A Modern Digital Framework for Pakistan The Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024, presented in the National Assembly, marks a significant leap toward modernizing Pakistan’s governance and economy. This bill aims to harness technology to enhance public services, promote innovation, and accelerate economic growth. Building a Digital Governance System At the heart of the bill lies…
Introducing Innovative Shortcuts for Quick Updates WhatsApp has unveiled a series of enhancements to its Updates tab, focusing on improving user accessibility for status and channel management. As reported by WABetaInfo, the latest update introduces smart shortcuts that simplify sharing photos, videos, and more. Simplified Media Sharing With the new shortcuts, uploading photos and videos…
Telcos Set Prerequisites for Pakistan’s 5G Deployment Telecom operators in Pakistan are gearing up for the 5G era but are calling for critical policy adjustments before the rollout. Their demands include lower taxation, staggered payment plans, and local currency spectrum payments to ensure a sustainable framework for next-gen technology. NERA’s Involvement: Crafting Pakistan’s 5G Strategy…
Apple Breaks New Ground with In-House ModemIn a landmark development, Apple’s first self-developed 5G modem, Sinope, will debut in 2025 alongside the new iPhone SE. The modem signifies Apple’s transition towards greater technological autonomy, reducing its reliance on external vendors like Qualcomm. A Closer Look at the Sinope ModemDeveloped over five years, Sinope supports sub-6…
China is taking bold steps to elevate its technological capabilities with plans to upgrade its 5G network to 5G-A, according to the National Data Bureau’s newly released draft guidelines. The move highlights China’s ambition to stay ahead in global digital innovation while laying the groundwork for 6G research and development. Strengthening Infrastructure and Global Connectivity…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is venturing into the mobile gaming sphere with an exciting new title, ‘FIFA Rivals,’ designed for iOS and Android. Partnering with the innovative Mythical Games, FIFA aims to bring a fresh, interactive football experience to fans worldwide. Introducing ‘FIFA Rivals’: A Game for Football Enthusiasts ‘FIFA Rivals’ will…
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has introduced the Honhaar Scholarship Program, a landmark initiative aimed at supporting education for underprivileged yet talented students. The program’s budget of Rs. 130 billion highlights its scale and importance in shaping Punjab’s future. Key Details of Eligibility To qualify for the scholarship, students must fulfill…
“This is a Mental Problem,” Says Renowned Scholar on VPN Fatwa Prominent Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil has voiced strong criticism of the recent fatwa issued by the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), which declared the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) as un-Islamic. In an interview with a private news channel, the Maulana dismissed…
New AI Model “Orion” from OpenAI Expected to Offer Limited Advancements Over GPT-4 OpenAI’s forthcoming model, Orion, has AI enthusiasts excited yet cautious, with many wondering whether it will truly elevate the large language model (LLM) landscape. As the successor to GPT-4, Orion is expected to perform better in language tasks but may not showcase…
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman Returns After Sabbatical to Take on New Role Three months after stepping away, OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has returned to the AI giant with a fresh focus. Announcing his comeback on X, he wrote, “Longest vacation of my life complete. Back to building @OpenAI.” The company later confirmed Brockman’s return, stating he…