5G licences issued to three companies
Pakistan has moved a step closer to the launch of 5G services, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issuing licences to three telecom companies, paving…
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Is X down? Users report widespread app outage
X (formerly Twitter) has reportedly grappled with a severe outage today, affecting tens of thousands of users around the world. As per Downdetector, a web…
A mystery AI model has developers buzzing
A powerful artificial intelligence model that appeared anonymously on a developer platform last week has sparked speculation that Chinese startup DeepSeek may be quietly testing…
Meta Unveils Roadmap for New In-House AI Chips
WASHINGTON: Meta Platforms has announced plans to develop a new series of in-house artificial intelligence chips as part of its efforts to expand data-centre capacity…
Instagram Down in Pakistan as Thousands Report Outage
ISLAMABAD: Users across Pakistan experienced widespread disruption on Instagram on Wednesday, with thousands reporting problems accessing the platform. Many users said they were unable to…
Microsoft Urges Pentagon to Pause Blacklisting of Anthropic
Tech giant Microsoft has asked a US court to temporarily halt the Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI company Anthropic, warning that the move could disrupt military…
Pakistan Begins Auction of 5G Spectrum for Fastest Internet Services
ISLAMABAD: The auction process for Pakistan’s high-speed 5G spectrum has officially begun in Islamabad, marking a major step toward introducing next-generation mobile internet services in…
SECP Launches Digital Registry to Ensure Transparency in Corporate Ownership
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has introduced a digital Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) registry aimed at improving transparency in corporate ownership across…
Fake AI Satellite Images Fuel Disinformation in US-Iran War
WASHINGTON: The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has sparked a wave of AI-generated satellite images spreading disinformation online, raising concerns among…
First Total Lunar Eclipse of 2026 to Occur Today
The first total lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur today, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Often referred to as a “Blood Moon,” the event…