In a landmark moment for planetary science, NASA has confirmed the long-speculated existence of lightning on Mars. This groundbreaking discovery, made possible by the sensitive instruments aboard the Perseverance rover, reshapes our understanding of the Red Planet’s dynamic and electrically active atmosphere. It validates decades of theoretical prediction and opens an entirely new chapter in […]
Affordable Urban EVs Introduced in 2-Door and 4-Door Models Alektra has officially launched its Metro electric vehicles in Pakistan, offering both 2-door and 4-door models designed for urban commuters. The company aims to provide affordable and eco-friendly mobility solutions, catering to growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. The Metro lineup comes with […]
Pakistan has marked another major milestone in its naval modernization efforts, successfully conducting the test flight of an indigenously developed ship-launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM). The achievement highlights the Navy’s growing technological capability and reinforces Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its maritime defence systems. According to official details, the missile is designed to strike both maritime […]
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 […]
Free AI Assistant Designed for K-12 Educators OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT for Teachers, a specialized version of its AI assistant tailored for classroom use. The service will be available free of charge to verified school employees until June 2027, marking a strategic push into the education sector. This initiative comes as students increasingly turn to […]
AI is powering innovation across Pakistan — from digital marketing to customer service.But behind the progress lies a growing threat: AI-fueled crime. Deepfake videos, cloned voices, and AI-generated scams are becoming alarmingly common.In 2025, Pakistan’s digital landscape faces an urgent question — how do we innovate safely without falling prey to AI manipulation? Common AI […]
Ultra-Compact Design Revolutionizes Portable Storage SanDisk has unveiled the groundbreaking Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive, now available in a 1TB capacity while maintaining its title as the world’s smallest storage device of its kind. Measuring a minuscule 18.5 x 15.7 x 13.6 mm and weighing merely 3 grams, this plug-and-stay solution offers unprecedented portability for […]
Finance Minister Hails Pakistan as Future Export Hub for Google Products Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb praised the launch of Pakistan’s first Google Chromebook assembly line, calling it a significant step toward establishing the country as a global export hub for technology products. Speaking at the Future Summit in Karachi, Aurangzeb highlighted Pakistan’s potential in digital […]
Landmark Partnership Expands OpenAI’s Compute Power Amazon Web Services (AWS) has entered into a $38 billion, seven-year cloud services agreement with OpenAI, marking one of the largest AI infrastructure deals in history. The partnership comes shortly after OpenAI’s corporate restructuring and represents its first major collaboration outside of Microsoft, signaling a strategic shift in its […]
Apple Set to Introduce Coffee, Burgundy, and Purple Variants Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro is expected to launch in three striking new color options—Coffee, Burgundy, and Purple—according to recent leaks from industry insiders. The revelation, first reported by sources including MacRumors, indicates a shift away from Apple’s traditional black and space gray finishes toward […]
A Milestone Recognition for Pakistan In a significant acknowledgment of Pakistan’s growing influence in the digital finance landscape, Bilal Bin Saqib has been named among the global crypto power players by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). The recognition places him alongside some of the world’s most influential figures in blockchain and cryptocurrency, highlighting his leadership […]
For decades, personal branding in Pakistan meant three things: a polished CV, a professional LinkedIn profile, and networking at industry events.But in 2025, that formula is no longer enough. Today, the real question isn’t “What do people find when they Google you?”It’s “Does your name appear when someone asks ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity about experts […]
A Trailblazer for Women in Technology Faiza Yousuf, co-founder of CaterpillHERS and a 2023 finalist for the Aurora Tech Award, is one of Pakistan’s most influential advocates for women in technology. Her mission is simple yet transformative — to ensure that every woman founder in Pakistan is seen, heard, and supported. In a field traditionally […]
Pakistan’s healthcare system has long struggled with access and affordability. In rural regions, doctor shortages are common; in urban hospitals, patient lines can stretch for hours. Into this gap, AI-powered chatbots are stepping in — promising instant medical advice and digital first aid. But a question looms:Can AI truly replace doctors for first aid, or […]
A New Challenge to the Online Encyclopedia Giant Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has launched a new online encyclopedia named Groikipedia, positioned as a direct competitor to Wikipedia, which Musk has frequently criticized for what he describes as ideological bias. The platform, labeled version 0.1, debuted with over 885,000 articles by Monday evening — […]
Karachi Traffic Police issued e-challans worth more than Rs12.5 million in just six hours after the implementation of the city’s new digital traffic enforcement system, according to an initial report shared by officials on Tuesday. The rapid enforcement drive marks the first major rollout of Karachi’s automated e-challan system, designed to improve road safety, ensure […]
For decades, tuition centers have powered Pakistan’s parallel education system.From FSC pre-med coaching in Lahore to CSS prep academies in Islamabad, the after-school tuition industry has been a multi-billion-rupee enterprise built on hard work, human expertise, and repetition. But in 2025, that model is being quietly challenged by a new rival — AI tutors. From […]
Elections in Pakistan have always been emotionally charged—fueled by rallies, slogans, and breaking news. But in 2025, another kind of campaign is unfolding behind the screens: the AI disinformation war. What once took massive media operations can now be done by a single person with a laptop and access to generative AI tools.From deepfake videos […]
