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By Tanveer Ahmed:
Lahore:1. PTA to Enforce Data Localization and Stricter Cybersecurity for Telecos
The PTA has finalised draft regulations titled CTDISR-2025, requiring telecom firms to localize data, maintain disaster-recovery and business continuity plans, adopt a Zero Trust security model, appoint CISOs and steering committees, and report serious cyber incidents within 24 hours. The regulations align with international standards and aim to replace the 2020 framework.
2. ChatGPT to Run on Amazon Web Services Following Nearly $40 Billion Deal
An agreement has been reported whereby ChatGPT’s parent company will host its services on AWS infrastructure, leveraging large-scale compute resources and Nvidia GB200/GB300 GPU clusters. The full deployment is expected by end-2026 with further expansion in 2027.
3. Here’s How You Can Cancel a Wrong Traffic Challan From Home
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched an online portal allowing motorists to request cancellation of erroneous or duplicate traffic challans from home. Users must enter vehicle registration and CNIC, select “Review”, and explain the error. A mobile app also supports this process.
4. Apple’s Glorified “AI Siri” May Just Be Google’s Gemini in the Background
Reports claim that Apple Inc. is working behind the scenes with Google Gemini to power the next-generation Siri. Apple reportedly conducted internal tests comparing models (including Anthropic’s Claude and Gemini) and chose Gemini for financial reasons; users would still see “Siri”, not Gemini branding.
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