Punjab Expands Body Camera, Panic Button Programme to Strengthen Police Accountability
LAHORE: Punjab is expanding the use of body cameras and panic buttons as part of a wider police reform drive aimed at improving transparency, accountability and emergency response across the province. The provincial government has set September 30, 2026 as…
Government Launches e-Pension Portal to Digitise Pension Services
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has launched an e-Pension Portal in collaboration with the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR), marking another step towards digitising pension services for government employees and pensioners. The new portal is aimed at shifting pension-related processes from…
MoITT, Meta Launch Free Digital and AI Programme for 1,000+ Pakistani SMEs
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), in collaboration with Meta, has opened registrations for the Small Business Growth Academy (SBGA), a free training programme aimed at helping small and medium enterprises across Pakistan expand through digital and…
P@SHA Flags Data Governance Gaps, Urges Stronger Safeguards for Pakistan’s Digital Economy
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has identified key gaps in the draft National Data Governance Policy 2026, warning that unclear rules on data ownership, localisation and enforcement could create challenges for Pakistan’s technology sector. In a policy briefing…
WhatsApp Adds New Passkey and Two-Step Verification Options
WhatsApp has introduced new account-security measures, including support for multiple passkeys and stronger two-step verification options, in a move aimed at making it harder for attackers to take control of users’ accounts. The Meta-owned messaging platform rolled out the changes…
WhatsApp Rolls Out Admin Profiles for Channels, Giving Creators More Control
WhatsApp has started rolling out admin profiles for Channels, giving channel administrators the ability to create a separate identity for publishing updates without exposing their personal WhatsApp profile. The feature is currently being rolled out to some beta testers on…
Google Gemini Can Now Help Fix Common Problems on Android Phones
SAN FRANCISCO: Google is expanding the role of Gemini on Android phones, with a new troubleshooting feature designed to help users diagnose and resolve common device problems without having to search through complicated settings menus. The feature, known as Device…