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By Salman Khan | October 22, 2025
Internet users across Pakistan continue to face sluggish speeds and unstable connectivity despite telecom operators rerouting traffic through China to counter the ongoing disruptions. The connectivity crisis began after two major events this week, including an Amazon Web Services outage on Monday and a PEACE submarine cable fault on Tuesday. These consecutive disruptions significantly affected…
By Salman Khan | October 21, 2025
Karachi police announced that they successfully made the first-ever arrest using facial recognition technology, marking a milestone in law enforcement operations. DIG Syed Asad Raza explained that the operation started when an emergency response vehicle operator received an alert about a motorcyclist with a criminal history. The ERV team immediately intercepted the motorcyclist, verified his…
By Salman Khan | October 18, 2025
In a landmark step towards advancing Pakistan–KSA digital collaboration, GO AI Hub, Pakistan was inaugurated today in Islamabad through joint initiative of Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) and KSA’s GO Telecom (Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company).The launch marks a major milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure and human capital development,…
By Salman Khan | October 19, 2025
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concern but a present reality, bringing with it ethical challenges that demand urgent action. Marking Global Ethics Day, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CISI (the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) warn that without improved skills, stronger governance and aligned policies, the profession risks losing…
By Salman Khan | October 15, 2025
PTCL has announced that repair work on the country undersea communication cable has been completed, restoring nationwide internet connectivity. The company had earlier cautioned users about potential slow speeds and temporary outages lasting up to eighteen hours due to ongoing maintenance activities. PTCL confirmed that the affected section of the submarine network has been fully…
By Salman Khan | October 10, 2025
A recent Kaspersky survey found that 69.5 percent of computer users in Pakistan experienced jokes or pranks played on unlocked devices in workplaces nationwide. The poll revealed that 39.5 percent of such incidents were caused by colleagues, while 30 percent involved friends or relatives playing tricks on personal devices. Only 1.8 percent of respondents admitted…
By Salman Khan | October 9, 2025
Pakistani citizens can now apply for and receive their child B-Form or Child Registration Certificate without visiting any NADRA office, following a major digital upgrade. According to NADRA, citizens can easily generate the B-Form through the Pak ID mobile application and view it directly within the app interface. Once approved, users can tap the PDF…
By Salman Khan | October 9, 2025
Amazon is preparing to launch its Project Kuiper satellite broadband services in Pakistan by the end of 2026, marking a significant step in digital transformation. The initiative follows a meeting between Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Amazon representatives from the Low Earth Orbit satellite program. Discussions centered on expanding digital…
By Salman Khan | October 9, 2025
Google has announced free one-year access to the Gemini AI Pro plan for eligible university students in Pakistan aged eighteen years and above. The initiative aims to strengthen digital learning and enhance creativity among university students across the country through advanced artificial intelligence tools. According to Google, the Gemini AI Pro plan includes a range…
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | October 7, 2025
The Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITeS (P@sha) and the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) have signed agreement to boost digital linkages between Pakistan and Malaysia. Ministry of Commerce in a statement said that YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister for Digital of Malaysia called on Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for…