Google Brings Pehla Qadam Bootcamp to Pakistan’s Thriving Tech Scene

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Google is officially stepping into Pakistan’s digital business ecosystem with its first-ever Pehla Qadam Bootcamp, set to take place in Lahore on October 22, 2025.…

US Scientists Win Nobel Prize in Physics for Quantum Breakthroughs

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Three United States-based scientists, John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking experiments that demonstrated…

NCERT Issues Phishing Alert Against Scam Calls and Messages

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a nationwide phishing alert, warning citizens against a sharp rise in fraudulent calls, text messages, and…

Google’s Play Store Appeal Dismissed by US Supreme Court

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Epic Games’ long-running battle with Google has reached a decisive end. The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Google’s appeal, upholding earlier rulings from 2023 and…

Pitb Revamps Punjab Govt Portal With Improved Accessibility And Functionality

Over 12,400 Youth Join Punjab’s Global IT Certification Initiative

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government’s Global IT Certification Programme, launched in September 2024, has seen an impressive response with over 12,420 applications from youth across the province,…

PTA Warns Indian Spy Network Uses Fake Job Offers to Steal Pakistani Data

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a serious warning that fake job offers from alleged Indian linked entities are being used to ensnare unsuspecting…

Pakistanis Downloaded 3.56B Apps in 2024, Yet Local Development Stalls

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan saw its mobile app market grow significantly in 2024, with 3.56 billion downloads. Globally, the mobile app industry continue expanding with 136bn downloads and…

Pakistan’s Internet Crisis in 2025: Among the Slowest and Most Expensive in the Region

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 10 min read

In Pakistan today, a common frustration ripples across cities and rural towns alike: sluggish internet, frequent disruptions, and a constant fight with latency. For many…

SECP Partners with National Telecommunication Corporation to Enhance Cybersecurity

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen information sharing…

National CERT Warns of Active Exploits Targeting VMware Products

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued a critical cybersecurity advisory after confirming that state-backed hackers are actively exploiting multiple high-severity flaws…

Pakistan’s Android App Development Falls 55% in 2024

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s Android app development industry suffered a major setback in 2024, with output plunging by 55% year-over-year to just 1,700 apps, according to the State…

Immune System Research Earns 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

American scientists Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell, along with Japan’s Shimon Sakaguchi, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for groundbreaking research into…

Microsoft Responds to Next-Gen Xbox Cancellation Rumors

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Microsoft has formally denied rumors that it has scrapped plans for a next-generation Xbox console, reaffirming that its hardware roadmap remains intact. Sources say the…

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