Critical WordPress Plugin Flaw Puts 60,000 Websites at Risk of Admin Hijack
A critical security vulnerability in a widely used WordPress plugin is being actively exploited by hackers, potentially allowing attackers to gain full administrative control of more than 60,000 websites, cybersecurity researchers have warned. The flaw, identified as CVE‑2026‑1492, carries a…
WhatsApp May Launch ‘WhatsApp Plus’ Paid Subscription with New Customization Features
Users of WhatsApp may soon see a new premium subscription option called WhatsApp Plus, which could introduce additional customization tools and enhanced chat controls while keeping the core messaging service free. The potential feature was reported by WABetaInfo, a platform…
Pakistan to Boost Women’s Role in Tech, Says IT Minister on International Women’s Day
Message from Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, on International Women’s Day – 8 March International Women’s Day is both a celebration and a reminder of our collective responsibility to ensure that women and girls have…
Pakistan Completes Preparations for 5G Spectrum Auction, Schedule Finalized
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed preparations for its much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction, with the formal launch ceremony scheduled for March 10 at 9:00 am, marking a major step toward next-generation mobile connectivity in the country. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication…
Pakistan Gears Up for 5G Auction as Region Moves Ahead in Next-Gen Connectivity
Pakistan is set to take a key step toward next-generation mobile connectivity with a 5G spectrum auction scheduled for March 10, highlighting the country’s entry into a global technology race that many regional peers have already begun. The auction, organized…
JazzWorld Offers Free Data to 165,000 Pakistani Roaming Users in Middle East Amid Crisis
JazzWorld, Pakistan’s leading integrated digital ServiceCo, has announced a special support initiative to help customers currently traveling or residing in parts of the Middle East remain connected with their families amid ongoing regional disruptions. Under the initiative, the company will…
HEC to Make AI Course Mandatory in All Universities Across Pakistan
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced plans to make a three-credit-hour course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) mandatory for undergraduate students in universities across Pakistan as part of broader reforms aimed at modernizing higher education. HEC Chairman Professor Niaz Ahmed…