Islamabad, Aug 21: After a hacker posted an archive with 240 GB of stolen data on a hacking community, Toyota has verified that a third-party data breach exposed customer information.While acknowledging the issue, the corporation made clear that it is a localized problem rather than a systemic one. Toyota said they are in communication with individuals impacted and prepared to help if required. They haven’t yet disclosed the number of people impacted, how the attacker obtained the data, or the date the breach was found. A spokesman then provided clarification, stating that there was no direct compromise of Toyota Motor…
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Islamabad, Aug 21: Recently, Chery Indus announced that its well-liked SUV, the Tiggo 4 Pro, is now available with 0% markup installment plans and choices for fast delivery. Details about Cost and Payment: The cost of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is Rs. 7,330,000. Customers can now make a 50% advance payment of Rs. 3,665,000 through the company’s flexible payment plan. The outstanding amount can be settled with twelve post-dated checks (PDCs), with a total value of Rs. 305,417. Additional Costs Cash Margin (Refundable) Rs. 366,500 Insurance Guarantee Rs. 36,650 Vehicle Insurance Rs. 113,615 Tracker Installation Rs. 12,500 Capital Value…
Islamabad, Aug 21: Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman, the chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), stated on Wednesday that he was unsure if the new firewall had affected internet services in Pakistan. Nevertheless, he guaranteed that the problem will be resolved by tomorrow, August 22, 2024. The PTA chairman, in his address before the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, attributed the recent internet problems on a malfunction in the underwater cable that links Pakistan to the rest of the globe. By August 22, he continued, “this fault should be fully resolved with the arrival of seven…
Islamabad, Aug 20: Tuesday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the government were asked to respond to a petition against the countrywide internet slowdown filed by senior journalist Hamid Mir by the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Over the past several weeks, there has been a noticeable decrease in internet speeds. As a result, users are encountering challenges while attempting to transmit or download media and audio notes via WhatsApp while using mobile data, and they are even experiencing slow browsing rates when using broadband. Internet service providers (ISPs) and the business sector had claimed that the government’s attempts to control…
Islamabad, Aug 20: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a five-person team from Meta on Tuesday, led by vice president for Asia Pacific Simon Milner. The purpose of the gathering was to investigate potential areas of cooperation between Pakistan’s digital media and information technology industries. The prime minister emphasized the enormous potential in these fields and the government’s dedication to advancing information technology. He mentioned that Pakistan has never before seen such a large fund set aside for this reason. He stated that he wished to take advantage of Meta’s artificial intelligence and information technology experience, and he instructed the appropriate…
Islamabad, Aug 20: Legal experts predict that a recent revision to the UAE labor code will deter firms from recruiting people with visitation visas. Under the new regulations, employers who hire people without the necessary permissions or who bring them to the UAE without offering them a job risk fines of up to Dh1 million. The Dh200,000 punishment, up from Dh50,000 before, according to Ali Saeed Al Kaabi, head of ECH Digital, “underscores the government’s commitment to protecting workers’ rights and ensuring lawful employment practices.” When a visitor’s tourist visa expires, some firms have taken advantage of them by promising…
Islamabad, Aug 20: According to forecasts from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Lahore’s current rainy period should last for the next three days. There is a strong monsoon in Lahore right now, with ominous clouds hanging over the city and rain falling in varied amounts in different places. The most rainfall, 28 mm, was reported in Nishtar Colony on Tuesday.The Meteorological Department reports that Lahore is experiencing heavy rain for the second day in a row. There has been a lot of rain in several parts of Lahore, including Walton Road, Ferozepur Road, Jail Road, Kalma Chowk, Gulberg, Upper Mall,…
Islamabad, Aug 20: The planned merger of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (Telenor) and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is being investigated by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) through an extensive Phase II Merger examination. Important stakeholders have a chance to voice their concerns to CCP on the merger’s possible effects on Pakistan’s telecom industry.The possible advantages of the merger, including as cost savings and scale economies that can improve financial stability, are being assessed by CCP. The investigation will also look at whether the combination could result in more capacity, a wider network coverage area, and better customer service…
Islamabad, Aug 20: A direct flight from Kazakhstan to Skardu, a stunning area of Gilgit-Baltistan, may not be ruled out, according to Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, on Tuesday. This would increase bilateral tourism. “After the recent start of international flights from Skardu International Airport, we have an opportunity to increase bilateral tourism by launching this one-hour direct flight from Kazakhstan to Skardu,” he stated. The Ambassador informed APP that the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in Skardu will also be in charge of organizing the “International Tourism Summit.” He claimed that this program would improve bilateral…
Islamabad, Aug 20: To improve economic relations between the business communities of Pakistan and the UK, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the UK-Pakistan Trade and Investment Board (UPTIB) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Tuesday. In terms of improving trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two nations, the deal represents a major step forward. On behalf of their respective parties, LCCI President Kashif Anwar and UPTIB CEO-Pakistan Tajammel Hussain signed the Memorandum of Understanding. “This Memorandum of Understanding is a significant milestone in our efforts to enhance bilateral trade relations with the…
