Pakistan recorded a significant rise in mobile phone imports during the current fiscal year, with import spending exceeding Rs455 billion in the first 10 months, according to official documents. Read More: Mobile phone imports soar 40% in early FY26 The data showed that the country imported mobile phones worth more than Rs455.73 billion between July 2025 […]
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Sarwar Khawaja conferred Sitara-e-Imtiaz for role in education, AI sector
LONDON/ISLAMABAD: British-Pakistani entrepreneur and educationist Prof. Dr. Sarwar Muhammad Khawaja has been conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, one of the highest civilian honours of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, at a prestigious investiture ceremony held at the President House. Dr. Sarwar Muhammad Khawaja is launching Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence […]
From classrooms to cockpits: Marka-e-Haq reflects Pakistan’s academic, technology maturity
The first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq is being observed across Pakistan as a reminder of the night the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) stunned the world by neutralizing the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) numerical advantage through precision technology, cyber dominance, and multi-domain integration. The operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos also prompted reflection inside universities, where academics see the campaign as […]
Why Wi-Fi router lights keep blinking explained?
Many internet users often notice the green lights on their Wi-Fi routers blinking continuously, raising questions about what these signals actually mean. These lights are not random; they are part of a built-in system that communicates the status of the device and its connection. Read More: 10 ways to boost your home WiFi signals A router is […]
WhatsApp may soon integrate Status updates into chats tab
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a major redesign that could bring Status updates directly into the main Chats tab, in a move aimed at making the feature more visible and widely used. Read More: WhatsApp testing group-only status updates feature According to beta build findings on TestFlight and reports from WABetaInfo, the new update suggests that Status content may […]
‘Jobs, jobs, jobs’: AI optimism dominates Davos debate
DAVOS: Concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) failing to dampen enthusiasm, business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos projected confidence that AI will create jobs rather than eliminate them, coining a mantra that echoed across the Swiss resort: “jobs, jobs, jobs”. Read More: Elon Musk predicts AI smarter than humans Top executives acknowledged that some roles […]
UK weighs social media age ban to shield children online
Britain is considering a series of new measures to strengthen online protections for children, including the possibility of banning social media for those below a certain age, the government said on Monday. The proposals follow growing global concerns about the impact of digital platforms and screen time on children’s development and mental health. Read More: […]
Pakistan launches national AI initiative with ‘Indus AI Week 2026’
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has unveiled “Indus AI Week 2026,” a week-long national initiative designed to accelerate artificial intelligence learning, adoption and collaboration across Pakistan. The programme will run from 9 to 15 February 2026. Read More: Pakistan Unlocks AI Potential with Local Data Centre The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza […]
China urges firms to ditch US, Israeli cybersecurity tools amid security concerns
Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to phase out cybersecurity software made by several US and Israeli firms, citing national security risks, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The move marks Beijing’s latest effort to reduce reliance on Western technology as geopolitical tensions with Washington intensify. Read More: China blasts US for cyber attacks on Chinese university Companies […]
Google unveils Willow, a quantum computing breakthrough
Google has unveiled Willow, one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers, at its Santa Barbara facility, showcasing capabilities far beyond classical machines. Unlike conventional computers, Willow has no keyboard or screen and is housed inside a striking, chandelier-like structure cooled to near absolute zero. Read More: Google to produce 600000 chromebooks yearly in Pakistan Willow’s […]