Oct 01, 2026
Chaudhry Arslan
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a National Faceless Centre (NFC) in Islamabad to introduce a new digital system for tax audits and assessments. The initiative aims to reduce direct interaction between taxpayers and tax officers while making the tax process more transparent and technology-driven.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and The National Cyber, Emergency Response Team (National CERT) of Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cybersecurity cooperation, coordination, and resilience across Pakistan’s higher education sector.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has told the Islamabad High Court that there is currently no specific law in Pakistan prohibiting children under 16 from using social media, arguing that the regulator cannot create an age-verification system beyond the powers granted to it by law.
Oct 01, 2026
Chaudhry Arslan
Samsung is expanding the stable One UI 9 Android 17 update to the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra with new Galaxy AI, privacy and security features.
Samsung is expanding its Android 17-based One UI 9 update to Galaxy S26, S25, Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 devices with new AI, privacy and customization features.
WhatsApp is expanding its parental control features to teen accounts, giving parents more options to manage how their children use the messaging platform. The latest update adds alerts for group activity along with new controls for Channels, Status updates and Meta AI.
Two ordinary-looking buildings in a Karachi residential neighborhood have become the centre of one of the larger cyber fraud cases reported this year. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) says it arrested more than 70 people in two raids on call centres in PECHS, both run by the same organization.
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has identified major gaps in Pakistan’s national cybersecurity system and submitted several recommendations to the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology.
Leading telecom operator, Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) has partnered with GNEXT, Pakistan’s leading Apple Authorized Distributor & Service Provider, to launch the latest iPhone portfolio in Pakistan, featuring the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and DUO.
HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB), 1LINK (Pvt.) Limited and Euronet Pakistan have signed a landmark tripartite agreement to introduce Pakistan’s first PayPak Credit Card, with HBL Microfinance Bank becoming PayPak’s inaugural credit card partner. This milestone marks an important development in Pakistan’s payments landscape.
Oct 01, 2026
Chaudhry Arslan
WhatsApp is expanding its parental control features to teen accounts, giving parents more options to manage how their children use the messaging platform. The latest update adds alerts for group activity along with new controls for Channels, Status updates and Meta AI.
The US government's new America.gov AI chatbot changed its responses to political questions after initially contradicting several claims made by President Trump.
The UK government faces growing pressure over Palantir’s £330 million NHS data contract amid concerns about privacy, public trust and dependence on US technology.
Oct 01, 2026
Chaudhry Arslan
The REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ has appeared on Geekbench with a next-generation Snapdragon chipset and 16GB RAM ahead of its October 15 launch.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 series could launch with higher prices than the current Galaxy S26 lineup, according to a new rumor from South Korea.
The reported increase may not be limited to one model. Instead, the entire Galaxy S27 family could become more expensive, with the difference potentially becoming larger between different storage configurations.
Oct 01, 2026
Chaudhry Arslan
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on open-ear earbuds with TwinBoost speakers, Galaxy AI, Gemini Live and up to 9.5 hours of battery life.
Amazon has launched a new Fire TV Stick 4K with faster performance, Vega OS, Wi-Fi 6, Alexa+ and a redesigned Fire TV Remote. Check price, specs and features.
AT&T signs a multi-year deal worth more than $3 billion with Corning for fiber optic cables, supporting its goal of reaching 60 million fiber locations by 2030.
Oct 01, 2026
Muhammad Anas
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Oct 01, 2026
Chaudhry Arslan
Borderless Gaming adds an unofficial DLSS 5-style neural-rendering effect using BGFX, allowing wider GPU compatibility without modifying game files.
