IT Exports Remittances in Pakistan Surge 23.6% in July–March FY 2024-25

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

ISLAMABAD: IT exports remittances in Pakistan recorded strong growth during the first nine months (July–March) of the current fiscal year 2024–25, increasing by 23.6% year-on-year,…

Pakistan Launches Digital COPP to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Exports

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

In a transformative step aimed at modernizing trade and enhancing the global competitiveness of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector, the Pakistan Single Window (PSW), in collaboration with…

Google Search Replaces Country Domains with Google.com Globally

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

Google has begun phasing out country-specific URLs in favor of a unified Google Search experience on Google.com, marking a significant shift in how users access…

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…

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