PM Announces Plan to Retrain 1 Million Youth in AI, Tech Skills
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced an ambitious plan to retrain and upskill one million young Pakistanis in artificial intelligence and emerging technology fields, as part of a broader push to future-proof the country’s workforce. The announcement was shared by…
Zindigi, SBP Digitise Rawalpindi’s Saddar Bazar with Raast QR
RAWALPINDI: Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Rawalpindi, has completed the digitisation of Saddar Bazar, Bank Road Cantt — one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs — through the Raast QR payment…
Perplexity Launches ‘Computer’ AI to Orchestrate Multi-Agent Workflows
Perplexity AI has unveiled a new artificial intelligence system called “Computer,” designed to autonomously coordinate multiple AI agents to complete complex tasks over extended periods — ranging from hours to months. The feature is currently available to subscribers of Perplexity’s…
Cybersecurity on High Alert as National CERT Issues Advisory
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a nationwide cyber alert, directing all relevant institutions to enhance digital monitoring and strictly enforce cybersecurity protocols in light of the prevailing situation. In its advisory, the government’s cyber response body…
PTA Issues Public Advisory Amid Sensitive National Situation
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise responsibility while using social media and digital platforms in view of the prevailing sensitive national situation. In its statement, the regulator advised the public to…
Microsoft’s AI Strategy Fuels Speculation Over Xbox’s Future
Microsoft may be gradually shifting its focus away from Xbox as part of a broader pivot toward artificial intelligence, according to Seamus Blackley, one of the original founders of the gaming platform. In a recent interview with GamesBeat, Blackley said…
PTA Proposes Lifetime Validity for Prepaid Mobile Balance
Islamabad: In a major move aimed at protecting consumer rights, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed ending the practice of prepaid mobile balance expiry, suggesting that users’ remaining balance should stay valid for the entire active life of their…