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…
YouTube Changes View-Counting System, But Creators Won’t Earn More From Extra Views
YouTube has changed the way it counts video views, introducing a single system across its video formats that will record a view as soon as a video begins playing. The new system took effect globally on August 24, 2026, bringing…
Pakistan’s Call Centre Exports Surge to Record $392 Million in FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s call centre industry has posted its strongest-ever export performance, generating $392 million in export earnings during fiscal year 2025-26, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan. The figure represents a 19% increase from the $329 million…