Bilal Bin Saqib SAPM on Blockchain and Crypto ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, Bilal Bin Saqib has stepped down from his position as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto, only months after his high-profile appointment. His resignation stems from a legal conflict between his advisory role in…
Instagram three-hashtag limit Instagram may be preparing one of its most significant changes in years, and creators are already noticing the impact. The Meta-owned platform is reportedly testing a new restriction that limits users to adding only three hashtags per post, a drastic shift from the long-standing 30-hashtag allowance. Although Instagram hasn’t officially announced this…
Smart Tagged Baggage Service Samsung has taken a major step forward in smart travel innovation with the launch of its Smart Tagged Baggage Service, introduced in partnership with Turkish Airlines. The new service aims to eliminate one of the biggest headaches for air travelers—lost or delayed luggage—by combining Samsung’s SmartThings Find technology with Turkish Airlines’…
Islamabad vehicle emission testing Islamabad has introduced a new and more structured system for vehicle emission testing, marking a major shift in how the city plans to control air pollution, streamline motorway travel, and regulate older vehicles. With the growing number of automobiles in the federal capital and increasing concerns about air quality, the Islamabad…
Apple Retail Store Pakistan Air Link Communications, one of Pakistan’s leading smartphone manufacturers and distributors, has announced a major expansion that is set to reshape the country’s technology retail landscape. The company revealed plans to open Pakistan’s first-ever Apple retail store by the end of 2025, a development that marks a significant milestone for both…
Safe City camera privacy Pakistan’s Safe City surveillance network has rapidly expanded over the last decade, transforming urban policing into a highly digitized and centralized system. The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has marketed this transformation as the “Beginning of a New Police Culture,” promising efficient crime prevention, quick emergency response, and a modern relationship…
H-1B visas abuse The debate around the H-1B visa programme has intensified once again after Elon Musk stated that the system is being “gamed” by certain outsourcing companies. Speaking on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, Musk emphasized that misuse should be stopped, but shutting down the programme would be a serious mistake for America’s innovation economy. His…
Global RAM and SSD Prices The global memory market is undergoing one of its most dramatic price surges in years. RAM costs have skyrocketed by as much as 500%, while SSD prices have doubled across consumer and enterprise segments. What began as a moderate uptick in early-year contracts has now become a full-blown pricing shock…
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new group management enhancement for Android: member tags that appear alongside a user’s name in group chats. The update, highlighted by WABetaInfo, is observed in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android and is being evaluated with a limited tester pool. The experiment aims to improve clarity and coordination in active…