Punjab Police Granted Direct Powers to Tackle Cybercrime in Major Policy Shift
LAHORE In a significant move to strengthen digital law enforcement, the Punjab government has empowered police to directly handle cybercrime cases, streamlining response mechanisms amid a surge in online offences. Under the new framework, citizens facing issues such as online…
Pakistani Drone Startup Nexerin Secures $2 Million German Investment in Major Breakthrough
Islamabad A Pakistani tech startup has marked a major milestone on the global stage as Nexerin secured a $2 million investment from a German corporation, highlighting growing international confidence in the country’s innovation ecosystem. NICAT Startup Goes Global Nexerin, incubated…
17th-Century “Supercomputer” Linked to Lahore Craftsmanship Set for £94 Million Auction in London
A rare 17th-century brass astrolabe, often described by historians as a “medieval supercomputer,” is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London, with an estimated value of nearly £94 million. From Royal Collections to Global Spotlight The intricately…
$1.61 Billion Lost at Checkout: Payment Gaps Stall Pakistan’s E-Commerce Growth
Islamabad Pakistan’s fast-growing e-commerce sector is losing an estimated $1.61 billion annually at the checkout stage, highlighting a major structural weakness in the country’s digital economy, according to a new report by Payoneer. Billions Lost Despite Strong Demand The findings…
Pakistan Launches EO-3 Satellite in Major Leap for Space Program
Islamabad Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its space journey, successfully launching a locally developed electro-optical satellite, EO-3, marking a significant step toward technological self-reliance. The satellite was developed by Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission and launched…
Punjab to Build First Film City in Lahore to Revive Media Industry
Lahore The Punjab government has announced plans to establish the country’s first-ever fully integrated Film City in Lahore, in a major push to revitalise Pakistan’s struggling film and media industry. State-of-the-Art Media Hub The project, unveiled by Maryam Nawaz, will…
Lahore Board Goes Digital with Automated System for Practical Exams
Lahore The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore has introduced a first-of-its-kind automated system for practical examinations, marking a major step toward transparency and digitisation in Punjab’s education sector. End of Manual Intervention Under the new system, the assignment…