The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to submit a detailed report on measures taken to regulate social media use by children under 16 years of age, raising concerns over online safety and child protection. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the order while hearing a petition filedContinue Reading
Mashreq Pakistan has announced a strategic partnership with Ufone, bringing essential telecom services directly into the Mashreq app. Customers can now top up mobile credit and purchase Ufone bundles without leaving their banking interface, marking a major step in digital service integration. The collaboration comes as more consumers seek bundled,Continue Reading
Islamabad Pakistan has put the approval process for Elon Musk-owned Starlink on hold, delaying the launch of satellite-based internet services in the country amid rising concerns over data security, regulatory control, and shifting global political dynamics. The move reflects Islamabad’s growing caution over who controls the country’s digital infrastructure andContinue Reading
The federal government has imposed a blanket ban on the use of personal email accounts for all official correspondence across public sector institutions, including the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), citing growing concerns over data security and cyber risks. A formal circular issued to government departments refers to an earlierContinue Reading
Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has issued a high-severity alert warning of active cyberattacks exploiting critical zero-day vulnerabilities in on-premises deployments of Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), urging organizations to patch systems immediately. In an advisory, National CERT said the flaws allow remote, unauthenticated execution of maliciousContinue Reading
Apple’s next flagship iPhone is already drawing attention, with fresh supply-chain leaks suggesting a slightly larger battery for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, though the upgrade is expected to be incremental rather than dramatic. According to the leak, the China-specific iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a battery rated atContinue Reading
Google plans to roll out Quick Share compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop across a wider range of Android devices, ending the feature’s brief exclusivity to the Pixel 10 series and marking a step toward smoother file sharing between rival ecosystems. Eric Kay, Google’s Vice President of Engineering, confirmed that the interoperabilityContinue Reading