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China Files 200,000 Satellites Ambition Challenging SpaceX Dominance
US & China - (Special Correspondent / Web Desk)
In late December 2025, Chinese companies submitted ITU filings for two huge constellations—CTC-1 and CTC-2—each with 96,714 satellites, plus smaller proposals pushing the total over…
No Relief in Sight: Mobile Phone Taxes Remain High Ahead of 5G Rollout
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Despite repeated demands from the telecom sector, no progress has been made on reducing taxes on imported mobile phones, sources said, raising concerns ahead of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction.
Telecom operators have…
PTA Warns Against Spreading False, Hateful Content Online
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned social media users to immediately remove illegal, hateful, defamatory or misleading content, stressing that violations could lead to legal action under the…
Cloud DevFest 2025 Empowers Future IT Talent
Islamabad: (Web Desk) - Google Developer Groups (GDG) Cloud Islamabad, in collaboration with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), successfully hosted Cloud DevFest 2025, bringing together industry leaders, developers,…
WhatsApp Hijacking Cases Surge, N-CERT Issues Alert
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - WhatsApp Hijacking, Pakistan has witnessed a worrying surge in WhatsApp account hijacking incidents, prompting the National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT or N-CERT) to issue a nationwide alert.…
Internet Slowdowns Expected Nationwide on January 15
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk)- Internet users across Pakistan are likely to experience slow speeds and possible connectivity issues on January 15 due to scheduled maintenance on a major international submarine internet cable.
Internet service…
Disney+ Plans TikTok-Style Video Feed to Boost Daily Engagement
LAS VEGAS: Disney+ is planning to roll out a TikTok-style short-form video feed in the United States later this year, signaling a major shift in how the streaming platform wants audiences to discover and engage with content.
The update was…
Apple and Google Join Forces for AI Integration
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Apple and Google announced a landmark multi-year partnership on Monday, under which Apple’s next-generation AI features, including its Siri assistant, will be powered by Google’s Gemini technology. The collaboration…
AI Wearables Revolutionize Early Detection of Major Diseases
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - AI-powered wearable devices are transforming preventive healthcare, making early detection of major diseases more accessible. Beyond smartwatches and rings, innovations now include headsets that monitor brain…
