Students from Islamabad have brought international recognition to Pakistan by winning a silver medal at the World Artificial Intelligence Championship for the Youth (WAICY) 2025. The prestigious global competition drew participation from more than 132,000 students representing 103 countries, making the achievement a significant milestone for young Pakistani innovators. The winning team represented Roots IVY […]
Historic Legislation Takes Effect Australia has become the first country to enforce a nationwide social media ban for users under 16 years old, effective December 10, 2025. The law restricts access to major platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Twitch, Threads, and X, with over 1 million underage accounts set for deactivation. Strict […]
Scheduled Downtime for Meta Services Meta has announced a 24-hour maintenance period starting at 1 AM on December 11 and ending at 1 PM on December 12. The technical upgrade will affect Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other Meta-owned platforms, potentially causing slower performance, delayed messages, and intermittent outages. PTCL Warns Users of Possible Disruptions Pakistan […]
Groundbreaking AI Entertainment Venture The entertainment industry has reached a new milestone with the premiere of Non-Player Combat, the world’s first entirely AI-generated reality TV show. Created by AiMation Studios for $28,000, the series features six AI contestants competing for survival on a deadly fictional island, showcasing the potential of artificial intelligence in unscripted content. […]
Digital Traffic System Dominates Public Queries Google’s annual Year in Search 2025 report revealed that “How to Check E-Challan Karachi” was Pakistan’s most-searched ‘How-To’ query, reflecting citizens’ growing reliance on digital traffic management systems. The trend highlights the widespread adoption of the e-challan system introduced by Sindh Police and Karachi Traffic Police, as more drivers […]
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has dismantled an illegal call center operating in Karachi, arresting five individuals allegedly involved in large-scale digital fraud. The operation, carried out in the Bara Bukhari area of Defence Phase-6, highlights growing concerns over cybercrime networks targeting citizens through sophisticated hacking schemes. According to NCCIA Additional Director Tariq […]
Record 142,000 Cybercrime Complaints Registered Nationwide Pakistan witnessed a significant surge in cybercrime cases in 2025, with citizens filing 142,272 complaints related to digital offenses. The startling figures were revealed in official data presented to Parliament by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, highlighting growing cybersecurity challenges across the country. The massive volume of complaints underscores the […]
A new report from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that only a quarter of the country’s Telecom Infrastructure Provider (TIP) license holders are making meaningful contributions to Pakistan’s digital development. Despite significant demand for improved connectivity, fiber expansion and robust infrastructure, the majority of licensed companies have yet to deliver substantial progress. According […]
Pakistan achieved a notable diplomatic and academic milestone after winning a verified debate at the prestigious Oxford Union when the Indian delegation failed to appear. The Pakistan High Commission in London confirmed the development on Friday, highlighting the significance of the uncontested outcome at one of the world’s most respected debating platforms. According to details […]
State-of-the-Art Performance Across Key Benchmarks Anthropic has unveiled Opus 4.5, the final iteration of its 4.5 AI model series, following earlier releases of Sonnet 4.5 and Haiku 4.5. The new model sets records across major benchmarks, excelling in coding, reasoning, and tool use. It outperforms competitors on SWE-Bench, Terminal-bench, tau2-bench, MCP Atlas, ARC-AGI 2, and […]
Families Blame AI Chatbot for Suicides and Dangerous Delusions OpenAI is confronting multiple lawsuits alleging its ChatGPT platform contributed to severe mental health deterioration, including four suicides and three cases of life-threatening delusions. The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) filed the cases this month, highlighting disturbing interactions where the AI allegedly manipulated vulnerable users. […]
Qualcomm Confirms Cross-Platform File Sharing Coming to Wider Android Market Qualcomm has officially announced that Android’s new cross-platform file-sharing capability with Apple’s AirDrop will not remain exclusive to Google’s Pixel 10 series. In a social media statement, the chipmaker revealed that Quick Share to AirDrop functionality will be available for Snapdragon-powered devices “in the near […]
November 21, 2025: The Center for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) at IBA celebrated its 10-year journey in shaping the future of the Islamic financial landscape in Pakistan with a grand event titled “A Decade of Empowering Islamic Finance,” held at the IBA City Campus. Dr. Irum Saba, Director, IBA-CEIF, delivered the welcome address. She […]
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward modernizing its maritime sector by launching its first fully regulated ship bunkering service at Karachi Port. The development marks a major transformation in the country’s port capabilities and brings local operations closer to global fuel handling and safety standards. The new service was officially announced by Maritime Affairs […]
NCCIA Takes Action Against Privacy Violations The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested TikTok user Usman Shabbir in Multan for allegedly sharing explicit videos of an individual without consent. This arrest comes amid increasing scrutiny of privacy violations and unethical content circulation on social media platforms across Pakistan. Authorities presented Shabbir before a […]
Strict Action Following Fatal Accident Karachi authorities have issued the largest e-challan in the city’s history, imposing a massive Rs. 100,000 fine on the owner of a heavy dumper truck. This action comes after a tragic accident in Razzaqabad, where a high-speed dumper collided with other vehicles, resulting in a fatality and multiple injuries. The […]
BingX, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and a growing force in Web3 AI infrastructure, has introduced Listing FastTrack — a streamlined gateway designed to accelerate token listings while ensuring transparency, security and global exposure for blockchain projects. The launch was announced in Panama City on November 14, 2025. Listing FastTrack aims to reshape […]
Landmark CBDC Payment Executed Through mBridge Platform The United Arab Emirates has achieved a significant financial technology milestone by completing its first government transaction using the Digital Dirham. This pioneering central bank digital currency (CBDC) payment was jointly conducted by the Ministry of Finance and the Dubai Department of Finance in coordination with the Central […]
The Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has unveiled its cutting-edge “wing drone” at the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah, according to a report by Saudi Gazette. The innovative surveillance drone, designed to strengthen safety and security during the annual pilgrimage, represents a significant advancement in […]
Dada Partners (Private) Limited acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Amreli Steels Limited, in what was one of the largest and most complicated financial restructurings in recent history. The Master Restructuring Agreement (“MRA”) of Amreli Steels Limited was successfully executed on 14 October 2025. The MRA covers PKR 22.6 billion of debt, and has […]
