Ray-Ban AI Glasses Under Fire Over Secret Footage Reviews
A joint media investigation has raised fresh privacy concerns over Meta Platforms’ Ray-Ban smart glasses, alleging that footage captured through the wearable devices is routed to overseas contractors for human review to train artificial intelligence systems. According to reports by…
PTA Ranks Telecom Operators After Nationwide QoS Survey in 20 Cities
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has conducted an independent Quality of Service (QoS) survey across 20 cities during the fourth quarter of 2025 to evaluate the performance of telecom operators and safeguard consumer interests. According to a press release…
Islamabad Safe City Drops Israeli-Origin Analytics Software After Trial Period
ISLAMABAD: Officials have confirmed that surveillance cameras operating under Islamabad’s Safe City project are no longer using Israeli-origin video analytics software, clarifying that the system was deployed only temporarily between June 2021 and October 2022. Senior authorities from Islamabad Police…
Govt Mandates QR Codes on All Bills to Accelerate Shift to Digital Payments
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…
HEC Announces National Skill Competency Test for IT Graduates
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…
Jazz, Zong, Ufone Cleared for Pakistan’s 5G Auction Starting March 10
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…
Pakistan Establishes National Cybersecurity Control Room Amid Rising Threats
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…