One of the key enablers of the rollout is the recent price reduction of single-phase smart meters. The government has cut the price from around Rs 20,000 to Rs 15,000 per unit. A spokesperson explained that significant procurement reforms and competitive market engagement made the cost reduction possible. Scope and Scale of Deployment Approximately 80…
The federal cabinet has approved an 85 percent increase in the rental allowance ceiling for government employees from BS-1 to BS-22 in major cities, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. This move, intended to offset surging housing costs, amounts to what many are calling a “big salary boost” for federal staff. Background: Rising…
In a significant move affecting thousands of aspiring students worldwide, Canada has sharply decreased approvals for new study permits in 2025. According to data from ApplyBoard, this year’s approvals are expected to hit the lowest level in more than ten years, signaling a dramatic policy shift in how Canada manages its international education sector. Study…
In one of the largest data exposures of 2025, researchers confirmed that Gmail-associated passwords were discovered within a database containing over 183 million account credentials.The massive dataset was traced back to infostealer malware logs, which secretly collect login details from infected devices rather than from direct website breaches. What Is the Infostealer Leak? Cybersecurity experts…
Pakistan’s gaming industry witnessed a defining moment as Jazz GameNow powered Takedown 2025, the country’s biggest esports showdown to date. Hosted at the Nishtar Complex, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, from October 24 to 26, the event attracted thousands of gaming enthusiasts, professional players, and industry stakeholders. The tournament, organized in collaboration with Baaz, featured high-intensity competitions,…
The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) for Sindh was successfully conducted on Sunday, witnessing an impressive turnout of 32,531 candidates. The examination, organized under the supervision of the Sukkur IBA Testing Service (SIBAU), was held across ten centers — nine in Sindh and one in Islamabad — ensuring a smooth and transparent process….
Pakistan is set to save nearly $1 billion annually after its nationwide transition toward electric vehicles (EVs), according to the Ministry of Industries and Production. The shift aims to cut dependency on imported oil while promoting cleaner, sustainable transportation. This initiative marks one of the country’s most ambitious energy reforms, designed to stabilize the economy…
Pakistan is preparing to roll out its first-ever National Esports Policy, marking a significant milestone for the country’s rapidly expanding gaming community. The initiative, led by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, aims to formalize and professionalize esports through an official National Esports Federation. This new framework is designed to…
OpenAI has officially unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered browser designed to merge intelligent conversation with everyday browsing. This move marks OpenAI’s boldest step yet toward challenging the dominance of search giants like Google and transforming how users interact with information online. Available initially for macOS, with versions for Windows, iOS, and Android on the way,…
On October 21, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s largest cloud computing provider, experienced a major outage that brought parts of the internet to a standstill. The disruption began around 07:11 GMT and primarily affected AWS’s US-East-1 region in Northern Virginia — its oldest and most widely used data center. According to Al Jazeera,…
