The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has opened applications for Batch 2 of the SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program, expanding a flagship initiative aimed at easing the transition of young IT graduates into the professional workforce. Under the six-month paid apprenticeship, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs30,000 whileContinue Reading
The federal government has unveiled a far-reaching overhaul of Pakistan’s telecom laws, aiming to accelerate the rollout of high-speed internet and mobile networks while tightening oversight of key sector regulators and state-run institutions. Under the proposed Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Act, 2026, authorities plan to cut red tape for telecomContinue Reading
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday reiterated that responsible use of social media is a shared national responsibility, warning citizens against spreading illegal, hateful, defamatory or false content online. In a press release, the telecom regulator stressed that misuse of digital platforms can damage the reputation of state institutions,Continue Reading
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a massive online data exposure involving more than 149 million login credentials linked to widely used services including Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, Netflix, TikTok and Binance, raising fresh concerns over digital security and user privacy. The exposed data was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, in collaborationContinue Reading
Samsung’s upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A57, has received its first official design reveal after updated images surfaced on China’s TENAA certification database, offering an early look ahead of its expected launch later this month. The newly published images show that Samsung is sticking closely to its established design language.Continue Reading
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally submitted an application to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking approval to merge Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, marking a major step toward consolidation in the country’s telecom sector, official sources said on Monday. The application follows PTCL Group’s recent acquisition of TelenorContinue Reading
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 the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training in collaborationContinue Reading