Punjab Extends Outdoor Drone Ban for Another 30 Days Amid Security Concerns
LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended a province-wide ban on flying drones in outdoor spaces for another 30 days, citing security concerns and the need to protect public safety. The Punjab Home Department has extended enforcement under Section 144, directing…
Islamabad High Court Asked to Restrict Social Media Access for Children Under 16
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has been approached with a petition seeking legislation to prevent children and teenagers under the age of 16 from creating or operating social media accounts, amid growing concerns over cyberbullying, online exploitation and exposure to…
Starlink, Amazon Leo Eye Pakistan as Satellite Internet Rules Near Final Stage
ISLAMABAD Pakistan is moving closer to opening its broadband market to global satellite internet providers, with companies including Starlink and Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, looking to expand connectivity to underserved areas. The development comes as the government…
Realme P4s 5G Set to Launch With Massive 8,000mAh Battery and 144Hz OLED Display
NEW DELHI: Realme has confirmed the launch of its P4s 5G smartphone in India on August 26, bringing an unusually large 8,000mAh battery to the mid-range segment as smartphone makers continue to compete on battery life and performance. The Realme…
AliExpress Faces Privacy Questions After Silent WebAudio Tracking Disrupts Bluetooth Headphones
AliExpress is facing fresh privacy concerns after researchers identified hidden WebAudio scripts on the e-commerce platform that can create a unique fingerprint of a user’s device while running silently in the background. The discovery began when a developer noticed that…
Pak Datacom Clarifies YahClick Use in Pakistan, Addressing Security Concerns
ISLAMABAD: Pak Datacom Limited (PDL) has rejected concerns over its use of YahClick satellite services in Pakistan, saying the decision followed the unavailability of required capacity on Pakistan’s PAKSAT-MM1 satellite and was made in accordance with applicable regulations. The clarification…
NCCIA Raids Foreign-Operated Call Centre in Islamabad Over Alleged Cybercrime
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raided a foreign-operated call centre in Islamabad’s G-8 sector as authorities intensify action against suspected cyber fraud and illegal online activities. The operation was conducted following what officials described as credible…