NADRA under fire as app lets ‘deceased users’ cancel ID through liveness check
Islamabad — The NADRA mobile app has come under scrutiny for a bizarre feature that appears to let deceased individuals cancel their own ID cards — after…
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Telecom services hit by floods in KP as PTA, operators push for urgent restoration
Telecommunication services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and several other flood-affected regions have suffered major disruptions after flash floods damaged key…
Free Zong minutes and SMS announced for flood-hit districts including Swat, Buner and Muzaffarabad
In a bid to support flood-stricken communities, Zong 4G has rolled out 30 free on-net minutes and 30 free all-network SMS for its subscribers in disaster-hit…
China launches first-ever humanoid robot games with sports, kung fu and real-world tasks
BEIJING – China has taken another bold step in the tech race by launching the world’s first humanoid robot games, which opened Friday at Beijing’s National…
YouTube turns to AI to stop kids from bypassing age restrictions
YouTube is tightening its child-safety measures with a new artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to catch underage users who pretend to be adults on the…
Pakistan confirms full activation of new high-tech remote sensing satellite
Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has confirmed that the country’s latest remote sensing satellite is fully operational after…
Leaked images reveal iPhone 17 Pro camera and button layout ahead of launch
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro may officially debut next month, with rumors pointing to a September 9 announcement. Meanwhile, case maker dbrand has shared images of its…
Zong, ZTE unveil world-first 8T8R Ultra-Broadband Radio and intelligent antenna solution in Pakistan
KARACHI – In a groundbreaking move, Zong and ZTE Corporation have introduced the first high-power 8T8R Ultra-Broadband Radio (HP 8T8R UBR) combined with a…
TECNO Spark 40 Pro+ and Spark 40 Pro debut in Pakistan with ultra-slim build and AI-powered tools
KARACHI – TECNO has expanded its smartphone lineup in Pakistan with the Spark 40 Series, unveiling the Spark 40 Pro+ and Spark 40 Pro. Both models combine…
Shehbaz Sharif urges fast-tracking of Islamabad Technology Park to drive Pakistan’s digital economy
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to speed up the construction of Islamabad’s Technology Park, warning that delays could…