Google Blocks Billions of Ads as AI Tightens Grip on Digital Scams
April 20, 2026 In a sweeping escalation of its battle against online fraud, Google has revealed it blocked more than 8.3 billion advertisements in 2025, as artificial intelligence reshapes how the world’s largest ad network polices harmful content. The figures,…
BingX Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth as AI Users Surpass 5 Million and TradFi Hits 50% of Volume
Pakistan BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today released its Q1 2026 review, highlighting momentum across its AI-driven, Tradfi ecosystem. The quarter was defined by the launch of the BingX TradFi Market and continued expansion of the BingX…
Pakistan’s Third Telecom Operator Set to Launch 5G as PTA Clears Ufone for Commercial Rollout
Regulator issues go-ahead after inspections; expansion follows March spectrum auction and earlier launches by rivals Pakistan is set to witness further expansion of next-generation connectivity as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has granted approval to Ufone for the commercial launch of…
Dubai Police Confirm Monitoring of Private WhatsApp Messages, Raising Global Privacy Concerns
Use of “electronic surveillance” to detect private chats sparks debate over encryption, data security, and cyber laws Dubai Police have confirmed the use of electronic surveillance operations capable of detecting private WhatsApp messages, triggering widespread concern among privacy advocates and…
Punjab Enforces Mandatory Online Attendance in Government Schools, Accelerating Digital Education Reforms
Real-time digital tracking aims to boost transparency, curb absenteeism, and strengthen monitoring across public schools The Punjab government has made online attendance mandatory in all public sector schools, marking a significant step toward digitising the province’s education system and improving…
National Database and Registration Authority Simplifies Punjab Arms Licence Process via Pak ID app in Major Digital Push
Citizens can now apply, verify, and access licences digitally, reducing reliance on physical visits The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has streamlined the process for obtaining and managing arms licences in Punjab through its Pak ID app, marking another…
Anthropic Unveils ‘Claude Design’ to Accelerate AI-Powered Prototyping and Visual Workflows
New tool turns text prompts into full designs, signalling expansion into creative software space AI firm Anthropic has launched a new product, Claude Design, aimed at transforming how users create prototypes, presentations, and visual content through artificial intelligence. The tool…