Over 307kg of Drugs Seized Near Islamabad Educational Institutions
Islamabad: Pakistani authorities have seized more than 307 kilograms of narcotics during intelligence-based raids conducted inside and around educational institutions in Islamabad over the past three years, according to details presented in the Senate. Officials informed lawmakers that the operations…
Nearly 195,000 CNICs Blocked in Three Years, Interior Ministry Tells Senate
Islamabad Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has informed the Senate that nearly 195,000 Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) were blocked across the country over the past three years, with Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recording the highest numbers, according to official records…
MoITT to Conduct Third-Party Audit of Asan Khidmat Markaz Initiative
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has decided to conduct a third-party audit of the Asan Khidmat Markaz (AKM) Initiative, seeking independent validation of the programme’s compliance with its approved scope, system architecture, and policy framework. The move…
Android Security Warning: Fake AI Apps Exploit Hugging Face to Hijack Smartphones
Cybersecurity researchers have issued a fresh warning that the global boom in artificial intelligence is opening up a new and dangerous attack surface for Android users, after a sophisticated malware campaign was found exploiting the popularity of Hugging Face, one…
Pakistan’s Digital Youth Hub Links Over 700,000 Young People to Jobs, Education and Finance
Islamabad Pakistan’s Digital Youth Hub (DYH) has crossed a major milestone, registering more than 712,000 users nationwide since its launch in March 2025 and emerging as a central digital gateway for youth seeking education, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. Launched on…
Snapchat Blocks 415,000 Accounts in Australia as Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect
Snapchat has blocked or disabled around 415,000 accounts in Australia as it moves to comply with the country’s world-first law banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, the company confirmed on Monday. The legislation, which came into force…
Pakistan–Azerbaijan Economic Ties Strengthen With $2bn Deal Push
Islamabad Pakistan and Azerbaijan have moved a step closer to sealing a landmark $2 billion investment agreement as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s Special Representative, Khalaf Khalafov, to accelerate the completion of the proposed deal. During…