HEC, British Council Finalise Research Excellence Framework for Pakistan
Islamabad Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC), in collaboration with the British Council, has finalised a Research Excellence Framework (REF) aimed at strengthening research quality, governance and real-world impact across the country’s universities. The framework was concluded following a five-day consultative…
Google Tightens Android Theft Protection With New Security Controls
Google is expanding Android’s theft protection framework with a new set of security upgrades aimed at reducing financial fraud and data theft, as the company prepares for the rollout of Android 16. The enhancements build on Google’s theft protection programme…
UBL Introduces AI Voice Command Banking in Pakistan, Powered by Fortanixor Technologies
United Bank Limited (UBL) has launched a new AI-powered Voice Command feature in its UBL Digital App, allowing customers to perform everyday banking tasks simply by speaking. The move marks a significant step toward hands-free, conversation-led digital banking in Pakistan….
LinkedIn Emerges as $20bn Advertising Powerhouse as Video and B2B Demand Surge
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, has quietly transformed into a global advertising heavyweight, with its revenue run-rate now exceeding $20 billion annually, driven by rapid growth in marketing solutions, video advertising and premium subscriptions. According to recent…
Zong, Pak-EPA Lead Urban Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad
Islamabad Zong CMPak Ltd, in partnership with the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), has carried out a large-scale plantation drive across key green sites in the federal capital, reinforcing efforts to promote urban sustainability and climate resilience. The initiative saw…
CDA Advances Plan for Electric Tram to Power Green Transit in Islamabad
Islamabad: Pakistan’s capital is moving closer to a cleaner, modern public transport system as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) advances plans to introduce an electric tram network, part of a broader push to ease congestion and cut carbon emissions in…
Meta end of Fully Free Social Media.Meta preparing to premium subscription plans
Meta Platforms is preparing to test premium subscription plans across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, marking a significant shift in how the world’s largest social media company plans to monetise its services beyond advertising. According to media reports confirmed by Meta,…