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Telecom Bill 2026: Govt clears air on Property Rights Concerns
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The controversial proposed changes to Pakistan’s telecom laws sparked growing debate, with concerns emerging over whether telecom companies could gain broader access to private property for network infrastructure…
NA Committee Proposes Installment Plan For Mobile Taxes
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) - Members of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance have proposed allowing mobile phone taxes and registration charges to be paid in installments, aiming to make smartphone ownership more affordable for…
European Robot Makers Challenge China at Vivatech
PARIS: (Web Desk) - Humanoid robots capable of performing tasks ranging from greeting visitors to harvesting grapes stole the spotlight at this year's Vivatech technology exhibition in Paris, as European companies showcased their ambitions…
US Reveals Grok AI Used in Iran Strikes
WASHINGTON: (Web Desk) - A US government legal filing has revealed that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, was used to support American military operations targeting Iran, bringing renewed attention to the…
UK Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s
London-(Akram Abid/Web Desk)--The United Kingdom has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, marking one of the most significant online safety reforms in Europe. Prime…
Musk’s First Trillionaire Purchase: SpaceX Buys Cursor for $60 Billion
SpaceX - (Web Desk) - Elon Musk's SpaceX has officially agreed to buy Cursor for $60 billion, just days after the company made history with the biggest IPO ever on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
SpaceX will pay for the deal entirely in stock.…
MrBeast Becomes First YouTuber to Reach 500 Million Subscribers
Washington: (Web Desk) - Renowned YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, has become the first YouTuber in history to reach 500 million subscribers on YouTube.
A significant portion of MrBeast’s audience consists…
Punjab to expand ‘Liquid Tree’ project to tackle urban air pollution
LAHORE (Web Desk) – The Punjab government on Sunday approved the expansion of its “Liquid Tree” initiative as part of efforts to promote an environmentally friendly province through modern scientific solutions.
The project, managed by…
Govt Proposes 5% Tax on Social Media Earnings
Islamabad: (Web Desk) - The federal government has proposed a 5 percent withholding tax on income earned through social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, according to reports.
The proposed measure will…
