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Viper and DHA Karachi Join Hands to Boost IT Skills in Pakistan
In an inspiring development for Pakistan’s technology sector, Viper Academy and the Defense Housing Authority (DHA) Karachi have entered into a transformative Memorandum...
5 Years Jail or Rs. 10 Lakh Fine for Fake News: Cybercrime Amendment Bill Drafted
The government has prepared the initial draft of the Cybercrime Amendment Bill, proposing severe penalties for spreading fake news. Under the draft, offenders...
Zong Users Report Unjustified Balance Deductions, Raise Concerns
Zong customers in Pakistan have reported unauthorized deductions from their accounts without any prior requests. Numerous users have voiced their frustration over this...
Internet and Mobile Services to Be Partially Suspended in Islamabad, KP, and Punjab
The government has decided to suspend internet and mobile phone services in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab starting November 23. According to Geo...
PTA Extends Deadline for Unregistered VPNs by Two Weeks
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to grant an additional two-week deadline for unregistered VPNs. According to Geo, unregistered VPN users now...
VPN Users to Remain Unaffected by Internet Bans: PTA Chairman
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that individuals using registered VPNs will not face internet disruptions. He further stated...
Risk of Cyberattacks Through AI Chatbots: Advisory Issued
The National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued an advisory warning about potential cyber threats linked to AI chatbots like ChatGPT. According...
Senate Briefed on WhatsApp Account Hacking Incidents by Interior Ministry
In a written response presented in the Senate, the Interior Ministry revealed that nearly 1,500 WhatsApp accounts were hacked over the last four...
Meta to Launch Its Own AI Search Engine to Compete with Google
Meta has decided to develop its own artificial intelligence (AI)-based search engine, aiming to reduce reliance on Google and Microsoft’s Bing. According to...
Online Sellers Targeted, Fraudster Arrested for Skipping Payments and Escaping, Recover 95 Stolen Lady Suits
In a timely operation near Anarkali Flats, Bilal Colony, Karachi, police arrested Malik Muhammad Afham, involved in online fraud. The accused placed orders...
