The popular Pakistani drama series Hadd, which airs daily on Hum TV, has recently become the center of debate due to an unrealistic salary package depicted in one of its episodes. Produced by Momina Duraid Productions and directed by Zahid Iqbal, the show features a large ensemble cast including Nabeel Zuberi, Minsa Malik, and Arsalan…
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced a scheduled maintenance operation expected to cause internet slowdowns across Pakistan starting from May 11, 2026. The maintenance involves the repair of a fault in one of PTCL’s submarine cables and will be conducted by the International Cable Consortium. This repair activity is slated to continue until May…
iPhone users in Pakistan can now experience 5G connectivity by installing the iOS 26.5 Public Beta on their devices, marking a significant development in the country’s telecom landscape. Previously, it was expected that Apple would only enable iPhone 5G services in Pakistan by 2027. However, recent tests near Zong 5G infrastructure have revealed operational 5G…
Meta has introduced two new features to its social media platform Threads, aimed at enhancing user engagement and simplifying content creation. The updates, announced on May 7, 2026, include an automatic text-splitting function for longer posts and the addition of animated stickers that bring posts to life in users’ feeds. The new auto-split feature automatically…
A recent ransomware attack conducted by the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters has disrupted academic activities at nearly 9,000 universities and schools worldwide. The attack specifically targeted the popular Canvas learning management system (LMS), leading to postponed exams and data breach threats affecting millions of users. The ShinyHunters group infiltrated Canvas during finals week in multiple…
Apple is advancing its next-generation AirPods featuring built-in cameras, with the product entering the final stages of internal testing. The new model aims to offer enhanced user interactions through smarter integration with Siri, potentially redefining the AirPods experience. Initially revealed through reports earlier this year, the AirPods equipped with cameras have now reached the Design…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning about the increasing threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, highlighting that AI is making cyberattacks cheaper, faster, and more dangerous. This development raises significant concerns about the stability of the global financial system. In a recent report, the IMF emphasized that AI advancements dramatically…
Peter Williams, a former cybersecurity executive at the U.S. defense contractor L3Harris, has been ordered by a judge to pay $10 million in restitution to his previous employer. This order comes on top of a $1.3 million penalty he had already been mandated to pay. Williams was involved in one of the most significant leaks…
Pakistan has revealed the Fatah-3, its first supersonic cruise missile capable of striking targets at speeds between Mach 3 and Mach 4. This new weapon enhances the country’s strategic capabilities with a range of 290 to 450 kilometers and a warhead weighing between 240 and 400 kilograms. The Fatah-3 missile is mounted on a road-mobile…
Founders aiming to raise a Series A round in 2027 face a transformed fundraising environment that is slower, more selective, and demanding tougher standards than ever before. Many startup leaders are still operating with outdated assumptions about the market, putting themselves at risk of missing critical funding opportunities. These insights were highlighted in a highly…