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 at the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, where heContinue Reading
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 of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). According to Pakistan’s MinistryContinue Reading
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 said its analysis of global phishing and scam campaigns showedContinue Reading
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 award was presented at ITCN Asia, Pakistan’s premier three-day technologyContinue Reading
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 chief minister said education must be treated as a rightContinue Reading
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 capabilities of its latest Windows 11 devices. The updates areContinue Reading
Meta Platforms has announced it will temporarily block teenagers from accessing its AI characters across all its apps globally, as the company works on a redesigned, safer experience tailored for younger users. In an updated blog post on online safety, Meta said the restriction will take effect “in the comingContinue Reading