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Iran accuses WhatsApp of sharing data with Israel, urges citizens to delete app

Iran has accused WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by Meta, of sharing user data with Israel and advised citizens to stop using the service. The allegation comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel. No evidence was provided to support the claim. WhatsApp denied the accusation, stating that all messages are protected by end-to-end encryption, meaning […]

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China’s new laser satellite five times faster than Starlink

Technology, World / Web Desk

CHINA: Chinese scientists have successfully transmitted data from space to Earth at a staggering 1 Gbps speed—five times faster than Starlink by using a low-powered 02-watt laser from a satellite in geostationary orbit 36,000 kilometres above the Earth. The experiment, led by Professor Wu Jian of the Peking University of Posts and Telecommunications and Liu

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Samsung Galaxy A16 emerges as best-selling phone in Pakistan this month

Technology / Web Desk

Technology company Huawei has taken the top spot from Samsung’s Galaxy A16 in the latest rankings of the most popular smartphones, which were released last week. The Huawei P80 Ultra, a new entry, secured first place, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 came in second. Rounding out the rankings, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is in

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Pakistan railways teams up with PITB to drive digital transformation

National, Technology / Web Desk

A delegation from Pakistan Railways visited the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to review ongoing digital projects and explore future partnerships aimed at transforming railway operations through technology. Led by Pakistan Railways Director IT, Syed Ali Raza, the delegation included senior officials Abdul Qayyum, Khurram Shahzad, and Syed Zafar Gilani. During the meeting, Syed Ali

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PM calls for early finalization of Electric Vehicles Policy 2025

Technology / Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the swift finalisation of the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2025, calling for inclusive consultation with all relevant stakeholders. Chairing a high-level meeting in Lahore on Saturday to review the policy framework for promoting the electric vehicle industry, the prime minister stressed the urgency of implementing priority measures to

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PTA intensifies crackdown on illegal tampering of IMEI, sale of cloned mobile devicesa

Technology / Web Desk

In a significant enforcement action against illegal mobile device practices, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Lahore, in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Gujranwala, conducted two successful raids in Sialkot targeting the sale of tampered and cloned mobile phones. The first raid took place at Electro Mart, Allama Iqbal Chowk,

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Govt set to reform net metering policy in response to Solar boom

Must Read, Technology / Web Desk

The government has made a principled decision to revise the net metering policy in light of the increasing trend towards solar energy. According to sources within the Ministry of Energy, a summary concerning net metering has been prepared and is expected to be approved by the federal cabinet after the budget is presented. This summary

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Suzuki Swift production disrupted amid China’s rare earth export clampdown

Business, Must Read, Technology / Web Desk

Japanese auto manufacturing company Suzuki Swift product was halted amid China’s rare earth export clampdown. Several European automotive parts manufacturers have temporarily suspended production, and companies like Mercedes-Benz are exploring protective measures against potential shortages, as global concerns over China’s restrictions on rare earth exports rise. In April, Beijing halted exports of a broad range

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PTA conducts quality of service survey for fixed-line broadband in Pakistan

Technology / Web Desk

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully completed the Quality of Service (QoS) survey for fixed-line broadband services across 46 major cities in Pakistan, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Conducted during the first quarter of 2025, the survey aimed to evaluate the network performance of Broadband Service Providers (BSPs) and

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DPM, Uzbek FM hold key talks regarding Pak-Uzbekistan Railway Line Project

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Technology / Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister, Bakhtiyor Saidov. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, both leaders reviewed progress on the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan railway project during their discussion. They also consulted on the early finalisation of the framework agreement for the trilateral railway initiative.

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