Islamabad, Jan 18, 2026 — The government has begun implementing wide-ranging digital and regulatory reforms in the food and agriculture sector, aiming to improve transparency, reduce corruption and strengthen oversight of imports, exports and domestic supply chains, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research said on Saturday. In aContinue Reading
Google has begun testing a long-requested vertical tabs feature in its Chrome browser, marking a shift for the world’s most widely used web browser, which has so far resisted adopting the layout offered by several of its rivals. Chrome, which commands about 71% of the global browser market, has traditionallyContinue Reading
KARACHI, Jan 17, 2026 — The Aga Khan University (AKU) conferred degrees on 461 students from 18 academic programmes at its 38th convocation in Pakistan, marking the occasion with the formal installation of Princess Zahra Aga Khan as the university’s first Pro-Chancellor. The ceremony brought together graduates, faculty members andContinue Reading
Chinese smartphone maker Tecno has unveiled the Spark Go 3, a new entry-level handset aimed at cost-conscious consumers, combining enhanced durability with basic artificial intelligence features at a sub-$100 price point. The device comes with an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance and improved drop protection, a notable additionContinue Reading
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Translate, a new web-based translation service that positions the artificial intelligence company as a direct challenger to Google Translate in the increasingly competitive language technology market. The tool, which supports more than 50 languages, marks OpenAI’s first move to offer translation as a standalone product ratherContinue Reading
Pakistan has taken a symbolic step towards digital transformation with the launch of its first artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, named Laila, as the government signals a stronger commitment to using emerging technologies in governance and economic development. The AI avatar was unveiled at a government-hosted event attended by senior officials,Continue Reading
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has acknowledged that mobile phone package prices have risen by as much as 50% during the current financial year, while rejecting claims that tariffs have surged by up to 150%. In a written reply submitted to the Senate, the ministry said its reviewContinue Reading