YouTube has announced its End-of-Year List 2024, celebrating the platform’s most popular videos. The list is a reflection of moments that resonated with audiences across Pakistan, suggesting the nation’s diverse…
Pakistan’s IT Industry is Losing $1M Every Hour of Internet Outage, says P@sha
The IT sector in Pakistan is currently grappling with considerable obstacles stemming from frequent internet outages and slow connectivity. Experts estimate that these issues could lead to financial losses surpassing…
Government Amends Cybercrime Law to Combat Fake News and Online Misinformation
The government is set to implement major revisions to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016, which will impose stricter regulations on online content and social media platforms. The…
Workers Accuse Apple of Illegal Spying and Stifling Free Speech
Apple may pride itself on protecting customer privacy, but a recent lawsuit suggests its employees might not enjoy the same safeguards. Filed in California state court, the complaint accuses Apple…
PTA Delays VPN Ban: What It Means for Internet Users in Pakistan
In a surprising turn of events, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided not to enforce its proposed ban on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). The decision follows a legal review…
Internet interruptions are occurring due to fault in underwater cable – PTA
Following significant criticism from online users and organizations in the tech industry regarding ongoing internet outages, the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has finally addressed the situation, attributing it to a…
No Phone Number, WhatsApp to Introduce Unique Usernames
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will fundamentally change how users connect. Traditionally, WhatsApp has relied on contact numbers as its core requirement. However, according to a WABetaInfo report,…
OpenAI Introduces GPT-4o Mini
OpenAI has recently unveiled GPT-4o mini, a new AI model designed to enhance accessibility to advanced language processing capabilities previously offered by the GPT-4 engine. Priced competitively at 15 cents…
Facebook is blocked in Pakistan across several service providers: NetBlocks
According to Internet monitoring site Netblocks, many service providers in the country limited Facebook access on Wednesday, Yaum-i-Ashura or Muharram 10. Mobile internet services are frequently limited on this occasion….
