It’s time we talk plainly about a tool many of us use without a second thought: the VPN. In much of the world, it’s a symbol of digital privacy. But in Pakistan, the story has taken a dangerous turn. Illegal and unregistered VPNs have quietly become one of the most critical threats to our national […]
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Askari Bank, Autosoft Dynamics team up to boost digital transformation
Askari Bank Limited has entered into a partnership with Autosoft Dynamics (Pvt.) Limited, a leading provider of banking technology solutions, to implement a Digital Lending and Loan Origination System (LOS). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s digital transformation journey and reinforces its commitment to quality customer experience through innovation. Under this agreement, […]
Sindh rolls out digital attendance system for 600 schools in 12 districts
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday launched the Student Attendance Monitoring and Redress System (SAMRS), describing it as a “pioneering, transformative, and nationally replicable model” that puts technology and evidence-based planning at the core of education reform, the CM House said in a press release. Speaking at the provincial launch ceremony held […]
Pakistan to bring diverse exports and digital vision to 8th CIIE
Pakistan is set to present a diverse range of export products while advancing its digital cooperation goals at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), running from November 5 to 10, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Tuesday. With more than 20 participating companies, the country will showcase traditional specialties including handicrafts, marble, furniture, apparel, […]
Youth Growth and Empowerment
In this great walk of life, the things that the youth of the nation need to know are in dire need of their grooming and learning in the digital era. Well-groomed young minds equipped with training represent one of the most prominent and powerful assets for any nation. Across the world, there are more than […]
Digital Colonialism & Beyond
The age of economic colonialism, once defined by institutions like the World Bank, the IMF, and the ADB, has quietly evolved into something more pervasive – digital colonialism. In the 21st century, domination is no longer enforced through debt or direct control, but through technology, data, and algorithms. The new masters of power are not […]
Karachi man robbed of $850,000 digital currency
A man in Karachi has alleged that digital currency worth $850,000 was stolen from his account after his mobile device was snatched at the city’s airport last month. The incident reportedly took place on September 30, when the victim, Faiz Yab, a resident of Keamari, was travelling to Peshawar. According to the complaint filed in […]
Memes Ruling Pakistan’s Digital Mind
It began with a smile and a single word “Nadia.” and her reply “Jee”. Within hours, the lighthearted “Nadia-Jee” clip had spread across Pakistan’s social media feeds, turning into countless memes, jokes, and political punchlines. What seemed like harmless fun quickly evolved into a cultural moment, proving once again that in Pakistan, a meme can […]
Pakistan, KSA to boost cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and CEO of GO Telecommunications Group Yahya bin Saleh Al Mansour discussed collaboration in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), and talent development during a meeting in Riyadh. According to a news release received here on Saturday, Shaza Fatima Khawaja visited the GO Telecommunications Group headquarters […]
Digital Coup
Afghanistan’s sudden plunge into digital silence this week was not a moral crusade, nor an accident of “decaying fibre,” as the Taliban’s spokesman claimed. It was the deliberate use of a nationwide communications shutdown at a moment of political strain, serving as yet another reminder that even the regime fears itself. Connectivity across the country […]