PTCL warns of nationwide internet slowdown as submarine cable repairs begin
Internet users across Pakistan may experience slower speeds and service disruptions over the coming week as PTCL begins repair work on an international submarine cable system. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced that maintenance and repair operations on one…
PTCL, Ufone partner with oladoc to offer free mental health support for new mothers
In a rare telecom-led healthcare initiative, PTCL and Ufone have joined hands with oladoc to provide free mental health consultations for new mothers across Pakistan, spotlighting postpartum depression and the country’s widening mental health crisis. The initiative, launched on Mother’s…
iPhone users in Pakistan finally get glimpse of 5G as Zong begins limited rollout
After months of uncertainty around Apple’s 5G compatibility in Pakistan, some iPhone users have finally started accessing next-generation mobile services — though only under limited conditions for now. Reports emerging this week suggest that iPhone users connected to Zong’s network…
Celebrating mother creators: Mother Creators Redefine Parenthood on TikTok, Turning Everyday Life into Digital Storytelling
ISLAMABAD TikTok is increasingly emerging as a digital space where mothers are transforming everyday parenting experiences into powerful stories of creativity, resilience, and community support. From toddler learning activities and baby care routines to autism awareness and working-mother struggles, creators…
AI Job Fear Remains Limited Globally, but Deep Inequality Gaps Shape Public Views
Public concern over artificial intelligence replacing human jobs remains moderate worldwide, but attitudes are sharply divided along income, education, and regional lines, according to a new global survey. The findings from the Gallup International Association End-of-Year Survey 2025, conducted across…
30 Years On, Popular Search Engine Officially Shuts Down
A new “revolutionary” internet search engine is being positioned as a next-generation alternative to traditional search platforms, aiming to change how users discover and interact with online information. The development, highlighted in a recent report, suggests the tool uses advanced…
30,000 Facebook Accounts Hacked in Massive Phishing Scam
A major cyber fraud campaign has compromised nearly 30,000 Facebook accounts through fake emails and phishing links, according to cybersecurity reports. Researchers say the operation, allegedly linked to Vietnam-based hackers, used Google AppSheet as a “phishing relay” to send fake…