PM’s New Dashboard Reveals How Govt Is Tackling Pakistan’s Energy Crisis
ISLAMABAD Following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government has launched a smart monitoring dashboard to track energy consumption and efficiency measures across federal and provincial offices amid the ongoing energy crisis. Developed by the National IT Board, the…
Big Change in Telecom Coming? Govt Plans Spectrum Sharing to Improve Network Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has decided to formulate a spectrum sharing policy aimed at improving network coverage and connectivity, particularly in underserved and remote areas, officials said. According to sources in the Ministry of Information Technology, a policy framework has been shared…
Microsoft Develops Glass Storage Technology That Can Preserve Data for Over 10,000 Years
Microsoft has developed a groundbreaking glass-based data storage system capable of preserving digital information for over 10,000 years, offering a potential alternative to conventional storage technologies. Researchers demonstrated that nearly two terabytes of data can be stored inside a thin…
Zong Expands 5G Footprint to 27 Locations in Islamabad as Rollout Gains Pace
ISLAMABAD Zong has expanded its 5G network to 27 key locations across Islamabad, marking steady progress toward wider next-generation connectivity in Pakistan. The newly activated sites span major commercial hubs, public institutions, and high-traffic zones, including business districts, shopping centres,…
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Breach of FBI Director’s Email, Leak Data Online
Hackers believed to be linked to Iran have claimed they gained access to the personal email account of Kash Patel, according to foreign media reports. The group alleged it infiltrated the inbox and published purported evidence online, including images and…
Google Unveils ‘Switching Tools’ to Lure ChatGPT Users to Gemini Platform
Google has introduced a new feature aimed at attracting users of ChatGPT to its Gemini platform, offering tools that allow seamless migration of chat history and user data. The feature, called “Switching Tools,” enables users to import conversations and data…
U.S. Broadens Visa Rules with Mandatory Social Media Screening for Applicants
The United States will broaden social media screening requirements for a wider range of visa applicants from March 30, 2026, in a move aimed at tightening security checks but likely to lengthen processing times, officials said. Under the new policy,…