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Government Strengthens Personal Data Protection and Cloud Governance Across Public Sector
The Government of Pakistan is pushing forward its digital transformation agenda by prioritizing personal data protection. The Personal Data Protection Bill is being finalized alongside the Pakistan Cloud First Policy (PCFP) to secure public sector data and services. Approved by…
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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…
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI Planning a Trip to India
Despite OpenAI’s ongoing legal challenges in India, three sources familiar with the matter have confirmed that CEO Sam Altman, the head of the Microsoft-backed firm,…
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…
Meta to Pay $25M in Trump Lawsuit Over Social Media Suspensions
After the January 6 Capitol attack, Meta suspended President Trump from Facebook and Instagram. In a 2021 federal lawsuit, Trump alleged First Amendment violations and…
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…
Pakistan Introduces Mobile E-Visa App for Hassle-Free Travel
The Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a Pakistan mobile e-visa application to make travel to the country easier. This new system simplifies…
Karachi Court Jails Man for Sharing Woman’s Private Pictures, Cyberstalking
KARACHI: A man on Tuesday was jailed for sharing private pictures and videos of a woman with her fiancé, local media reported. Judicial Magistrate (East)…
Champions Trophy Ticket Rush Leads to Server Crash
LAHORE: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 ticketing website crashed on Tuesday as online sales opened, overwhelmed by an unprecedented surge in demand. Frustrated cricket fans…
Australia Warns Citizens About China’s DeepSeek AI Model
SYDNEY: The Australian government on Wednesday warned citizens about China’s DeepSeek AI model, urging them to be cautious in their use of the new technology.…
Telenor Microfinance Bank Becomes Easypaisa Digital Bank
Telenor Microfinance Bank has successfully rebranded itself into easypaisa Digital Bank as the change came into effect on January 28, 2025. “We are excited to…