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Pakistan is the third most affected country by a malware disguising as a paint game
In the past few days, tens of thousands of Facebook accounts have been compromised by a malware that disguises a stress relieving paint program. The…
89% of the population in Pakistan cannot afford internet, IMF
Yes, you read it right. According to a recent report launched by International Monetary Fund (IMF), about 200 million Pakistanis still cannot afford internet. The…
Umar Saif appointed UNESCO Chairholder for ICTD, not ICT4D [Update]
The UNESCO Chair in ICT4D, Tim Unwin, has just clarified that Dr. Umar Saif is appointed as UNESCO Chairholder for ICTD, not ICT4D. Unwin published…
Google Chrome now automatically mutes those annoying videos with sound
Google’s Chrome browser now blocks auto-playing video with sound, taking a big step forward in removing one of the most irritating things about the modern…
This app will reduce the harassment of Pakistani women in public places
Information Technology University(ITU) is working on an app that will enable women to report harassment cases occurred in public places. It is quite unfortunate that…
Over 30 tech giants sign an accord to unite against cyber attacks
Cyber attacks are now becoming extremely dangerous, bringing peril for the technology developers and users alike. These attacks do not only disrupt the operations of…
Isreal is using Facebook and YouTube to build a massive facial-recognition database
Facebook has been under fire for its handling of personal data for the past few weeks now, but what other companies around the world such…
Contact lenses that darken in sunlight are now a reality
The FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) just approved Acuvue Oasys contact lenses with Transition Light Intelligent Technology that get darker in the sun when…
Scientists just solved the World’s largest plastic problem
An international team of scientists has created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drink bottles, according to the journal Proceedings of the National Academy…
Over 1,000 new companies registered in March 2018 in Pakistan
According to a recent report by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 1,125 new companies in March 2018. The number has…
Punjab Traffic Police launches Digital Challan App
Lahore’s city traffic police have launched first-ever Digital Challan app with the help of Punjab Information Technology Board. This IT initiative aims to bring about…
NADRA’s e-voting system can be prone to hackers
Supreme Court of Pakistan recently called a briefing where National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) presented the online voting system for overseas Pakistanis. Chief Justice…
