Mobile tax hike may hinder digital future, warns GSMA Mobile phone penetration in Pakistan is currently at 40pc, a figure that should exceed 70pc, says head of Asia-Pacific at GSMA. Kalbe Ali Updated 16 Jun, 2024 11:28am
Google team to explore collaboration in education, tech sectors in Pakistan The visit follows a request from the education ministry to Google to aid Pakistan in creating a digitally-enabled education system. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 15 Jun, 2024 12:38pm
Humans mustn’t lose control of AI, says Pope Says AI represents an “epochal transformation” for mankind, but stresses need for close oversight. Reuters Published 15 Jun, 2024 07:21am
X makes ‘likes’ private ‘to protect users’ Musk says X saw a “massive increase” in likes after they were made private. AFP Published 14 Jun, 2024 07:53am
Cabinet approves law to digitise services sector PM Shehbaz asks law ministry to review Act to establish the National Digital Commission and Pakistan Digital Authority. The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Updated 12 Jun, 2024 09:56am
Prince Rahim opens software park in Hunza The park aims to provide uninterrupted power supply, high-speed internet, and a co-working space designed for startups, freelancers. Jamil Nagri Updated 09 Jun, 2024 12:08pm
China’s probe moves moon samples to spacecraft If successful, China will be the first country to ever return lunar matter from the far side of the moon. Reuters Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:14am
Boeing’s Starliner safely docks with space station The rendezvous was achieved despite an earlier loss of several guidance-control jet thrusters. Reuters Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:02am
Japan lawmakers probe UFO security ‘threat’ "Extremely irresponsible of us [...] to keep turning a blind eye to the unidentified,” former defence minister says. AFP Published 06 Jun, 2024 01:23pm
'Why use Netflix Pakistan when you can VPN to the US?' To successfully capture the market in Pakistan, Netflix will need patience and deep pockets. Khizr I. Tajammul Updated 02 Jul, 2016 11:03am
452 links of Netflix movie blocked: PTA IHC hears petition filed against blasphemous contents of movie. Malik Asad Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:38am
A 7-step guide for Pakistani victims of hacking and blackmail If mobility and other restrictions weren’t enough, online space too, is becoming a forbidden entity for Pakistani women. Nighat Dad Updated 02 May, 2017 12:16am
AI providing new tools to threat actors for attacks, says cybersecurity firm Cybersecurity giant Kaspersky warns of threats to corporations, individual users, says deepfake tools, services readily available for fraud, theft. Dawn.com Updated 13 Apr, 2024 07:50pm
Careem launches manual ride booking service in Karachi amid internet shutdown As internet services remain suspended, Careem launches service to facilitate its customers in Karachi. Updated 12 May, 2023 08:27pm
Censorship and disinformation Enhancing media literacy among the populace can empower individuals to critically analyse and question the information they encounter. Asad Baig Updated 27 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Centre issues dark web advisory to ministries, provinces to prevent data leaks “Dark web is being used by criminals, terrorists, hostile intelligence agencies and non-state actors,” says federal govt. Tahir Sherani Published 06 Jan, 2023 02:49pm
Child's play — Is video gaming dangerous? As a gamer, I would gawk in awe at gaming experiences but since the arrival of my child, I now look at them with dread. Adi Abdurab Updated 02 Jul, 2016 10:59am
For cellphone bargain hunting online, try PriceOye.pk A new startup brings all the best deals on a single website. Munir Rahool Published 20 Jul, 2016 05:45pm
Freelancers in Pakistan can now receive funds in real time. Here's how JazzCash and Payoneer have partnered to promote mobile money across Pakistan to facilitate freelance payments ADVERTISEMENT Updated 24 Jan, 2020 12:50pm
Govt launches virus information service on WhatsApp Facebook starts news hub for Pakistan. Ramsha Jahangir Updated 31 Mar, 2020 08:42am
InDrive expands operations to five new cities across Pakistan Ride-hailing service says it is looking to provide “seamless, convenient, and reliable mobility solutions” to a broader audience across the country. Dawn.com Published 27 Sep, 2023 05:15pm