AI and Future of Finance Take Center Stage at Mobile World Congress Barcelona
Barcelona The transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the global financial system took center stage at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where industry leaders debated the opportunities and risks shaping the sector’s future. Speaking during a session on AI…
PTA Alerts Consumers Over Unauthorised Mobile Subscriptions and Balance Deductions
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory after receiving multiple complaints from consumers regarding unauthorized activation of Value Added Services (VAS), leading to unexpected deductions from mobile balances. In its advisory, PTA urged users to remain vigilant…
PM Shehbaz Chairs High-Level Review on Promoting Cashless Economy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting on promoting a cashless economy, lauding the federal and provincial governments for shifting salaries, pensions and vendor payments to the Raast digital payment system. Officials informed the meeting that…
Apple Inc. Unveils Budget-Friendly iPhone 17e with A19 Chip, Starting at $599
Apple has introduced its most affordable iPhone of the year, the iPhone 17e, positioning it as a lower-cost alternative within the flagship lineup while retaining several premium features. The device carries the new A19 processor — the same chip powering…
Zindigi, JS Bank Partner with Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir to Digitize Water Billing
In a major push toward digital governance, Zindigi — powered by JS Bank — has signed a landmark agreement with the Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) to digitize water bill management and collection across the region. The partnership…
Anthropic’s Claude Hit by Global Outage, Services Partially Restored
Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence platform suffered widespread outages this week, disrupting access for thousands of users across multiple regions and highlighting the growing dependence on cloud-based AI tools. Users began reporting issues early Monday, with monitoring platforms showing a sharp…
National Cyber Emergency Response Team Warns of Cyber Threats to Military, Banks Amid Regional Tensions
Islamabad Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a high-priority advisory cautioning against heightened cyber threats targeting military assets, financial institutions and critical infrastructure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the region. In its alert, NCERT warned that rising…