Punjab Introduces Online Biometric Vehicle Verification via PAK-ID
The Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has launched an online biometric vehicle verification system through PAK-ID, allowing citizens and overseas Pakistanis to verify vehicle ownership digitally without visiting government offices. Developed in collaboration with NADRA, the new system enables vehicle…
Snap Sets Up Specs Inc., Targets Consumer AR Glasses Launch in 2026
Snap Inc. has stepped up its push into augmented reality hardware by launching Specs Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that will focus exclusively on developing and commercialising its next-generation AR glasses, branded Specs, expected to reach consumers in 2026. The…
Beware: PTA Warns Against Foreign and Illegal SIM Cards Security Risks in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning to citizens against using illegal or foreign SIM cards, highlighting potential security threats, financial losses, and legal consequences. In an official advisory, PTA cautioned that calls and messages made through…
UBL Introduces AI Voice Command Banking in Pakistan, Powered by Fortanixor Technologies
United Bank Limited (UBL) has launched a new AI-powered Voice Command feature in its UBL Digital App, allowing customers to perform everyday banking tasks simply by speaking. The move marks a significant step toward hands-free, conversation-led digital banking in Pakistan….
Zong, Pak-EPA Lead Urban Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad
Islamabad Zong CMPak Ltd, in partnership with the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), has carried out a large-scale plantation drive across key green sites in the federal capital, reinforcing efforts to promote urban sustainability and climate resilience. The initiative saw…
National CERT Trains NTC Officials to Strengthen Risk-Based Cyber Readiness
Islamabad Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has conducted a specialised cybersecurity capacity-building programme for officers of the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), aimed at strengthening risk-informed security readiness and improving resilience against evolving cyber threats. The training, held…
NADRA Plans Shift to Facial Recognition to Counter Fraud, Phase Out Fingerprint Verification
Pakistan is set to revamp its national identity verification framework as the government moves to gradually replace fingerprint-based biometric checks with a facial recognition system, officials said on Wednesday, citing growing concerns over financial fraud and identity misuse. The decision…