Pakistan Pushes Digital Inclusion Agenda as Shaza Khawaja Leads Key UN Women Empowerment Initiative Meeting
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), which chairs the national Steering Committee (SC) Digitalization for Women Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) Project convened a high-level meeting at the UN Women Country Office in Islamabad to review progress and strengthen coordination…
Urgent Alert: Enable Two-Step Verification to Protect Your WhatsApp from Hackers
ISLAMABAD A sharp rise in WhatsApp hacking incidents and cyber fraud has prompted urgent warnings for users to strengthen their account security, with experts urging immediate activation of two-step verification to prevent unauthorized access. Officials and cybersecurity observers say attackers…
PTA Clears Path for Telenor-Ufone Merger, Ensures No Impact on Consumers
ISLAMABAD Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Ufone, paving the way for its merger with Telenor, officials said. According to sources within the regulator, Ufone has agreed to PTA’s 18-page conditions, clearing a major…
Pakistan Moves to Enforce Digital Fuel System, Petrol Quotas for Private Vehicles
ISLAMABAD The federal government has decided to implement a nationwide digital fuel management system at petrol stations, introducing a regulated petrol quota for private vehicle owners in a bid to streamline consumption and enhance monitoring. Under the proposed system, citizens…
FIA Rolls Out AI System to Track Most Wanted Criminals Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has stepped into a new phase of tech-driven law enforcement as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) introduces an artificial intelligence-based system to trace the country’s most wanted criminals by reconstructing their current appearance. The system uses advanced algorithms…
Pakistan Rolls Out Digital Wallet-Based Fuel Subsidy for Transporters Nationwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun rolling out fuel subsidies for transporters through digital wallets, marking a shift toward technology-driven distribution of financial relief amid rising petroleum prices. Officials said the government has initiated subsidies for goods transporters at a national level,…
Oracle Office In Dubai Hit In Iran Strikes
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that debris from an aerial interception of an Iranian projectile struck a building housing offices of Oracle Corporation in Dubai Marina early Saturday, amid escalating tensions in the region. Officials said the projectile…