Senate Committee Urges PTA to Lower Taxes on Mobile Phones Amid Affordability Concerns

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee has called on the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to reconsider mobile phone taxes, with an emphasis on reducing them to more…

2024’s Top 8 Gadgets

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 5 min read

In a world where technology evolves faster than ever, 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for gadget lovers. From cutting-edge innovations to…

Sri Lanka Police and Government Accounts Hit by Cyberattack

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Colombo: On December 30, 2024, officials confirmed that a cyberattack compromised the Sri Lanka Police Department’s official social media accounts, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and…

PTA and Huawei Pakistan Sign MoU to strengthen collaboration in IT and Telecom sector

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the IT and Telecom sectors.…

Top Tech Moments for Pakistan in 2024

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Pakistan’s technology sector achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, showcasing its rapid growth and global potential. From soaring IT exports to pioneering fintech innovations, the country…

Viral Photo of Temu Warehouse Fire in China Proven Fake

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Rumors about a massive fire at a warehouse in China owned by the e-commerce platform Temu began circulating online in late 2024. The photo, widely…

No VPN Registration Applications Submitted Yet

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Despite the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) opening the registration process for VPNs on December 19, no companies have yet applied for registration, according to…

PTA Highlights Severe Security Risk in IBM Cognos Analytics

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting critical vulnerabilities in IBM Cognos Analytics. These flaws pose a serious threat, potentially…

New PTA VPN Registration Framework Allows Access to Users’ Browsing Data?

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has commenced the re-registration process for Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers, introducing a new class license system for data…

The Secret to Quickly Finding Emails in Gmail

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Gmail has over 350 million users in India, accounting for around 62% of the total internet users in the country. More than 1.8 billion people…

Pakistan Ranked Second in Internet Shutdowns in 2024, Facing Digital Economy Setbacks

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan has emerged as the second-most affected country by internet shutdowns in 2024, recording a staggering 1,861 hours of disrupted connectivity, second only to Myanmar.…

Microsoft Warns of Windows 11 Installation Media Bug Affecting Security Updates

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Microsoft has issued a warning regarding a significant issue affecting Windows 11 installations. The issue appears when utilizing manually manufactured installation media, such as USB…

5 Exciting Apple Intelligence Features Coming in 2025

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

While iOS 18.1 and 18.2 brought exciting new Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools, and more, we’re still eagerly awaiting even more…

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