Aga Khan University confers degrees on 461 graduates, appoints Princess Zahra Aga Khan as Pro-Chancellor
KARACHI, Jan 17, 2026 — The Aga Khan University (AKU) conferred degrees on 461 students from 18 academic programmes at its 38th convocation in Pakistan, marking the occasion with the formal installation of Princess Zahra Aga Khan as the university’s…
Tecno launches Spark Go 3, targeting budget buyers with durability and AI features
Chinese smartphone maker Tecno has unveiled the Spark Go 3, a new entry-level handset aimed at cost-conscious consumers, combining enhanced durability with basic artificial intelligence features at a sub-$100 price point. The device comes with an IP64 rating for dust…
OpenAI enters translation market with launch of ChatGPT Translate
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Translate, a new web-based translation service that positions the artificial intelligence company as a direct challenger to Google Translate in the increasingly competitive language technology market. The tool, which supports more than 50 languages, marks OpenAI’s…
Pakistan launches first AI avatar ‘Laila’ in push to modernise public services
Pakistan has taken a symbolic step towards digital transformation with the launch of its first artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, named Laila, as the government signals a stronger commitment to using emerging technologies in governance and economic development. The AI avatar…
Pakistan government acknowledges up to 50% rise in mobile package prices
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has acknowledged that mobile phone package prices have risen by as much as 50% during the current financial year, while rejecting claims that tariffs have surged by up to 150%. In a written…
Pakistan’s Jazz teams up with ZTE, Siccotel to expand access to affordable 5G smartphones
Pakistan’s largest mobile operator Jazz has partnered with global technology firm ZTE and local distributor Siccotel to improve access to affordable next-generation smartphones, as the country prepares for the next phase of its digital transformation. The collaboration aims to address…
PTA allows overseas Pakistanis to keep SIMs active abroad under Digital Pakistan push
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced measures to ensure that mobile SIMs of overseas Pakistanis remain active during their stay abroad, a move aimed at improving digital inclusion and strengthening ties between expatriates and the country. According to…