China: Selected works of Xi Jinping on Party building published
The first and second volumes of selected works of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Party building have been published and are…
PTA launches MVNO licensing to expand competition in the telecom sector
Pakistan’s PTA has launched a licensing regime for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) following cabinet approval. MVNOs will offer services on existing networks under their own brands for 15 years,…
China: Unitree makes humanoid robots more affordable
Humanoid robots are becoming more affordable. Chinese robotics company Unitree has cut the starting price of its Unitree R1 from 39,900 yuan ($5,800) to 29,900 yuan and begun offering the…
Right-of-way reform critical for digital economy
5G future hinges on clearing infrastructure roadblocks Pakistan’s latest telecom amendment has been pulled into a familiar panic cycle. A law meant to accelerate fibre, towers and 5G infrastructure is…
Heatwave exposes vulnerabilities in Europe’s infrastructure
Europe’s latest heatwave is straining critical infrastructure across the continent, causing major disruptions to transport, energy, and water systems. BERLIN, June 24 (Xinhua) — Europe’s latest heatwave is exposing vulnerabilities…
Branch sharing – a productivity transformation in Pakistan’s banking sector
In Pakistan, branch costs are high and represent some 50-65 percent of total operating costs, excluding financing costs. While digitalization, ATMs, and online banking have reduced the footfall, our cash-heavy…