Islamabad, Sep 7: Google is expanding its Virtual Try-On tool to consider more clothing options, as it continues to refine its AI technology to offer more accurate depictions of how items will look on different body types. The Virtual Try-On function, which was first introduced for men’s and women’s tops last year, enhances the online shopping experience by using artificial intelligence to display how clothes fit on a range of body shapes, down to the “shadows, wrinkles, and draping.” With the most recent upgrade, buyers can now see how various styles would seem on real models in a range of…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Sep 7: IT experts are urging the government to examine and modernize Pakistan’s national internet infrastructure since, in recent months, e-businesses have reported suffering revenue losses of up to 30% due to load-shedding and ongoing internet disruptions. The CEO of SI Global Solutions, Dr. Noman Said, emphasized how seriously these disruptions affect e-commerce platforms. “E-commerce operations are severely impacted internet disruptions, which result in notable declines in transaction volumes and delivery operations. For example, in order to process orders and communicate with clients, websites such as Daraz and food panda require constant internet access. Research conducted the Global System…
Islamabad, Sep 7: EVs up to 50% of all vehicles purchased in Pakistan by 2030 would be electrified in some way, according to BYD Pakistan, a collaboration between Chinese automaker BYD and Pakistani automaker Mega Motors. Last month, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, funded by Warren Buffett, announced its entry into Pakistan, making the 250-million-person South Asian country one of its newest markets. The collaboration has stated that it will unveil three models in August before introducing cars for sale later this year. It also wants to construct an assembly plant in early 2026. In an interview with Reuters…
Islamabad, Sep 7: The federal capital has reported its first wild poliovirus case in 16 years, with an eight-year-old boy diagnosed with the disease, according to officials from Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI). The child, from Dhok Paracha in Union Council Rural 4, belongs to a family that had refused routine immunizations. Health experts are advising parents to make sure their kids get vaccinated. Muhammad Anwarul Haq, the coordinator of the National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication, declared that more is being done to reach all children, including those in Islamabad. Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shoro, Secretary General of the PMA,…
Islamabad, Sep 7: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has given distribution companies and K-Electric the ability to recoup Rs43.23 billion through quarterly adjustments for the fourth quarter (April–June) of the fiscal year 2023–2024. Customers of K-Electric and state-owned distribution companies would be impacted burdening households already struggling with increased energy bills. A sizeable Rs21.253 billion, or almost half of the total, is set aside for capacity charges, which are payments made to independent power producers (IPPs) to guarantee that generation capacity is maintained regardless of the amount of electricity consumed. These payments are the foundation of this recovery.…
Islamabad, Sep 6: Pakistani Paralympian Haider Ali has secured the bronze medal in the F37 Category Discus Throw event at the ongoing Paris Paralympics. Remarkably, this is his second bronze medal overall and his fourth at the Paralympic Games. Tolibboy Yuldashev of Uzbekistan won gold, and Jesse Zesseu of Canada came in second. Haider got off to a great start, throwing the farthest in the first round at 52.28 meters. He led until the third round, when the Canadian passed him with a throw of 52.81 meters, despite fouling. Tolibboy gradually gained momentum with bigger throws, eventually passing the Pakistani…
Islamabad, Sep 6: Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reached a remarkable milestone on Thursday, netting his 900th career goal during a 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Croatia. The goal, which was scored in the 34th minute, cemented Ronaldo’s status in football history by establishing him as the first player to accomplish this accomplishment. At 39 years old, Ronaldo has not let age or expectations stop him. In a post-match interview, he discussed the significance of surpassing the 900-goal milestone after winning UEFA’s Player of the Year award. It means a great deal, Ronaldo stated. This is something I’ve been aiming for…
Islamabad, Sep 6: Symmetry Group Limited (PSX: SYM), A digital technology and experiences firm said on Friday that the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received approval from its Board of Directors. The company stated in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that this subsidiary will open the door for the in-house generated intellectual properties (products) to be launched globally and scaled up. Additionally, it stated that Symmetry Group will have more access to commercial prospects in the GCC and worldwide markets thanks to this new corporation, which will also increase…
Islamabad, Sep 6: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Consultation Paper on areas of improvement in the public offering regime in order to foster capital formation. The requisite regulatory amendments will be finalized after receiving public feedback and stakeholder consensus. SECP said that it strongly supports and believes in making capital formation easier for entrepreneurs. The Consultation Paper presents potential areas for improvement based on a thorough examination of the regulatory environment, international standards, emerging technology, and feedback from the market. The SECP website, the concept paper is accessible. The September 20, 2024, stakeholders are…
Islamabad, Sep 6: Iqbal Javed Bajwa, the deputy station manager for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in Birmingham, is said to have tendered his resignation after the airline was unable to authenticate his educational degree. The national flag carrier official, Iqbal, the brother of former army chief general (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, was asked to retire higher-ups for providing “fake” educational qualifications. The (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, was asked to retire by superiors for providing “fake” school certificates, as reported by Geo News. According to The News, Iqbal was threatened with termination if he failed to provide proof of his intermediate…