Only 15% Pakistanis Have Used AI Chatbots; Usage Significantly Higher Among Educated Respondents (52% vs 8%) and Youth
Islamabad, April 21, 2026 Adoption of artificial intelligence tools remains at an early stage in Pakistan, with usage concentrated among more educated and younger segments of the population. According to a survey conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, only 15%…
Zong & PAA Redefine Travel Connectivity with Pakistan’s First 5G Facilitation & Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport
ISLAMABAD Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise, has set a new industry benchmark by launching the country’s first dedicated 5G Customer Facilitation & Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport. This milestone has been achieved through the collaborative efforts of Zong…
DRAP Seeks Blocking of Website Over Illegal Sale of Unregistered Therapeutic Goods
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has formally requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to block access to a website allegedly involved in the sale of unauthorised and unregistered therapeutic products, in a move reflecting intensifying oversight of online health markets….
Google Blocks Billions of Ads as AI Tightens Grip on Digital Scams
April 20, 2026 In a sweeping escalation of its battle against online fraud, Google has revealed it blocked more than 8.3 billion advertisements in 2025, as artificial intelligence reshapes how the world’s largest ad network polices harmful content. The figures,…
BingX Reports Strong Q1 2026 Growth as AI Users Surpass 5 Million and TradFi Hits 50% of Volume
Pakistan BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today released its Q1 2026 review, highlighting momentum across its AI-driven, Tradfi ecosystem. The quarter was defined by the launch of the BingX TradFi Market and continued expansion of the BingX…
Pakistan’s Third Telecom Operator Set to Launch 5G as PTA Clears Ufone for Commercial Rollout
Regulator issues go-ahead after inspections; expansion follows March spectrum auction and earlier launches by rivals Pakistan is set to witness further expansion of next-generation connectivity as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has granted approval to Ufone for the commercial launch of…
Dubai Police Confirm Monitoring of Private WhatsApp Messages, Raising Global Privacy Concerns
Use of “electronic surveillance” to detect private chats sparks debate over encryption, data security, and cyber laws Dubai Police have confirmed the use of electronic surveillance operations capable of detecting private WhatsApp messages, triggering widespread concern among privacy advocates and…