Pakistan’s proposed Auto Policy 2026–31, designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), has reportedly been shelved after local car manufacturers raised objections, forcing the government to restart the policy-making process. The Ministry of Industries and Production had prepared a new auto policy after consulting stakeholders, with a strong focus on promoting electric mobility...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to make the newly established federal government-operated National Central Data Center, Sky 47, available to all federal institutions, describing it as a key step towards improving digital governance and reducing public sector costs. Chairing a meeting on digital transformation, the prime minister also ordered the National Digital Commission...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched Pakistan’s first artificial intelligence-powered digital platform designed to replace paper-based operations in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), marking a significant step toward modernizing government administration. Named the Prime Minister’s Office System (PMOS), the platform integrates artificial intelligence into official workflows to streamline communication, monitor implementation of government directives and...
Thousands of users worldwide experienced disruptions on Facebook and Instagram after the two Meta-owned social media platforms suffered widespread outages on Sunday. The technical issues affected both the mobile apps and desktop websites, leaving many users unable to access their accounts or use key platform features. According to outage tracking website Downdetector, more than 4,800...
Malaysia has begun enforcing a nationwide ban preventing children under the age of 16 from registering new social media accounts, becoming one of the latest countries to tighten online safety regulations for minors. The new rules, which took effect on June 1, require major platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to verify users’...
Australia’s landmark ban on social media use for children under 16 is facing mounting criticism, with technology providers arguing that weak enforcement by platforms is undermining its effectiveness. The law, introduced in December, requires companies to prevent underage users from accessing their services or face heavy penalties. However, experts say the issue lies not in...
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasising its vital role in promoting the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. During a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, the premier highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to nuclear safety, security, and...
The acting head of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Indian-origin official Dr Madhu Gottumukkala, is facing scrutiny after reportedly uploading sensitive government documents to the public version of ChatGPT, triggering a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) review and internal security alerts. According to a Politico report, the files—related to government contracting and...
In a shocking legal development in the United States, a murder case has been filed against AI developer OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft over alleged negligence linked to a tragic death in Connecticut. According to the complaint, 56-year-old Stan Erik Solberg allegedly killed his 83-year-old mother, then took his own life—an act the family...
OpenAI has signed a deal with Australian data center operator NEXTDC to build a massive AI campus and GPU “supercluster” in western Sydney, a project valued at approximately US $4.6 billion (≈ A$7 billion). The planned facility at NEXTDC’s S7 site in Eastern Creek will host a hyperscale AI infrastructure aimed at supporting large AI...