Zindigi, Punjab University Digitize Fee Payments Through Raast Dynamic QR
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of the Punjab to digitize the university’s fee payment system using Raast Dynamic QR (DQR), marking a significant step in financial innovation within Pakistan’s public…
Islamabad High Court Seeks Report on Social Media Safety for Under-16 Children
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…
Mashreq and Ufone Join Forces to Offer Seamless Digital Telco Services via Mashreq App
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…
Pakistan Puts Starlink Approval on Hold
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…
Pakistan Bans Use of Personal Email Accounts for Official Government Work
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…
Pakistan’s National CERT Flags Active Zero-Day Attacks on Ivanti Mobile Systems
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…
iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Seen Getting Modest Boost, Region-Specific Variants Likely
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…