managed-wan-and-campus-wi-fi-6-services-to-riphah-international-university-powered-by-h3c/

Google is bringing the Android family together with a unified sharing feature: Quick Share.⁠
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To be clear, Quick Share isn't new. Samsung has had the feature since 2020, and Android has had its unique sharing feature, Nearby Share, since about that same time. Now, the two companies are collaborating on a singular cross-Android sharing method under the Quick Share name.⁠
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With the new Quick Share icon on your device, you'll see a list of all available devices nearby where you can share photos, videos and files. If you're worried about privacy issues, you will be able to configure who can discover your device and send you files: choose between everyone, only your contacts or just your own devices.⁠
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Quick Share will roll out to all devices that have Nearby Share starting in February. Google is also working with LG to bring Quick Share to Windows as a preinstalled app.⁠

During the first half of the fiscal year, Pakistan’s economic landscape underwent significant shifts, particularly in the realm of exports. The textile sector faced a formidable challenge, experiencing a nearly 5 percent decline amounting to a substantial reduction of $430 million. This downturn painted a challenging picture for a key industry in Pakistan, highlighting potential vulnerabilities.

Contrastingly, the rice export sector emerged as a bright spot, witnessing a remarkable increase of $710 million or 76.5 percent, reaching $1.638 billion. This surge was particularly evident in December 2023, with rice exports skyrocketing by 190.5 percent to $518.64 million. Basmati rice exports, a significant component of this growth, increased by 54.7 percent to $80.8 million in December. The ban on rice exports by India played a pivotal role in this surge, creating a favorable environment for Pakistan to capitalize on increased demand and bolster its foreign exchange earnings.

Despite the positive trajectory in exports, the local market faced challenges as staple prices soared by over 100 percent. This inflationary pressure significantly impacted the budgets of millions of Pakistanis, posing economic hardships on the domestic front. The dual narrative of export success and domestic challenges underscores the complexity of economic dynamics, with gains in one sector offset by challenges in another.

The textile sector did show signs of modest recovery in December 2023, with a 3.3 percent year-on-year increase totaling $1.4 billion. However, the month-on-month increase of 6.1 percent in textile exports from $1.318 billion in November 2023 suggests a gradual improvement. Other sectors, including football, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cement, plastic materials, and engineering goods, exhibited mixed trends in exports during the same period, adding further nuance to Pakistan’s economic landscape. In summary, the interplay of export dynamics and domestic challenges showcases the intricate balance and varied trajectories within Pakistan’s economic sectors during this period.