Nearly nine out of 10 phishing attacks are designed to steal digital account credentials, highlighting the growing scale and sophistication of cybercrime, according to a new analysis by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The report, which examined phishing and scam campaigns detected between January and September 2025, found that 88.5% of attacksContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has revised customs values for the import of several smartphone brands, leading to a reduction in the overall Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) tax payable on older and used mobile phones, including Apple’s iPhone 15 series. The updated valuation applies exclusively to used andContinue Reading
Islamabad, January 20, 2026 — Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to improve citizen access to telecom services through e-Khidmat Maraakaz across Punjab. Under the agreement, Zong will establish Customer Facilitation Desks atContinue Reading
Pakistan has not announced any plans to restrict or ban Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into the social media platform X, but recent international developments have intensified debate at home over AI accountability, online harm, and digital safety. The discussion follows action taken last week by Malaysia and Indonesia,Continue Reading
In an era where information has become one of the most powerful tools, experts and digital rights advocates are urging citizens to exercise caution, reminding the public that not every piece of news circulating online reflects the truth. With the rapid spread of content across social media and messaging platforms,Continue Reading
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Go globally, extending its lower-priced subscription plan to users in all markets where ChatGPT is available, as the company looks to balance rapid growth with rising infrastructure costs. Priced at $8 per month in the United States, ChatGPT Go sits between the free version andContinue Reading
Islamabad — The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has hosted a two-day semi-classical dance workshop led by renowned dancer and instructor Fatima Amjed, reinforcing its role in promoting arts education and cultural engagement across the country. Held on January 17 and 18, 2026, at the PNCA premises inContinue Reading