YouTube has once again proven its dominance in the digital ad economy. According to Alphabet’s Q2 2025 earnings report, the platform pulled in $9.8 billion in advertising revenue—a 13% rise compared to the same quarter last year. The numbers narrowly beat Wall Street’s projected $9.6 billion, signaling continued investor confidence. As traditional broadcast TV continues […]
AI Policy Set for Rollout After Year-Long Consultations Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has announced that Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy—finalized after extensive consultations with local and international stakeholders—is likely to receive official approval soon. Speaking at a seminar at Quaid-i-Azam University, the minister emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to […]
A New Era for Royal Portraiture At the 2025 AI for Good Global Summit held at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, history was made through a pioneering fusion of British royal tradition and advanced artificial intelligence. The event witnessed the unveiling of an AI-generated portrait of King Charles III, titled ‘Algorithm King.’ The unique […]
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward embracing the future of finance by signing a letter of intent (LoI) with El Salvador to collaborate on initiatives related to Bitcoin and digital assets. This landmark agreement, reported by local media, marks the beginning of a new era in digital diplomacy and underlines the growing importance of […]
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has addressed widespread speculation surrounding Microsoft’s recent exit from Pakistan. Speaking to reporters after an IT Committee meeting, she offered much-needed clarification following the tech giant’s global restructuring. “Microsoft has undergone a global shift, laying off between 15,000 and 16,000 employees,” the minister said. “However, […]
Bitcoin shattered previous records on Monday, reaching an unprecedented high of $121,207.55 during the early hours of Asian trading. This marks the first time the world’s leading digital asset has broken the $120,000 barrier, fueled by growing optimism around pending US regulatory reforms and strong political backing from former President Donald Trump. At the time […]
Historic Step towards Digital Economy The Government of Pakistan has taken a momentous stride in the digital finance sector by approving the “Virtual Assets Act, 2025.” This landmark legislation, officially sanctioned by the Federal Cabinet, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and President Asif Ali Zardari, seeks to regulate the rapidly evolving virtual asset industry in alignment […]
Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, has officially stepped down from her role, ending a tumultuous chapter in Elon Musk’s ongoing attempt to reinvent Twitter into the so-called “everything app.” Her resignation comes just a day after the company’s Grok chatbot sparked public outrage by promoting antisemitic tropes, although no direct link between the incident […]
Apple is reportedly preparing for one of its largest hardware overhauls in recent years, aiming to unveil more than 15 new product updates in the second half of 2025. Spanning across the iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and an expanding range of home devices, the Cupertino giant appears set to reassert its dominance in consumer […]
The Federal Government has finalized plans for the rollout of the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme 2025, with the official distribution ceremony scheduled for July 25 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. The announcement was made during a special committee session chaired by Education Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Held to review implementation strategy, the […]
The popular video-sharing platform TikTok is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares for a potential sale of its U.S. operations. According to a report from The Information, TikTok is developing a new version of its app specifically for users in the United States. This move comes amidst ongoing negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Pakistan Railways has launched a much-needed digital upgrade to its services with the release of a new mobile application—Track My Train. The app, announced on June 18, 2025, is designed to give passengers real-time tracking information on train movements across the country. The new platform officially replaces the older Pakistan Railway Tracking System, which had […]
Meta is enhancing WhatsApp with AI-driven chat summarisation, aiming to solve one of the most common problems faced by users — unread message overload. Starting with users in the United States, WhatsApp is now introducing a new tool called “Message Summaries,” which leverages Meta’s AI infrastructure to produce brief, readable overviews of unread messages. The […]
A recent internal memo from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the U.S. House of Representatives has revealed that WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging app owned by Meta, has been officially banned on House-issued mobile devices. The decision, attributed to ongoing security concerns and potential risks related to data privacy, underscores growing caution within the […]
Paradox Pakistan, the idea of free speech exists as both a constitutional promise and a daily challenge. While Article 19 of the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, this right is often filtered through a lens of state security, religion, and public morality. The paradox lies in the coexistence of progressive legal frameworks and repressive practices. […]
The Punjab government has mandated vehicle emission testing in Lahore and major cities, offering free service until 30 June 2025. This initiative aims to combat rising air pollution by ensuring vehicles comply with National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS). Multiple permanent booths and mobile units have been deployed to accommodate the volume . Testing Facilities and […]
PTA Distributes Free Smartphones to Female SIM Owners Nationwide In a significant move to promote digital inclusivity, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with local mobile phone manufacturers, has announced the distribution of 2,000 free smartphones to female SIM owners across Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. This initiative aligns with […]
PTA Celebrates Digital Milestone with Free Data and Minutes for All Users In a move to celebrate Pakistan’s fast-paced digital expansion, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a special one-day offer of free 2GB mobile data and 200 on-net minutes for all users across the country. This initiative marks a major milestone—crossing 200 million […]
A Landmark Move by Adobe In a groundbreaking shift for mobile photo editing, Adobe has officially released the Photoshop Beta for Android—and it’s available for free. Long considered the gold standard in image editing, Photoshop’s transition from desktop exclusivity to mobile availability marks a significant step in making professional-grade tools more accessible to a wider […]
The government is moving forward with plans to implement a facial recognition system within the year, aiming to enhance national security, streamline administrative operations, and improve public service delivery. The initiative, which has been under discussion for several years, marks a significant step in the country’s digital transformation agenda and raises both expectations and concerns […]
