ICAP CFO Conference 2026 Puts Spotlight on AI, Economic Reform and Pakistan’s Investment Future
ISLAMABAD The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) hosted the Islamabad edition of the CFO Conference 2026, bringing together top finance executives, policymakers, regulators and business leaders to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook, investment climate and the evolving role of…
NEPRA Opens Door to Digital Payments for Regulatory Fees in Major Policy Shift
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s power regulator has approved digital payment methods for regulatory fees under a new amendment aimed at modernizing financial transactions and accelerating digital adoption within the energy sector. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) amended its regulations to…
Power Cuts, Cable Theft Blamed for Slow Internet as Pakistan Pushes Ahead With 5G Plans
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has blamed persistent power outages, fibre cable theft and infrastructure damage for the country’s slow internet speeds, even as authorities continue promising major upgrades through future 5G expansion. Officials said repeated…
Xiaomi Teases 17 Max Launch With New Design, Color Options Ahead of Official Debut
ISLAMABAD Xiaomi has officially teased the upcoming launch of its flagship Xiaomi 17 Max smartphone, revealing key design elements and new color variants ahead of the device’s expected debut later this month. The company shared teaser images showcasing a redesigned…
Netflix Ad Tier Surges to 250 Million Monthly Users as Streaming Giant Expands Global Ad Push
Netflix’s ad-supported subscription tier has crossed 250 million monthly active viewers worldwide, marking a major milestone in the streaming giant’s rapidly expanding advertising business amid intensifying competition in the global digital entertainment market. The company revealed the latest figures during…
Government Appoints Finance Member to Telecom Appellate Tribunal Following Islamabad High Court Orders
ISLAMABAD The federal government has appointed Muhammad Tanveer Butt as Member Finance of the Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal in compliance with directives issued by the Islamabad High Court, according to an official notification. The appointment has been made under the Telecommunication…
68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day: Kaspersky research reveals
Kaspersky experts analyzed 231 million unique passwords in major password leaks from 2023 to 2026, and uncovered several key patterns. First, 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day. Second, it turned out that the vast majority of…