Pakistan plans to launch first astronaut into space next year
ISLAMABAD: During an official visit to China, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal announced that Pakistan is targeting 2026 to send its inaugural astronaut to...
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What Are Microplastics Doing to Our Brains?
WEB DESK: Tiny, nearly invisible fragments of plastic—known as microplastics—have recently been discovered accumulating within human brains. Although the presence of these particles has been...
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TikTok launches new resources to combat flood misinformation in Pakistan
WEB DESK: In response to the ongoing monsoon floods in Pakistan, TikTok has rolled out a new search guide designed to help users access accurate...
WhatsApp to reveal new ‘Quick Recaps’ feature to summarise chats
WEB DESK: WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature called ‘Quick Recaps’ that will allow users to generate summaries of unread messages across multiple chats,...
World’s first robot capable of self-replacing Its battery
WEB DESK: In China, the world’s first robot has been developed that can replace its own battery independently. The robot, named Walker S2, has been...
Extraordinarily rare, massive Mars rock piece on earth sells for $4.3m at auction
WEB DESK: An “unbelievably rare” piece of Mars the largest ever found on earth has sold at a New York auction for $4.3 million (£3.2...
Linda Yaccarino resigns as CEO of X
SAN FRANCISCO: Linda Yaccarino resigned on Wednesday as CEO of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after two years at the helm...
US, China to discuss on TikTok deal this week
WEB DESK: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal. He...
Mobile phone services to remain suspended in Peshawar on Ashura
PESHAWAR: Authorities in peshawar have decided to suspend mobile phone services on the 9th and 10th of Muharram, as security step. According to a police...
Starlink Registration in Pakistan Lapses, Hindering Satellite Internet Deployment
ISLAMABAD: Starlink’s efforts to establish satellite internet services in Pakistan have hit a new obstacle as its temporary registration with the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory...
Pakistan to Extend 4G Coverage to Remote Regions
ISLAMABAD: Government has announced plans to roll out 4G network services in remote and underserved areas, aiming to narrow the digital gap across the nation. ...
Xiaomi YU7 electric sport vehicle rings alarm bell for Tesla
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Exceptionally strong initial orders for Xiaomi YU7 electric sport utility vehicle sent shares in the automotive newcomer to a record high on Friday and...
KP police obtains anti-drone technology to control terror activity
PESHAWAR: The police force of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced the acquisition of state-of-the-art anti-drone technology aimed at countering aerial threats linked to terrorism, official sources...
Malaysia obtains local court order against Telegram for allegedly spreading harmful content
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s communications regulator said on Thursday it has obtained a temporary court order against messaging service Telegram and two channels on the platform...
Meta’s 14.8bn dollar Scale AI deal latest test of AI partnerships
WEB DESK: Facebook owner Meta’s (META.O) $14.8 billion investment in Scale AI and hiring of the data-labeling startup’s CEO will test how the Trump administration...
New experimental feature being tested on X (Twitter)
WEB DESK: An announcement has been made about testing a new experimental feature on X (Twitter), which will highlight posts that may be appreciated by...
India approves the production of advanced Fifth-Generation Stealth Combat Aircraft amid rising tensions with Pakistan
NEW DELHI: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, India has taken a significant step to enhance its aerial capabilities. The Indian government has decided...
Pakistan Unveils First Government-Backed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
LAS VEGAS: Bilal Bin Saqib, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Crypto and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), revealed a...
Government Earmarks 2,000MW Power for Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the government has allocated 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres as...
Open AI introduces shopping features in its ChatGPT platform
SAN FRANCISCO: Open AI has announced the rollout of new shopping features in its chatGPT platform, allowing users to find, compare and purchase products directly...