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Pakistan calls for human oversight in AI development, warns against technological divides

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 24, 2026September 24, 2026

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026033

ISLAMABAD: In a significant speech at the UN Security Council, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of international collaboration to...

Bahawalpur teenager held for allegedly poisoning father after consulting AI

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 23, 2026September 23, 2026

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026059

BAHAWALPUR: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab has arrested a 17-year-old student in Bahawalpur for allegedly attempting to poison his father after seeking...

Overseas Pakistanis can now complete PSW biometric verification remotely

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 22, 2026September 22, 2026

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026043

ISLAMABAD: Overseas Pakistanis involved in international trade can now complete biometric verification for Pakistan Single Window (PSW) services remotely through the National Database and Registration...

Pakistan rejoins global energy forum after 54 years by participating in Gastech 2026

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 2026

September 15, 2026September 15, 20260129

BANGKOK: Pakistan has rejoined the prestigious Gastech 2026 Global Energy Forum after a gap of 54 years. The event is taking place at the Bangkok...

Gilgit-Baltistan takes major step towards 5G connectivity

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 13, 2026September 13, 2026

September 13, 2026September 13, 20260124

GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan has moved closer to high-speed 5G connectivity after the Special Communications Organisation (SCO) successfully conducted a trial of the next-generation mobile service in...

SUPARCO predicts likely sight of Rabiul Sani moon on September 12

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 11, 2026September 11, 2026

September 11, 2026September 11, 20260169

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on Friday that the new moon of Rabiul Sani 1448 AH is anticipated to...

KPK govt implements digital driving licence system

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 7, 2026September 7, 2026

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026096

PESHAWAR: In a significant move toward digital governance, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police have launched a new online platform allowing residents to access their driving...

Pakistan mobilizes cybersecurity measures ahead of defence day amid threat concerns

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 3, 2026September 3, 2026

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026087

ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a series of urgent cybersecurity directives as the country prepares to mark Defence Day, amid...

PBC sets precedent as first public sector entity to link with NADRA’s digital pension verification system

Muhammad ibrahimSeptember 2, 2026September 2, 2026

September 2, 2026September 2, 20260106

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), commonly known as Radio Pakistan, has become the pioneering public sector Organisation and state-owned enterprise (SOE)...

Lung cancer radiation approach shows unexpected benefits for patient well-being

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 31, 2026August 31, 2026

August 31, 2026August 31, 20260325

WEB DESK: A recent investigation into small-cell lung cancer has uncovered an encouraging discovery regarding patient quality of life. While a new immunotherapy drug did...

Bill Gates reveals hidden concerns about AI industry’s dark secrets

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 28, 2026August 28, 2026

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026086

WEB DESK: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has raised alarms over the artificial intelligence sector, revealing that industry insiders are much more apprehensive about AI’s rapid...

Meta agrees to $16.68 billion settlement over children’s social media safety concerns

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 26, 2026August 26, 2026

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026078

WEB DESK: Meta Platforms has reached a settlement agreement, agreeing to pay up to $16.68 billion to resolve multiple lawsuits alleging that the company intentionally...

August 2026 lunar eclipse: when, where to witness It

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026August 21, 20260428

WEB DESK: A spectacular celestial event is set to unfold during the night of August 27-28, 2026, when the Earth aligns precisely between the Sun...

World humanoid robot championships return to beijing with over 2,000 robots

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

August 19, 2026August 19, 20260433

BEIJING: Beijing will host the second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Championships this August, with organizers revealing that the event will see a fourfold...

Could AI technology cause mass unemployment? insights from the AI trailblazer

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 17, 2026August 17, 2026

August 17, 2026August 17, 20260417

WEB DESK: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic, with many raising concerns about its potential to eliminate jobs on a large scale. Experts...

Virtual pigeons bring a retro touch to messaging in new app

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 14, 2026August 14, 2026

August 14, 2026August 14, 20260105

WEB DESK: A new mobile application aims to challenge the fast-paced nature of digital communication by introducing a nostalgic, slow-paced messaging experience. Developed by iOS...

MySpace eyes comeback after two decades of dormancy

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

August 10, 2026August 10, 20260101

WEB DESK: Once a trailblazer in social networking, MySpace is signaling a potential revival after nearly 20 years, stirring excitement among tech enthusiasts and former...

Technology streamlining immigration process, says Mohsin Naqvi

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 9, 2026August 9, 2026

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026087

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the use of modern technology has significantly improved and simplified the immigration process at airports. During a surprise...

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health initiative

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026August 7, 20260108

WEB DESK: A court in New Mexico has mandated Meta to pay $567 million into a fund dedicated to teen mental health and to overhaul...

Microsoft clarifies windows 11 background service not tracking users without consent

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 5, 2026August 5, 2026

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026092

WEB DESK: Microsoft has addressed recent concerns regarding a background service in Windows 11, admitting that the current explanation of the feature is vague and...

Google set to unveil new pixel device at August made by Google event

Muhammad ibrahimAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026

August 3, 2026August 3, 20260117

WEB DESK: An unexpected device might make its debut during Google’s upcoming Made by Google event scheduled for August 12. Alongside the anticipated Pixel 11...

U.S. Moves to restrict chinese humanoid robots, Power inverters amid national security concerns

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 29, 2026July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026July 29, 20260356

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration announced new measures on Tuesday aimed at curbing the import of Chinese-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks...

Quetta to receive AI-Driven traffic signals for smarter traffic control

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 27, 2026July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026July 27, 20260233

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has moved forward with plans to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled traffic signals in Quetta, aiming to offer a sustainable solution to...

PM, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir launch Sky47 Karakorum-01 Data Center

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 24, 2026July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026July 24, 20260453

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, jointly inaugurated the state-of-the-art...

EU slaps $1 billion fine on Google for anti-competitive practices

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026July 23, 20260904

WEB DESK: The European Union has levied a substantial fine on Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the search engine...

PM Shehbaz Sharif opens Indus RAS Expo 2026, highlights Pakistan’s tech ambitions

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 22, 2026July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026July 22, 20260414

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially launched the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems Expo 2026 during an opening ceremony in Islamabad. In his address, he...

UK finance leaders show growing confidence in AI, Deloitte Survey Finds

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026July 20, 20260276

LONDON: Chief financial officers (CFOs) at many of the UK’s largest companies have become increasingly positive about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), while concerns...

Google to provide 350,000 career certificates to Pakistani students to boost digital skills

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026July 17, 202601426

WEB DESK: In a significant move to enhance digital literacy, Google has announced the distribution of 350,000 Google Career Certificates to students across Pakistan. This...

NCCIA dismantles illegal network trading mobile users’ sensitive data

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026July 16, 20260431

ISLAMABAD: A joint operation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has led to the exposure of an...

Warning: new android malware can empty your bank account

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026July 14, 202601363

KARACHI: If you own an Android smartphone, it’s crucial to stay vigilant now. Cybersecurity experts have identified a dangerous new malware called RedHook that can...

Potential alzheimer’s treatment shows ability to repair brain cell DNA

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

July 9, 2026July 9, 20260570

WEB DESK: Researchers may have uncovered a promising new strategy to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by enhancing the ability of brain cells to...

WhatsApp introduces username feature: reserve, modify, remove your handle

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 6, 2026July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026July 6, 202602540

WEB DESK: Meta-owned WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new feature allowing its approximately 3 billion users to reserve a unique username, starting from early...

Risk of cancer mortality increases with each hour of continuous sitting, new study finds

Muhammad ibrahimJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026July 3, 202601137

WEB DESK: A recent study published in *PLOS Medicine* reveals that every additional hour of uninterrupted sitting during the day raises an individual’s risk of...

WhatsApp’s upcoming update could transform your interaction with Meta AI

Muhammad ibrahimJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026June 29, 20260731

WEB DESK:According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is experimenting with a new ‘Side Chat’ feature designed to enhance how users engage with Meta AI. This feature will...

Microsoft acknowledges windows 11 recycle bin glitch in June update

Muhammad ibrahimJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 202601309

WEB DESK: Microsoft has officially confirmed a bug affecting Windows 11, likely introduced with the recent Patch. The company is actively working on a solution....

Why leading TV brands still prefer infrared over bluetooth remote controls

Muhammad ibrahimJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 202601388

WEB DESK: Despite the rise of high-speed Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, infrared (IR) remote controls remain a popular choice among top consumer electronics manufacturers. This...

Britain plans to prohibit social media use for under-16s

Muhammad ibrahimJune 15, 2026June 15, 2026

June 15, 2026June 15, 202604591

LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media platforms for children under 16 and to introduce restrictions on gaming and livestreaming services....

WhatsApp Unveiled redesigned message options menu for Android devices

Muhammad ibrahimJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026

June 12, 2026June 12, 202601007

WEB DESK: WhatsApp is unveiling a redesigned message actions menu for Android users, aiming to enhance the chat experience with a sleeker and more user-friendly...

Sindh launches complimentary AI summer program for students to enhance digital competencies

Muhammad ibrahimJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

June 9, 2026June 9, 20260657

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi has announced the initiation of a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) summer program designed for students across the province....

Punjab to launch large-scale electric bike initiative

Muhammad ibrahimJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026June 8, 20260520

LAHORE: The Punjab government is preparing to roll out a significant new program aimed at reducing environmental pollution and increasing access to electric bikes for...

Pakistan’s proposed solar wheeling policy: A step toward cheaper, more flexible electricity use

Muhammad ibrahimJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026

June 7, 2026June 7, 20260475

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reportedly working on a new Solar Wheeling Policy (also called an Energy Wheeling Policy) designed to reshape how electricity is...

PTA warns public against unauthorized use of mobile SIMs, security risks

Muhammad ibrahimJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026June 5, 20260560

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cautionary notice urging citizens to promptly deactivate any mobile SIM cards registered in their name that...

Global restrictions tightened by meta to protect young users

Muhammad ibrahimJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026June 2, 20260453

WEB DESK: Meta has announced the implementation of strict new restrictions across its platforms Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger to better protect young users globally. In...

Microsoft Copilot introduces new AI file renaming for OneDrive

Muhammad ibrahimJune 1, 2026June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026June 1, 20260541

WEB DESK: Renaming files might seem like a simple task, but it can quickly feel overwhelming when looking at a folder filled with vaguely labeled...

Blue moon to illuminate Pakistan’s sky tonight

Muhammad ibrahimMay 31, 2026May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026May 31, 20260545

ISLAMABAD: Tonight, Pakistan and the world will witness a rare astronomical event as a “blue moon” lights up the night sky after sunset. This spectacular...

Blue origin’s new glenn rocket explodes during testing, marking a setback in space race with SpaceX

Muhammad ibrahimMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026May 29, 20260548

WEB DESK: In a significant development, Blue Origin’s uncrewed New Glenn rocket caught fire and exploded during a test on a Florida launchpad on Thursday....

Saudi Arabia introduces drone-based medical delivery during Hajj

Muhammad ibrahimMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026May 26, 202601046

MINA: In a groundbreaking development, Saudi Arabia has approved the deployment of drone technology to deliver medicines and medical supplies during the Hajj pilgrimage, signifying...

Linux 7.2 drops legacy double talk PC ISA speech synth support

Muhammad ibrahimMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026May 25, 20260298

WEB DESK: Linux would ideally support every piece of technology ever created indefinitely. The challenge, however, is that maintaining this extensive code is resource-intensive, and...

Pakistan bans late-night SIM card sales

Muhammad ibrahimMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026May 19, 20260428

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a directive to all Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to halt the sale of SIM cards nationwide during...

Innovative steel-ball mechanism aims to minimize earthquake damage without power

Muhammad ibrahimMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026May 19, 20260227

WEB DESK: Researchers have introduced a novel mechanical device designed to protect buildings and bridges from earthquake-induced damage, functioning independently of electricity. This advancement presents...

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