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One Google Initiative Encouraging Women to make their mark in the Tech Sector

Zarbab Ayesha Malik.

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It takes a lot of courage to work in a male-dominated tech sector but women are here to make their mark. Aqsa Kausar is one of the four women, selected as Google Developer Expert from Pakistan, recalling the difficulty she faced when she started out in the field.

“I developed [an] interest in Machine Learning but since there were not a lot of resources available, I had to do a lot of online learning. Learning majorly on my own was, of course, a challenge because there weren’t many people I could go to in case I was stuck on a concept”.

“When I applied for the programme, there was no female GDE in Pakistan and there was no GDE in Machine Learning at all.”

First encounters with technology can also help young girls build their digital literacy over time. Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.

Sakina Abbas whose expertise is Flutter, meanwhile, remained upbeat while talking about her journey saying “nothing seems like a challenge if you pursue it with passion.”

It was indeed tiring and difficult to keep up, but at the end of the day, challenges strengthen you and help you become a better version of yourself.”

“They (government) need to create more opportunities for women. They should take measures to create ease for women such as making housing available for single women to come work in hubs such as major cities.“

The government should also promote STEM entrepreneurship among university students, establish partnerships with private organizations working on STEM entrepreneurship, and improve the capacity of NICs (National Incubation Centres) to incubate IT ventures,” said in Dawn news.

Sakina Abbas emphasized the need for the government to encourage women to come forward for participation in the IT sector.

For her future goals, Sakina said: “There’s a huge gap between academic life and the tech industry that I want to bridge with the help of my fellow community builders by organizing technical workshops and events specifically tailored for university students who have little or no idea which domain to pursue post-graduation.”

She also said that “I hope to motivate them to pursue technology without paying much heed to ‘Ye field tou sirf larkon keliye hai, larkiyan nai kar patien’ (this field is only reserved for boys, girls can’t pursue it) by the naysayers. Being GDEs from their own country, from their own gender group, I’m hopeful that women will feel comfortable enough around us to openly share their concerns with us, so that we can guide them and even mentor them,” said in technologytimes.pk

WomenInTech warmly welcomes Pakistani women in technology sectors. For the past five years, they have been working tirelessly to create a meaningful impact. They are:

Enabling the vision for a better and more inclusive future of the tech industry by helping women skill up and find opportunities by executing programs like CodeGirl and CryptoChicks in Pakistan.  Helping women find mentors for their careers and facilitating them in connecting with the right networks. Providing women access to home-based and onsite work opportunities and assisting them in navigating the professional world by giving them an open and safe discussion forum.

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The 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Frame: Preserving the Icon of the Digital Revolution

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A Timeless Piece of Computing History

Before cloud storage, USB drives, and smartphones, there was the 1.44 MB Floppy Disk—a symbol of the early digital age that transformed how the world stored and shared information. For millions of people, the floppy disk was their first experience with digital storage, carrying school assignments, office documents, software programs, games, and precious memories.

Today, this iconic piece of technology has become a collectible artifact, representing an era that laid the foundation for the modern digital world.

The Legacy of the 1.44 MB Floppy Disk

Introduced as one of the most widely used storage mediums of its time, the 3.5-inch floppy disk became a global standard throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Although its storage capacity of 1.44 MB may seem tiny by today’s standards, it was once considered revolutionary.

Students carried their projects on floppy disks. Businesses stored important files and records. Computer enthusiasts exchanged software and games using these small plastic squares that became an essential part of everyday life.

A Nostalgic Tribute for the Digital Generation

The 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Heritage Frame transforms this historic technology into a premium display piece. Carefully mounted within an elegant 8×12-inch frame, it serves as a reminder of a simpler and pioneering era of computing.

Whether displayed in an office, study room, technology lab, or home, the framed floppy disk sparks conversations about innovation, creativity, and the remarkable journey of digital technology.

Perfect for Collectors and Tech Enthusiasts

This heritage frame is ideal for:

  • Technology Collectors
  • IT Professionals
  • Software Developers
  • Computer Engineers
  • Gamers
  • Digital Creators
  • Corporate Offices
  • Technology Museums
  • Educational Institutions

It is more than a decorative item—it is a tribute to the tools that shaped the digital revolution.

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💾 Original 1.44 MB Floppy Disk
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Preserving Digital Heritage

Just as nations preserve historical artifacts and currencies, the world of technology deserves its own heritage preservation. The 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Frame captures a moment in technological history and celebrates the innovation that paved the way for today’s digital age.

For those who remember saving files one disk at a time, this frame is more than a collectible—it is a memory, a conversation piece, and a tribute to the beginnings of modern computing.

“Before Gigabytes and Terabytes, There Was 1.44 MB.”

Preserving History. Celebrating Innovation. 💾

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Al-Hassan Ibn al-Haytham; The Pioneer of Optics

The contribution of Muslim Scientists in Series The era which we are praising today is the product of the intellects of many millennium. Those are the gems of intellect that worked out at that time when there were no scientific resources. Those people have observed their surroundings and have produced resources for humanity. The intellectual […]

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The contribution of Muslim Scientists in Series

The era which we are praising today is the product of the intellects of many millennium. Those are the gems of intellect that worked out at that time when there were no scientific resources. Those people have observed their surroundings and have produced resources for humanity. The intellectual Muslims have contributed to every field and their contributions are most valuable. Today all the advancements are based on the discoveries and inventions of ancient scientists both Muslims and Non-Muslims. Modern scientists are working and producing technological items that are also based on the ideas of ancient ones.

Al-Hassan Ibn al-Haytham of Basra is known to be the pioneer of Optics. He was the product of the Golden Age of Muslim Civilisation that was a creative time period and brought out many far-reaching advancements in the field of science, mathematics, and medicine. He was the greatest Muslim physicist and one of the greatest students of optics of all time. He was inspired by the works of other great philosophers and scientists who were before him such as Aristotle, Euclid, Al-Kindi, Banu Musa, Ibrahim Ibn Sinan, and Ibn Sahl. Ibna al-Haytham based his theories on the work of Greek physician Galen. He is the one who introduced the methods of verification, testing, and experimentation for the exploration of truth. He has written books as well and in one of his books he says: “If learning the truth is the scientist’s goal . . . then he must make himself the enemy of all that he reads.”

He was the person who has given the concept of how vision works. And he has written a book about the “Book of Optics” in which he has illustrated the eyes and optic nerves. He has drawn images of eyes which have been used by the modern scientist to understand and to produce lenses and other optics items. Al-Haytham used a dark chamber to explore the nature of light and vision. Through this experiment, he observed that light entering through a small hole would travel straight and would project an image onto the opposite wall. From this concept, modern cameras have been designed.

Today, if we can have different lenses and glasses to replace or improve our vision artificially and can capture our every moment, is all because of Al-Haytham. The world is grateful for all his contributions.

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Chang Guang Satellite Technology Sets New Record with 100 Gbps Satellite-to-Ground Laser Transmission

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Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., a leading Chinese satellite manufacturer, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in satellite communications by setting a new record for satellite-to-ground laser transmission speeds. The company successfully demonstrated a data transfer rate of 100 Gbps, a tenfold improvement over its previous performance.

The landmark achievement was realized during a test involving a truck-mounted ground station and a satellite from the company’s Jilin-1 constellation. This marks a major step forward in satellite communication technology, showcasing China’s growing capabilities in high-speed data transfer.

The 100 Gbps transmission rate not only solidifies China’s position as a leader in satellite communication but also places it ahead of global competitors such as Starlink, a major player in the industry. With this breakthrough, Chang Guang Satellite Technology is spearheading the next phase of innovation in applications like 6G networks, remote sensing, and satellite-based positioning systems.

Large-scale deployment of the advanced laser communication system is reportedly already underway, signaling the company’s readiness to revolutionize data transmission for a variety of critical applications. This development underscores China’s commitment to advancing its space-based technologies and maintaining a competitive edge in the global satellite communication landscape.

As the race for technological supremacy in satellite communications intensifies, this achievement by Chang Guang Satellite Technology represents a significant leap forward, paving the way for faster, more reliable, and more efficient communication systems.

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