The government of Pakistan has expedited the process of setting up a Social Media Regulatory Authority to ensure effective monitoring and accountability across digital platforms. Officials of the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) informed the Senate Standing Committee on Information
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Apple unveils slimmer iPhone “Air,” iPhone 17, and next-gen airPods at cupertino event.
CUPERTINO — Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new lineup of devices, headlined by the iPhone “Air”, a slimmer model with a high-density battery and a […]
BOP SME Digital Finance: Transforming SME Lending in Pakistan
The official launch of BOP SME Digital Finance marks a groundbreaking step in Pakistan’s financial sector, offering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a collateral-free, digital, and inclusive lending platform
PTA on Subscriber Data Leak: Clarification, Action, and Cybersecurity Measures
The PTA on subscriber data leak issue has sparked widespread concern in Pakistan after media reports suggested that sensitive information was allegedly available online. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified
Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly protests leave 19 dead.
Nepal has lifted a nationwide social media ban less than 24 hours after massive anti-corruption protests, sparked by the ban itself, left 19 people dead […]
World Robotics Olympiad 2025: Karachi Students Shine at Sindh Nationals
Three young innovators from Karachi have made Pakistan proud by qualifying for the World Robotics Olympiad 2025, a global competition that celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and STEM excellence. Their victory at the Sindh Nationals has secured them a place in the global finals
Pakistan’s Spectrum Policy: Powering the Next Digital Revolution
The recent meeting of the Spectrum Advisory Committee highlighted the importance of spectrum policy in Pakistan as a catalyst for the country’s digital transformation. Chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the session brought together government officials
Microsoft Azure hit by Red Sea submarine cable cuts, internet connectivity disrupted.
Microsoft announced on Sunday that its Azure cloud platform was facing network delays in parts of the Middle East due to “undersea fiber cuts” in […]
Russia publishes list of local apps to function during mobile internet blackouts.
Russia has released a list of domestically developed apps that will remain accessible during mobile internet shutdowns—blackouts that authorities have frequently ordered to disrupt Ukrainian […]