Pakistani Drone Startup Nexerin Secures $2 Million German Investment in Major Breakthrough
Islamabad A Pakistani tech startup has marked a major milestone on the global stage as Nexerin secured a $2 million investment from a German corporation, highlighting growing international confidence in the country’s innovation ecosystem. NICAT Startup Goes Global Nexerin, incubated…
Senate Panel Probes Social Media Giants Over ‘Non-Cooperation’ with Pakistan’s Security Agencies
Islamabad Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology has taken notice of alleged non-cooperation by major social media platforms with national security and law enforcement agencies, summoning key officials for urgent briefings. Platforms Under Scrutiny The committee is set to…
National CERT Strengthens Cyber Defences with Advanced FIRST Security Training for Officials
Islamabad Pakistan’s cybersecurity preparedness has received a boost as the National CERT Pakistan conducted a specialised training programme aimed at enhancing institutional resilience against evolving digital threats. Focus on Cyber Readiness The training, titled “FIRST Security Training Course”, was held…
17th-Century “Supercomputer” Linked to Lahore Craftsmanship Set for £94 Million Auction in London
A rare 17th-century brass astrolabe, often described by historians as a “medieval supercomputer,” is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London, with an estimated value of nearly £94 million. From Royal Collections to Global Spotlight The intricately…
WhatsApp to End Support for Older Android Phones, Millions May Be Affected by 2026
Islamabad Users of older Android smartphones may soon lose access to WhatsApp as parent company Meta moves to discontinue support for outdated operating systems, according to reports. End of Support for Older Devices From September 8, 2026, WhatsApp will stop…
$1.61 Billion Lost at Checkout: Payment Gaps Stall Pakistan’s E-Commerce Growth
Islamabad Pakistan’s fast-growing e-commerce sector is losing an estimated $1.61 billion annually at the checkout stage, highlighting a major structural weakness in the country’s digital economy, according to a new report by Payoneer. Billions Lost Despite Strong Demand The findings…
OpenAI Plans AI-Powered Smartphone That Could Replace Apps with Smart Agents, Report Claims
OpenAI is reportedly exploring plans to enter the smartphone market with an AI-first device, potentially redefining how users interact with mobile technology. From Chatbots to Hardware According to industry reports, the company behind ChatGPT is considering a move into hardware,…