Deadly Explosion in Shahrag Claims 11 Lives, Injures Six

Harnai, Balochistan – A devastating explosion in the Shahrag area of Harnai claimed the lives of at least 11 labourers and left six others injured on Friday, Deputy Commissioner Hazrat Wali Kakar confirmed. Initially, nine labourers were reported dead, and six others sustained

Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok Amid US Ban Threat

Former United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that tech giant Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, as it faces a looming ban in the United States. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Monday night, Trump told reporters,

Chinese Startup DeepSeek Limits Registrations Following Cyberattack Amid Soaring Popularity

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced on Monday that it would temporarily restrict new registrations after a cyberattack disrupted its operations. The announcement follows a surge in the popularity of its AI assistant, which recently became the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store

TikTok Restores Services in U.S. as Trump Promises Revival

TikTok began reinstating its services on Sunday following a statement from President-elect Donald Trump, who pledged to restore the app’s access in the United States upon taking office on Monday. “Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it,” Trump declared during

Jamia Naeemia Issues Fatwa Against Illegal Immigration

LAHORE: Jamia Naeemia, a prominent religious institution in Pakistan, has issued a fatwa (religious decree) condemning the use of illegal means to travel abroad, The News reported on Saturday. The edict, issued by Dr. Mufti Raghib Hussain Naeemi and Mufti Imran Hanfi, declares

US Offers $10 Million Reward for Chinese Hacker in Global Cybercrime Case

Washington: The United States has announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Guan Tianfeng, a 30-year-old Chinese national accused of hacking computer firewalls and stealing sensitive data. Guan, who is believed to reside in China’s Sichuan Province, has

Government Proposes Tougher Cybercrime Laws to Curb Fake News and Online Misuse

The federal government has proposed stringent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA), introducing penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment or a Rs1 million fine for those found guilty of intentionally spreading fake news. Key Amendments The draft amendments,

Pakistan Sees Surge in Attempts to Access Porn Websites Despite Intensified Government Restrictions

Pakistanis are making up to 20 million daily attempts to access blocked explicit content via unregistered virtual private networks (VPNs), despite the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) efforts to curb such activity. A recent report by Geo News highlights that the PTA has blocked

Apple Unveils AI-Enhanced iPhone 16, Promises Siri Upgrades Amid Competitive Pressure from Huawei

September 10, 2024 – Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone 16 series on Monday, introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) features and promising enhancements to its Siri personal assistant. The company also announced upcoming AI-driven software upgrades, set to begin in test

WhatsApp to Introduce Username Feature, Enhancing User Privacy by Hiding Phone Numbers

WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is set to roll out a new feature that will enable users to chat without revealing their phone numbers. This privacy-focused update aims to enhance the overall messaging experience by allowing users to communicate solely