Pakistan’s ambition to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into governance could face significant delays unless policymakers address structural and regulatory gaps within the public sector, experts say. While AI is increasingly viewed as a tool to modernise service delivery and improve efficiency, analysts argue that adoption within the civil bureaucracy willContinue Reading
Mobilink Bank reported a record profit before tax (PBT) of Rs3.62 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 217 per cent year-on-year surge and reinforcing its position as Pakistan’s largest microfinance bank. The digital microfinance lender posted total revenues of Rs89.5bn, up 33pc from the previous year,Continue Reading
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new privacy-focused display feature for its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, aiming to curb shoulder surfing and protect sensitive on-screen information. In a recently released demo video, Samsung demonstrated what it calls a “zero-peeking” privacy toggle. When activated, the screen appearsContinue Reading
Professional networking platform LinkedIn has announced stricter measures against engagement pods and automated activity, formally banning coordinated amplification tactics under a new community policy update. The move follows sustained user complaints about a surge in non-genuine interactions, particularly comments generated through third-party automation tools that artificially inflate content visibility inContinue Reading
In a major development for Pakistan’s telecom sector, the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has introduced key amendments to address long-standing Right of Way (RoW) bottlenecks that have slowed broadband and fibre optic expansion across the country. According to ministry sources, a new clause has been incorporated into the PakistanContinue Reading
The UK-based smartphone maker Nothing has begun teasing its upcoming Phone (4a) series, with industry insiders suggesting a launch as early as next month. While official specifications remain under wraps, CEO Carl Pei has hinted that the new lineup will offer notable improvements over the previous Nothing Phone (3a) series,Continue Reading
Pakistan marked a major breakthrough in advanced cancer care as surgeons at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI) successfully carried out the country’s first robotic Whipple surgery, officials said on Sunday. The complex procedure — primarily used to treat pancreatic and bile duct cancers — wasContinue Reading