Technology

In a major stride toward digital transformation, Pakistan is preparing to roll out its first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy by early 2025. This ambitious policy focuses on integrating AI to strengthen cybersecurity across sectors, with capabilities to detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time, potentially averting critical data breaches. The AI policy aligns with Pakistan’s goal of becoming a …

VPN Block Trial in First Step Toward Internet Regulation On Sunday, the Pakistani government tested a six-hour block on over two dozen Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), marking a significant move toward internet regulation in the country. The trial, conducted between 4pm and 10pm, was the first time a government firewall visibly impacted internet access nationwide. The VPN block affected both …

OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a brief yet significant outage on Friday, affecting over 19,000 users for around 30 minutes. Despite the disruption, OpenAI quickly restored service by 5 pm PT (0100 GMT) with users regaining access within minutes. CEO Sam Altman took to X (formerly Twitter) to apologize for the downtime, acknowledging the inconvenience and reassuring users of the platform’s full …

Apple has taken a major step into artificial intelligence with the launch of Apple Intelligence. This new set of AI features is now available on select iPhones, iPads, and Mac devices, marking the company’s entrance into the fast-growing world of generative AI. Apple’s AI Vision Apple first announced these AI features in June, and now they’re here. Competing with big …

According to Samaa, In a significant move to enhance Pakistan’s tax system, the government has established a 10-member task force to digitize the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This initiative, supported by the State Information and Facilitation Center (SIFC), aims to streamline FBR’s operations through comprehensive digital transformation. Key Objectives of the Task Force The task force has been given …

PTCL Group Posts Significant Q3 Loss Despite Revenue Growth The PTCL Group has reported a notable Rs6.3 billion loss for the third quarter of 2024, marking a sharp rise from the Rs2.3 billion loss recorded during the same period last year. Over the first nine months of 2024, the company’s total losses escalated to Rs15.3 billion, a significant increase from …

Introduction Gitex Global 2024, the world’s largest technology and startup exhibition, kicked off today in Dubai, highlighting Pakistan’s rapidly growing information and communication technology (ICT) and startup ecosystem. This prestigious event provides a global platform for Pakistani companies to showcase their innovations and form partnerships with international tech firms. Pakistan’s Strong Presence at Gitex Global Alongside Gitex Global, the North …

Introduction Volta Space Technologies, a Montreal-based startup with US offices, has announced an innovative project called “LightGrid.” Specifically, this satellite network will orbit the moon, collecting solar power and transmitting it to spacecraft on the lunar surface. Moreover, the technology aims to provide uninterrupted power for lunar exploration missions, even in areas with no sunlight. LightGrid: A Revolutionary Power Solution …

US Court’s Ruling on Google Play Store A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google must allow rival tech firms’ apps to be available on its Google Play store. This ruling will last for three years and will take effect starting next month. This decision comes as part of the ongoing legal battle between Google and Epic Games, the creators …

In a significant enforcement of EU data privacy laws, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Meta, Facebook’s parent company, $101 million (€102 million) over inadequate security practices related to password protection. The fine comes after an investigation revealed that Meta had failed to adequately safeguard user passwords and had delayed notifying the regulator about the breach. The Breach: …