HEC Makes AI Education Mandatory for All Degree Programmes From Fall 2026
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed all public and private universities across Pakistan to introduce a mandatory three-credit hour course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in every undergraduate and postgraduate degree programme starting from the Fall 2026 academic session. In…
GlowBug Technologies Joins National CERT as Technology Innovation Partner Under Cyber Initiative
Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has formalised a strategic partnership with GlowBug Technologies (GBT) under the Cyber Innovation Ecosystem (CIE) initiative, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s cyber resilience framework. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Apple Plans iPhone Manufacturing in Pakistan, Says EDB Chief
Apple Inc. plans to begin refurbishing iPhones in Pakistan before moving toward local assembly under a proposed incentives framework aimed at transforming the country into a regional electronics hub, a senior government official said. Hamad Ali Mansoor, Chief Executive Officer…
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Boosts Profitability Amid 18% Sales Tax Pressure
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) reported a 16 percent year-on-year increase in operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2025, supported by disciplined cost management and improved commercial execution, even as the dairy sector continues to grapple with the…
Auctions Spectrum in Dollars, Says PTA Chief; Hopes Over 50% Sale in Upcoming Auction
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday that spectrum auctions are not conducted in U.S. dollars in any country, noting that Pakistan’s previous auctions were dollar-denominated — a move that created financial strain for telecom operators…
Kaspersky Flags ‘Keenadu’ Malware Preinstalled on New Android Devices
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a new Android malware strain, dubbed Keenadu, that is being distributed through multiple channels — including preinstallation in device firmware, embedding within system applications, and even via apps previously available on Google Play. In…
5G Bids Open Until Feb 27 as PTA Sets $15 Million Entry Bar
Director General of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Aamir Shehzad, on Tuesday outlined key terms and timelines for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction, stating that bids can be submitted until February 27. Speaking at a media briefing, the DG announced…