ISLAMABAD: The federal government has ordered the placement of QR codes on all government-issued bills nationwide in a major push to promote digital payments and reduce reliance on cash transactions. The directive was issued on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a high-level review meeting in Islamabad focusedContinue Reading
Islamabad, The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has notified the commencement of the National Skill Competency Test for IT graduates, a landmark initiative designed to align academic outcomes with the rapidly evolving demands of the global technology sector. Developed pursuant to Prime Minister’s directives and in close collaboration with theContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved three major telecom operators to participate in Pakistan’s upcoming Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) and 5G spectrum auction, set to commence on March 10, 2026. In an official statement, the regulator confirmed that Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (Ufone), Pakistan Mobile Communications LimitedContinue Reading
Islamabad: Amid growing concerns over escalating cyber threats, Pakistan’s national cyber response authorities have established a centralized National Cybersecurity Control Room to strengthen monitoring and rapid response capabilities across the country’s digital infrastructure. The control room has been set up at the headquarters of National Computer Emergency Response Team (nCERT)Continue Reading
BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of its Zero-Fee Carnival, a limited-time campaign offering zero trading fees across selected spot markets. The initiative includes zero fees for newly listed tokens, major spot trading pairs, and spot TradFi assets. Additionally, a new dedicated spot tradingContinue Reading
Widespread digital disruptions have hit the UAE after reported missile and drone strikes caused physical damage to Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the country, knocking several major banking and consumer platforms offline. The strikes impacted AWS’s ME-CENTRAL-1 cloud region beginning March 1, damaging infrastructure and triggering power outages,Continue Reading
Google has introduced significant changes to its Chrome browser as competition intensifies from emerging AI-powered browsing platforms, signaling a strategic push to maintain its dominance in the global browser market. The tech giant is integrating new artificial intelligence features directly into Chrome, aiming to enhance search, browsing assistance and real-timeContinue Reading