Islamabad Schools, Colleges to Introduce AI and Robotics Curriculum from April
Islamabad Schools and colleges in the federal capital will begin teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics from April, marking a major step toward modernising Pakistan’s education system and preparing students for a technology-driven future. The decision has been finalised by…
Pakistan Launches ‘SHIKRA’ to Enable Real-Time Monitoring of Passport Applications
Islamabad: Pakistan on Monday launched SHIKRA, a new digital system designed to enable real-time monitoring and performance analytics across the country’s passport operations, as part of broader efforts to modernise public services. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the system…
Ishaq Dar Heads to Dubai to Resolve $800m PTCL Dispute with Etisalat
Dubai: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Dubai on an official visit aimed at breaking a long-running financial deadlock with the United Arab Emirates’ telecom giant Etisalat, involving nearly $800 million linked to the privatisation…
Kaspersky warns phishing dominated cyber scams in 2025
Islamabad: Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned that phishing and scam campaigns remained the dominant cyber threat in 2025, with nearly 89 percent of attacks aimed at stealing login credentials for online accounts. In a report released on Wednesday, Kaspersky…
Zindigi Prize head Ibtisam Babar named future leader of the year at ITCN Asia
Karachi: Ibtisam Babar, Head of Zindigi Prize, has been awarded the “Future Leader of the Year” title at the 27th edition of ITCN Asia, in recognition of his role in strengthening Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and empowering young entrepreneurs nationwide. The…
Punjab opens laptop scheme to private university students
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday announced the expansion of the provincial laptop scheme to include students enrolled in private universities, widening the government’s push for digital inclusion in higher education. Speaking on the International Day of Education, the…
Microsoft Paint Can Now Create AI-Generated Coloring Books
Microsoft is bringing generative AI to two of Windows’ most familiar tools, rolling out new features in Paint and Notepad that allow users to create AI-generated coloring book pages and enhance text editing, as the company looks to showcase the…