techendPakistani Freelancers Earn Record $1.76 Billion in FY2025–26 as Digital Exports Surge
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : Pakistan’s freelance workforce generated a record $1.76 billion in foreign exchange during the 2025–26 fiscal year, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s digital economy…
China Bans AI Chatbots From Encouraging Romantic Relationships Under New Rules
By Sabeeh Zanair : China has introduced new regulations restricting artificial intelligence companion chatbots from fostering emotional dependence, marking one of the world’s most comprehensive attempts to regulate human-AI relationships…
Punjab Launches Electric Bike Scheme 2026, Offering 100,000 E-Bikes to Students
By Tanveer Ahmed : The Punjab government has launched the Electric Bike Scheme 2026, under which 100,000 electric motorcycles will be distributed to students across the province to improve access…
Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until August 24, 2026
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : Pakistan has extended its restriction on Indian aircraft using its airspace for another month, keeping the ban in place until 24 August 2026, according to…
BISP Launches Digital Wallet System to Simplify Payments for Millions of Beneficiaries
By Ariz Riaz : The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has begun rolling out a new Digital Wallet System aimed at making welfare payments faster, more secure and transparent, with…
Skyroot Makes History as India’s First Private Company to Reach Orbit with Vikram-1 Rocket
By Sabeeh Zanair : Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace has successfully launched the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, marking a major milestone for India’s commercial space industry and strengthening…
Google Pixel 11a Leak Hints at Tensor G6 Chip, Brighter Display and New Camera
By Web Desk : Google’s next budget smartphone, the Pixel 11a, could receive one of its biggest upgrades yet, according to a new leak that points to a more powerful…
Islamabad to Install AI-Powered Traffic Signals Under Safe City Expansion Plan
By Tanveer Ahmed : Islamabad is preparing to deploy artificial intelligence-powered traffic signals as part of the Safe City Expansion Project, with authorities aiming to ease congestion, improve road safety…
Steam Offers Three PC Games for Free This Weekend Ahead of July 20 Deadline
By Sabeeh Zanair : Steam users have until 20 July at 1:00 PM to play three PC games for free as part of the platform’s latest Free Weekend promotion, giving…
Pakistan’s Power Generation Costs Rise 14% as Expensive Fuels Push Up Electricity Prices
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : Pakistan’s average fuel cost for electricity generation increased by 14% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by greater reliance on costly fuels such as re-gasified liquefied…
SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch After Engine Issue, Shares Fall Following Scrub
By Web Desk : SpaceX has postponed the launch of its next-generation Starship rocket after an automatic safety system halted the countdown when several engines failed to ignite, delaying a…
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Assembly Slips as Imports Surge Ahead of Budget
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing declined in June, while imports rose sharply, signalling a shift in the handset market despite continued overall growth in consumer demand.…
Pakistan Raises Fuel Prices Again as Government Introduces Daily Petroleum Price Revisions
By Ariz Riaz : The federal government has announced another increase in petroleum prices, lifting the cost of both petrol and high-speed diesel while introducing a new policy that will…
Pakistan to Allow Up to 10 Free eSIM Transfers Under New Telecom Policy
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan is set to introduce a new policy allowing mobile users to transfer their eSIMs between devices up to 10 times free of charge, as authorities…
Hackers Claim Breach of India’s Largest Nuclear Plant, Leaking Sensitive Files on the Dark Web
By Ariz Riaz : A ransomware group has published thousands of files allegedly linked to India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, raising fresh concerns over cybersecurity at critical national infrastructure. The…
Pakistan’s 5G Launch Unlikely to Raise Mobile Data Prices Initially, PTA Says
By Sabeeh Zanair : Mobile phone users in Pakistan are not expected to pay higher data charges when commercial 5G services are introduced, with telecom operators planning to offer next-generation…
PIA Moves Closer to Adding 16 Boeing Aircraft in Major Fleet Modernisation Push
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is moving forward with plans to expand and modernise its fleet, with the national carrier expected to acquire 16 Boeing aircraft as…
Punjab to Distribute 100,000 Free Electric Bikes to Students Under Major Education Drive
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a province-wide programme to distribute 100,000 free electric bikes to students, describing the initiative as part of a…
Pakistan Joins China-Led Global AI Alliance as Shanghai Conference Showcases New Tech Race
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan is set to become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), as Islamabad joins a China-led effort to shape global rules…
China’s Electric Taxi Boom Shields Economy From Global Oil Price Shocks
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : China’s rapid shift towards electric taxis and ride-hailing vehicles is creating a new buffer against rising oil prices, reducing the country’s dependence on petrol while…
