PTA Slaps Rs77.8 Million Fine on Zong Over Geo-Fencing Breach in SIM Sales
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has imposed a Rs77.8 million fine on China Mobile Pakistan (Zong) for violating mandatory geo-fencing rules governing SIM sales, after a company sales representative was found selling SIMs outside an authorised location in Islamabad. The Pakistan…
Pakistan Blocks Over 1.54 Million URLs Over Objectionable Content, PTA Data Shows
ISLAMABAD: Social media platforms have blocked more than 1.54 million URLs in Pakistan following requests from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), according to official documents, as authorities continue to tighten controls over content deemed unlawful or harmful. The documents show…
Pakistani Student Wins Silver at Asian Science Camp 2026 in Hong Kong
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani student Prewash Hakeem has won a silver award at the Asian Science Camp 2026 in Hong Kong, securing international recognition for Pakistan among hundreds of young scientists from across the region and beyond. The achievement came at a…
AI Advice Goes Wrong, Farmer Accidentally Destroys 25 Acres of Crops
An artificial intelligence recommendation intended to help a Chinese farmer control weeds and pests instead ended in disaster, destroying crops across 25 acres overnight and highlighting the risks of relying on AI for sensitive agricultural decisions without expert verification. The…
Pakistan, Meta Launch AI Academy to Help 1,000 Small Businesses Go Digital
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has joined hands with Meta to launch a new Small Business Growth Academy, targeting more than 1,000 small businesses with practical digital and artificial intelligence skills as the government steps up efforts to help local entrepreneurs compete in…
Pakistan Approves National Information Security Framework 2026 Amid Rising Cyber Threats
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal cabinet has approved the Pakistan Information Security Framework 2026, paving the way for a unified national approach to information security as cyber threats and attacks on public and private institutions continue to grow. The framework is aimed…
Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Celebrated on Pakistan’s Biggest Screen in Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Center G-9 Islamabad
The landmark Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was celebrated in Islamabad with the pact’s proceedings displayed on what organisers described as Pakistan’s biggest screen at the Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Centre in G-9. The public display comes days after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia…