COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad, organized its 2nd Open House for Computer Science graduates. The open house was organized on December 31, 2015 at COMSATS Islamabad campus.
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Internet Speed Across Pakistan Goes Down Due to Fault in Submarine Cables
A new fault in SEAMEWE4 and IMEW, the submarine cables that connects Pakistan to the rest of internet, has caused tremendous speed reduction across the country. One fault was spotted in the SMW4 cable located near Karachi while another in the IMEW near Egypt. Both faults resulted in slower internet speeds across Pakistan. The fault has affected both the landline and 3G/4G users.
Google Launches My Ramadan Companion for Global Muslims
Google has launched a new service for the global Muslim community under its With Google campaign called “My Ramadan Companion”. The service, which is accessible worldwide through a website, gives personalized information depending on your location.
Punjab Government Withdraws 19.5% Additional Tax on Internet Usage After Cyber Campaign
The government of Punjab, Pakistan, has decided to withdraw the additional 19.5% tax that was earlier imposed on all kind of internet usage. The withdrawal was announced by a provincial finance minister earlier today during a budget speech in Lahore.
Kaspersky Hacked in a New Nation-State Attack
World famous Russian antivirus and internet security provider Kaspersky got hacked on Wednesday in a new nation-state attack. The attack is being attributed to infamous Stuxnet and Duqu gang.
Pakistan’s Punjab Government Imposes 19.5% Additional Tax on Internet Usage
The government of Punjab in Pakistan has planned to impose an additional 19.5% tax on internet usage which is being opposed by hundreds and thousands of citizens, students and bloggers.