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CDNS Cuts Profit Rates on Savings Schemes by Up to 200 Bps
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) profit rates have experienced a significant reduction across most of its savings schemes. This move affects a wide…
KP writes to PTA over mobile network and internet disruptions
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has raised concerns over mobile network and internet disruptions in government offices across the province. Dr. Shafqat Ijaz, the…
Punjab Boosts Environmental Monitoring with 30 Air Quality Stations
LAHORE: The Punjab government has installed 30 air quality stations across the province to combat rising pollution. These Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AQMS) track pollution…
WhatsApp’s ‘View Once’ Fails at Privacy—Here’s Why
A critical security vulnerability in WhatsApp View Once has been discovered, allowing iPhone users to repeatedly access photos and videos meant for a single view.…
PTCL-Ufone and Telenor Pakistan Merger Delayed by CCP Review
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd’s Ufone acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, announced nearly a year ago, is facing a regulatory setback, causing a delay in…
Pakistan’s ICT Export Remittances Surge Amid Record Growth
The ICT export remittances sector has significantly contributed to Pakistan’s economy, comprising over 10.5% of total exports in FY2023-24. The rapid expansion of the IT…
Chinese Firm Announces 3,000 EV Charging Stations in Pakistan
KARACHI: A Chinese company has announced its plans to set up 3,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Pakistan. This initiative is part of broader…
DeepSeek Overtakes WhatsApp as Pakistan’s Top Android App
Shortly after shaking global tech stock markets and becoming the top-rated app on the Apple App Store in the US, DeepSeek, a China-owned artificial intelligence (AI)…
PECA Amendments: A Threat to Social Media Freedom in Pakistan?
The PECA amendments and social media freedom in Pakistan have become a major topic of debate. Digital rights activists, journalists, and netizens have raised concerns…
Punjab to Receive EPADS Source Code as PPRA Grants Approval
ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has agreed to hand over the EPADS source code to PPRA Punjab, with the condition that the basic…
Pakistan’s Spectrum Policy Under Fire by GSMA
ISLAMABAD: The GSM Association (GSMA) has strongly criticized Pakistan’s spectrum policy, warning that the rising cost of spectrum is unsustainable and poses a significant threat…
Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 AI Model Claims Edge Over DeepSeek
BEIJING: Alibaba has officially launched its Qwen 2.5 AI model, claiming it outperforms DeepSeek-V3 and other leading AI models. The announcement was made on Wednesday…
Pakpattan Woman in Police Uniform Arrested Over TikTok Video
PAKPATTAN: Police on Wednesday said they had arrested a TikToker for posing as a cop in a video on social media. According to details, Maqsooda…