HEC Announces National Skill Competency Test for IT Graduates
Islamabad, The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has notified the commencement of the National Skill Competency Test for IT graduates, a landmark initiative designed to align academic outcomes with the rapidly evolving demands of the global technology sector. Developed pursuant…
Jazz, Zong, Ufone Cleared for Pakistan’s 5G Auction Starting March 10
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved three major telecom operators to participate in Pakistan’s upcoming Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) and 5G spectrum auction, set to commence on March 10, 2026. In an official statement, the regulator confirmed…
Pakistan Establishes National Cybersecurity Control Room Amid Rising Threats
Islamabad: Amid growing concerns over escalating cyber threats, Pakistan’s national cyber response authorities have established a centralized National Cybersecurity Control Room to strengthen monitoring and rapid response capabilities across the country’s digital infrastructure. The control room has been set up…
BingX Launches Zero-Fee Carnival for Crypto and TradFi Spot Trading
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of its Zero-Fee Carnival, a limited-time campaign offering zero trading fees across selected spot markets. The initiative includes zero fees for newly listed tokens, major spot trading pairs,…
Missile Strikes Cripple Amazon Web Services UAE Region, Disrupt Banking and Major Apps
Widespread digital disruptions have hit the UAE after reported missile and drone strikes caused physical damage to Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the country, knocking several major banking and consumer platforms offline. The strikes impacted AWS’s ME-CENTRAL-1 cloud…
Google Revamps Google Chrome to Counter Rise of AI Browsers
Google has introduced significant changes to its Chrome browser as competition intensifies from emerging AI-powered browsing platforms, signaling a strategic push to maintain its dominance in the global browser market. The tech giant is integrating new artificial intelligence features directly…
Oukitel Unveils Smartphone That Can Light a Fire
In what may be one of the most unconventional smartphone launches of the year, Chinese manufacturer Oukitel has introduced a device that doubles as an electric lighter. The rugged handset, called the Oukitel WP63, features a built-in electric coil capable…