Pakistan Warns Against Online Blasphemous Content, Urges Public to Report Violations
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a renewed warning that uploading, sharing, or propagating unlawful and sacrilegious content on the internet and social media platforms constitutes a punishable offence under the laws of Pakistan. In a public advisory campaign…
OpenAI Unveils Lighter Codex Model Powered by Cerebras Megachip
OpenAI on Thursday introduced a lightweight version of its agentic coding tool Codex, deepening its hardware partnership with Cerebras and signaling a sharper focus on ultra-fast AI performance. The new model, dubbed GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, is described as a smaller, faster variant…
Government Proposes $1 Billion National AI Program, Rs70 Billion Digital Connectivity Plan
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has proposed two major technology initiatives under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026–27, including a $1 billion National AI Ecosystem Development Program (NAIEDP) and a Rs70 billion Pakistan Digital Infrastructure Connectivity Plan,…
Punjab Launches ‘One App’ to Digitize Traffic E-Challan System
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday launched the Digital Traffic E-Challan “One App”, a unified digital platform aimed at modernizing traffic enforcement and enhancing transparency across the province. The initiative seeks to streamline roadside inspections by providing traffic officers…
PTA Holds National Training Program to Promote Safe and Responsible Social Media Use
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with TikTok and the Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA), has conducted a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme aimed at promoting safe and responsible use of social media across the country….
Data Protection Law in Pakistan – Is Your Data Really Safe?
Discover how safe your personal data is in Pakistan. Learn about the 2023 Data Protection Law, common privacy issues, comparisons with other countries, and practical steps to protect your information online. Introduction In today’s digital world, your personal data is…
Zong, Samsung Join Forces to Boost 5G-Ready Device Adoption Ahead of Galaxy S26 Launch in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading telecom operator Zong has entered a strategic partnership with Samsung to launch the much-anticipated Galaxy S26 Series, aiming to expand access to 5G-ready devices nationwide. The collaboration introduces a range of customer-focused initiatives, including prebooking opportunities, bundled offers,…