Swabi Becomes Latest Addition to Smart Village Pakistan Initiative

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Building on the successful launches in Gokina and Sambrial, the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MOITT), in collaboration with Huawei Technologies and the International…

Pakistan Overseas Employment 2025 Statistics Rises in Q1

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The trend of Pakistan overseas employment 2025 saw significant momentum in the first quarter, as 172,144 Pakistanis left the country in search of jobs…

NCERT Warns of CVE-2025-2783 Chrome Vulnerability Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a critical advisory regarding the CVE-2025-2783 Chrome vulnerability, warning users of active exploitation by advanced…

SECP to Establish Centralized UBO Registry to Boost Corporate Transparency

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced proposed amendments to the Companies Regulations, 2024, to establish a centralized UBO registry for…

Pakistan-Linked Cyber Operations Under Scrutiny as Indian Sectors Accuse Pakistani Hackers

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Indian cybersecurity circles are now voicing strong accusations against Pakistani-linked cyber operatives after a series of high-profile attacks allegedly targeted key governmental sectors. In December…

Karachi Police Uncover Rs50 Million Mobile Smuggling Operation

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: In a major breakthrough, Karachi police have thwarted a large-scale attempt to smuggle hundreds of premium smartphones concealed inside a modified vehicle. Acting on…

Govt Launches Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Overseas Workers

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a major step towards empowering the country’s youth and boosting overseas employment, the Government of Pakistan is set to officially launch the Interest-Free…

Govt Restructures IT Ministry Under $77M World Bank Digital Project

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to restructure the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to implement the World Bank’s Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP)’ worth…

Ali Farhan Appointed Managing Director of NTC for Three-Year Term

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has appointed Major General (Retired) Ali Farhan as the new Managing Director of the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), according to…

YouTube Shorts Daily Timer May Help Curb Doomscrolling

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

YouTube is exploring a new feature that could help curb doomscrolling on Shorts by allowing users to set a daily timer to limit their viewing…

Apple iPhone 17 Air Dummy Leak Reveals Ultra-Thin Design Compared to iPhone 16e; Here’s What’s New?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The long-rumored iPhone 17 Air has once again made headlines, this time with leaked dummy images that showcase its remarkably slim profile beside the iPhone…

SECP Warns Public Against Fraudulent Claims Tied to Delisted Barwaqt App

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued a Barwaqt app fraud alert, warning the public about ongoing scams linked to the…

Pakistan to Launch Mobile App for Online Passport Applications

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is moving towards a fully digital passport application system in an effort to streamline services and improve accessibility for citizens. The Directorate General of…

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