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PTA Warns Public Against Rising Scam Calls and Online Fraud
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to the public amid a growing surge in scam calls and online fraud, urging citizens to remain vigilant and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unknown callers. In an advisory,…
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Open Source Malware Surges Nearly 73% in 2025, Cybersecurity Report Shows
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The number of malicious open source software packages discovered in 2025 jumped dramatically, with detections rising by about 73% compared with 2024, cybersecurity analysts say,…
Saudi Arabia Makes Biometric Verification Mandatory for Hajj Visas
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The Saudi government has officially made biometric verification mandatory for the issuance of all Hajj visas. The Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed this development on…
National Forensic Agency Announces Charges for Data extraction and Analysis
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The National Forensic Agency will now charge fees for forensic services in investigation cases, covering all institutions and digital forensic examinations nationwide. Approved by the…
Punjab Launches Online Biometric Vehicle Verification via PAK-ID
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Punjab has taken another major step toward digital governance as the Excise & Taxation Department introduces online biometric vehicle verification, allowing citizens and overseas Pakistanis…
600 Volts from Gel: The “Living” Battery Tech That Mimics Nature
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Researchers have developed an eel-inspired hydrogel battery that achieves unusually high power output without toxic materials and with a flexible, biologically compatible design. In many…
Quantum Computing Breakthrough 2026: Scientists Teleport Logic Gates Between Chips
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Researchers have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation of logical operations between separate quantum processors, a breakthrough that pushes the frontier of scalable quantum computing and could…
Google Expands Android Theft Protection Features With Stronger Security Controls
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Google is enhancing Android’s theft protection features by introducing new safeguards designed to prevent financial fraud and data theft. The update builds on the company’s…
Musk Plans to Merge Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to Make One Giant Conglomerate
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Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is reportedly exploring mergers between his space-exploration company SpaceX and his artificial intelligence venture xAI, and possibly electric vehicle maker Tesla,…
FBR Cuts Customs Valuation for Fiber Broadband Optical Network Terminals
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In a landmark decision aimed at boosting Pakistan’s fiber broadband sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly reduced the customs valuation for imported…
Pakistan Surpasses Türkiye in App Downloads Growth in 2025
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Pakistan’s mobile app ecosystem continued its rapid acceleration in 2025, with total app downloads from the country reaching nearly 3.8 billion, marking a 6% year-on-year…
Experts Detect Pakistan-Linked Cyber Espionage Campaign Targeting Indian Government
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Cybersecurity researchers have identified a series of sophisticated Pakistan-linked cyber campaigns targeting Indian government entities, raising fresh concerns about state-aligned digital espionage and the evolving…
Pakistan & China Launch “E-Mining Platform” to Digitise Mineral Sector
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Pakistan and China have officially launched the “Pak-China E-Mining Platform”, a major digital initiative designed to streamline the nation’s mineral sector. The launch took place…
