Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into whether its chief executive, Jensen Huang, was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation following reports of his alleged relationship with a Chinese businesswoman suspected of working for Beijing. The company’s board announced that a committee of independent directors, supported by external legal advisers, would oversee the investigation. Nvidia...
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on November 4, 2026, nearly 22 years after its launch. The ageing space telescope, weighing approximately 3,200 pounds (1,452 kg), is approaching the end of its mission after spending more than two decades studying powerful cosmic events. According to NASA, the US Space Force...
Pakistan is preparing to send its first astronaut on a space mission from China on November 25, 2026, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced on Sunday. Speaking at the closing ceremony of World Space Week in Narowal, Iqbal said the mission would mark an important milestone in Pakistan’s space exploration efforts. The event was organised in...
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...