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

Muhammad ibrahimJune 7, 2026June 7, 2026

June 7, 2026June 7, 20260157

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, 20260336

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, 20260349

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, 20260393

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, 20260398

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, 20260428

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, 20260874

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, 20260230

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...

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

Muhammad ibrahimMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026096

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...

Google’s Gemini Intelligence RAM criteria excludes some samsung, google foldables

Muhammad ibrahimMay 16, 2026May 17, 2026

May 16, 2026May 17, 202601468

WEB DESK: The Android community is abuzz with Google’s new Gemini Intelligence platform, which was prominently showcased at this week’s Android Show. The platform is...

Electric air taxis make debut over New York city, resembling the Jetsons

Muhammad ibrahimMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026May 6, 20260217

NEW YORK: The skies above New York City have welcomed electric air taxis, with inaugural demonstration flights occurring this week. These innovative aircraft operate more...

WhatsApp prepares “Liquid Glass” chat interface redesign

Muhammad ibrahimMay 4, 2026May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026May 4, 20260209

WEB DESK; WhatsApp is set to undergo a significant visual transformation with the introduction of a new “Liquid Glass” design concept aimed at refreshing the...

Canton fair robotics exhibit gains attention after assisting woman to walk

Muhammad ibrahimApril 28, 2026April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026April 28, 20260171

HANGZHOU: A woman from Argentina with a mobility impairment captured widespread attention at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou after a video showed her standing with...

IT minister highlights govt push for women’s role in national development

Muhammad ibrahimApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026April 23, 20260152

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has said the government is actively working to increase women’s role in national progress by expanding...

Pakistan’s first step toward human spaceflight: two astronauts chosen for China training program

Muhammad ibrahimApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

April 22, 2026April 22, 20260138

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, Pakistan has advanced into the realm of human space exploration with the selection of two astronaut candidates for specialized training...

Study warns of risks from excessive screen time in young kids

Muhammad ibrahimApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026April 20, 20260112

WEB DESK: A recent report raises alarms over the growing trend of screen exposure among young children, suggesting it could impact their health and developmental...

iPhone, Samsung devices likely to cheaper in Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026April 17, 202601819

ISLAMABAD: Smartphone prices in Pakistan especially premium models from brands like Apple and Samsung have surged sharply due to heavy taxation, sparking fresh debate ahead...

WhatsApp hacked? PTA shares easy steps to recover, stay secure

Muhammad ibrahimApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026April 14, 20260161

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued a helpful advisory guiding users on how to recover hacked WhatsApp accounts and improve digital safety. The authority reassured...

Genes may shape weight loss success, side effects of GLP-1 drugs, studies find

Muhammad ibrahimApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026

April 11, 2026April 11, 20260173

WEB DESK: New research suggests that a person’s genetic makeup could influence how well they respond to popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications and whether they experience...

PTA issues important reminder for mobile phone users

Muhammad ibrahimApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026April 9, 20260161

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an advisory urging all mobile users to ensure their national identity cards (CNICs) are current and updated...

Satellite company planet labs to temporarily halt Iran conflict imagery

Muhammad ibrahimApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026April 6, 20260125

WASHINGTON: Planet Labs, a satellite imagery provider, announced on Saturday that it will indefinitely suspend sharing visuals of Iran and conflict zones in the Middle...

5G rollout in Pakistan delayed amid awaited software update from Apple

Muhammad ibrahimApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

April 3, 2026April 3, 20260181

ISLAMABAD: The launch of 5G services in Pakistan continues to face delays despite the successful completion of the spectrum auction, as key technical requirements remain...

Scientists create world’s smallest QR code for long-term data storage

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026March 31, 20260175

WEB DESK: Researchers have engineered a microscopic QR code, smaller than most bacteria, offering a groundbreaking approach to data preservation. A team from Vienna University...

Chinese satellite successfully tests In-Orbit refueling of another satellite in low earth orbit

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026March 26, 20260213

BEIJING: A Chinese commercial satellite has successfully completed a refueling test in low Earth orbit. During the test, the satellite utilized an octopus-like flexible robotic...

SUPARCO introduces space4 climate initiative to boost climate resilience, ISPR reports

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 23, 2026March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026March 23, 20260224

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has unveiled the new Space4Climate project, aiming to enhance climate resilience and proactive measures utilizing...

Beijing-backed brain chip firm says it is 3 years behind Musk’s Neuralink

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026March 20, 20260240

BEIJING: Leading Chinese state-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) startup NeuCyber Neurotech said its most cutting-edge product is still three years behind Elon Musk’s Neuralink, as Beijing...

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulates Nihal Hashmi on assuming Sindh Governorship

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026March 13, 20260116

KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, extended his congratulations to Nihal Hashmi on his recent appointment as the Governor of Sindh....

Pakistan raises Rs507 million through 5G spectrum auction: PTA

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026March 10, 20260218

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government successfully generated Rs507 million through the highly anticipated 5G spectrum auction, with three telecom operators securing frequencies to introduce advanced mobile...

China achieves breakthrough in High-Speed Satellite-to-Ground laser communication

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026March 5, 20260142

BEIJING: Chinese scientific institutions have successfully conducted a laser communication test between a high-altitude satellite and ground stations, enabling two-way data transmission at a rate...

Pakistan’s CERT sounds high alert over escalating cyberattack threats

Muhammad ibrahimMarch 3, 2026March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026March 3, 20260251

WEB DESK: Pakistan’s national cyber response authority has issued a high-alert advisory, warning of heightened risks of digital attacks amid ongoing regional tensions. The National...

How 2.37 million Pakistani freelancers earned $557 million in six months?

Muhammad ibrahimFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026

February 25, 2026February 25, 20260299

ISLAMABAD: For years, Pakistan’s greatest export was thought to be hidden beneath the soil or tied up in factories. But recent numbers suggest otherwise: our...

NASA considers rolling back artemis II rocket after helium flow issue

Muhammad ibrahimFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 2026

February 22, 2026February 22, 20260286

WEB DESK: NASA is weighing the possibility of returning the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center...

China achieves major milestone in Its lunar human spaceflight program

Muhammad ibrahimFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026February 11, 20260252

WEB DESK: China is making rapid progress toward its ambitious goal of sending astronauts to the Moon by 2030. Recently, the nation reached a significant...

PM announces to invest $1b in AI by 2030

Adeel RAFIQUEFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

February 9, 2026February 9, 20260177

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to invest one billion dollars in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 2030. At the opening of Indus AI Week...

Nvidia sets record as first company to reach $5 trillion valuation

Muhammad ibrahimFebruary 8, 2026February 8, 2026

February 8, 2026February 8, 20260365

WEB DESK: Nvidia has made history by becoming the first company in the world to achieve a market capitalization of $5 trillion, setting a new...

Two Pakistani astronauts shortlisted for China space station mission

Muhammad ibrahimFebruary 7, 2026February 7, 2026

February 7, 2026February 7, 20260273

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has taken a significant step toward human spaceflight as the Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) successfully concluded the second phase...

OpenAI seeks alternatives to Nvidia chips amid dissatisfaction

Muhammad ibrahimFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026

February 5, 2026February 5, 20260253

WEB DESK: OpenAI has reportedly been dissatisfied with certain Nvidia chips and has been exploring other options since last year, according to eight sources familiar...

Chinese humanoid robot ‘Bolt’ achieves speeds of 10 meters P/S, surpassing human sprinting capabilities

Muhammad ibrahimFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026

February 3, 2026February 3, 20260327

HANGZHOU: Researchers from Zhejiang University, in partnership with Hangzhou-based startups Mirror Me and Kaierda, have unveiled a full-scale humanoid robot named ‘Bolt’ that can run...

Spain to ban social media access for children under 16

Adeel RAFIQUEFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 2026

February 3, 2026February 3, 20260224

WEB DESK: Spain plans to ban social media access for minors under 16, requiring platforms to enforce age verification, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced, unveiling...

Astronomers discover earth-sized exoplanet 146 light-years away

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

January 29, 2026January 29, 20260240

WEB DESK: Scientists have identified a potential Earth-like planet located just 146 light-years from Earth, raising hopes for habitable worlds beyond our solar system. The...

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Researchers Find 149M Login Credentials Exposed in Open Database

Adeel RAFIQUEJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026

January 27, 2026January 27, 20260207

WEB DESK: A data leak has exposed usernames, passwords, and personal details of nearly 149 million users across Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, TikTok, Binance, and...

Telecom spectrum expanded to 600MHz to ease internet congestion

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 25, 2026January 25, 2026

January 25, 2026January 25, 20260275

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to enhance internet performance nationwide, the government has decided to expand the telecom spectrum to 600 megahertz a step expected to...

China introduces second phase of 6G trials after securing 300 key technologies

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 2026

January 22, 2026January 22, 20260313

WEB DESK: China has begun the second phase of its 6G development trials following the successful completion of the initial phase, which resulted in a...

SpaceX aims for first uncrewed mars landing by late 2026

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260418

WEB DESK: SpaceX is accelerating its plans to send an uncrewed Starship to Mars, targeting a launch as soon as late 2026. If achieved, this...

Pakisttan plans 5G spectrum auction during Ramadan

Adeel RAFIQUEJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026

January 19, 2026January 19, 20260216

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology, Shaza Fatima, has announced that Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction is scheduled during Ramadan, with plans to finalize the process...

Pakistani student launches “Qalb,” the world’s largest AI model built for Urdu

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260310

LAHORE: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, a homegrown Urdu-based artificial intelligence model named Qalb has officially been introduced, signaling a major leap...

Pakistan Launches First Ever Official AI Avatar ‘Laila’

Adeel RAFIQUEJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

January 15, 2026January 15, 20260344

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced its first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, named Laila, representing a significant milestone in the nation’s journey to incorporate AI into its...

Government announces for new currency notes; formation of design review Committee

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026January 14, 20260186

RAWALPINDI: The government has announced plans to introduce new banknotes, with a dedicated committee established to oversee the design process. In a recent session of...

Iran confiscates hundreds of starlink satellite devices amid internet crackdown

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 14, 2026January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026January 14, 20260204

WEB DESK: In a recent move, Iranian authorities have seized hundreds of Starlink satellite internet devices, escalating their efforts to control online access amid ongoing...

NASA astronauts to return early from ISS due to medical emergency

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026

January 10, 2026January 10, 20260206

WEB DESK: Four NASA astronauts will be coming back from the International Space Station (ISS) ahead of schedule following a medical concern involving one of...

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