PTA Chairman Says 5G Spectrum Auction to Be Held Tomorrow, Assures No Rise in Mobile Package Prices
ISLAMABAD: The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, said the country’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will take place tomorrow at 10:00 am, marking a major step toward next-generation mobile connectivity in Pakistan. Speaking during a technical briefing ahead of…
New Solar-Charging Laptop Can Operate Even Underwater
A Chinese technology company has introduced an unusual rugged laptop designed to function even in extreme conditions — including underwater use. The device, the Oukitel RG14 Pro developed by Oukitel, appears to be built less for traditional office environments and…
Pakistan Develops New Antivirus System to Counter Foreign Cyber Attacks
Pakistan has developed a new cybersecurity tool aimed at countering cyber attacks allegedly originating from foreign sources, including India and Israel, according to official sources. The system, described as an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) antivirus, has been deployed across…
Govt to Review High PTA Taxes on Smartphones After Lawmakers Raise Concerns
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government may review the current tax structure imposed on smartphones following growing concerns among lawmakers over the heavy device taxes charged by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The issue was raised by members of the National Assembly, prompting the…
HEC Urges Universities to Ensure Student Participation in National IT Skills Test
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has called on universities across the country to ensure the participation of final-year computing students in the upcoming **National Skill Competency Test**, expected to begin in early April. The standardized assessment aims…
Anthropic AI Discovers 22 Security Flaws in Firefox in Two Weeks
An advanced artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic has discovered 22 previously unknown security vulnerabilities in the Mozilla Firefox browser during a recent collaboration with Mozilla, highlighting the growing role of AI in cybersecurity research. The findings came from tests…
vivo Launches V70 5G in Pakistan with 50MP ZEISS Telephoto Camera
Chinese smartphone maker vivo has officially launched the vivo V70 5G in Pakistan, introducing its latest V Series device featuring advanced portrait photography capabilities developed in collaboration with German optics brand ZEISS. The new smartphone is built around the company’s…