HEC Urges Universities to Ensure Student Participation in National IT Skills Test
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has called on universities across the country to ensure the participation of final-year computing students in the upcoming **National Skill Competency Test**, expected to begin in early April. The standardized assessment aims…
Anthropic AI Discovers 22 Security Flaws in Firefox in Two Weeks
An advanced artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic has discovered 22 previously unknown security vulnerabilities in the Mozilla Firefox browser during a recent collaboration with Mozilla, highlighting the growing role of AI in cybersecurity research. The findings came from tests…
vivo Launches V70 5G in Pakistan with 50MP ZEISS Telephoto Camera
Chinese smartphone maker vivo has officially launched the vivo V70 5G in Pakistan, introducing its latest V Series device featuring advanced portrait photography capabilities developed in collaboration with German optics brand ZEISS. The new smartphone is built around the company’s…
Critical WordPress Plugin Flaw Puts 60,000 Websites at Risk of Admin Hijack
A critical security vulnerability in a widely used WordPress plugin is being actively exploited by hackers, potentially allowing attackers to gain full administrative control of more than 60,000 websites, cybersecurity researchers have warned. The flaw, identified as CVE‑2026‑1492, carries a…
WhatsApp May Launch ‘WhatsApp Plus’ Paid Subscription with New Customization Features
Users of WhatsApp may soon see a new premium subscription option called WhatsApp Plus, which could introduce additional customization tools and enhanced chat controls while keeping the core messaging service free. The potential feature was reported by WABetaInfo, a platform…
Pakistan to Boost Women’s Role in Tech, Says IT Minister on International Women’s Day
Message from Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, on International Women’s Day – 8 March International Women’s Day is both a celebration and a reminder of our collective responsibility to ensure that women and girls have…
Pakistan Completes Preparations for 5G Spectrum Auction, Schedule Finalized
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed preparations for its much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction, with the formal launch ceremony scheduled for March 10 at 9:00 am, marking a major step toward next-generation mobile connectivity in the country. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication…