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The ChatGPT app dominates the AI assistant market. According to a new report from Appfigures, the app’s downloads and revenue have increased significantly this year. Since its launch in May 2023, the data indicate that ChatGPT has generated $2 billion in global consumer spending on iOS and Android. ChatGPT’s revenue increased by 673 percent year-over-year … Read more…

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has started printing Raast QR codes in public utility companies. The Ministry of Finance has asked for an update on this. The Ministry made it clear in a letter to the administrative ministries of regulatory bodies and their chairpersons that this initiative is in line with the Prime Minister’s … Read more…

Japan is planning significant investments in Pakistan’s IT and automotive industries, which is welcome news for the nation. In this regard, Haroon Akhtar Khan, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries & Production, Abdul Hameed, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan, and MATSUO Takehiko, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry … Read more…

MediaTek is preparing to launch its next flagship smartphone processor, the Dimensity 9500. According to a new leak, the chipset will launch prior to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Both launches are expected to happen in September 2025. According to popular leaker Digital Chat Station, MediaTek has tentatively set the Dimensity 9500 launch for September … Read more…

The first Pakistani National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025, which includes a comprehensive six-pillar roadmap for digital transformation, has been officially launched by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom. While ensuring that AI is used in a responsible and ethical manner, it aims to encourage innovation, improve infrastructure, modernize industries, and strengthen global partnerships. … Read more…

Officials announced on Tuesday that a four-member gang that was accused of robbing citizens through phony online taxi applications had been arrested in collaboration with the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA). The incident on Jail Road, in which the suspects allegedly stole millions of rupees from a passenger who had booked a ride through a … Read more…

Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has asserted that Pakistan’s recent strides in cybersecurity have positioned the country ahead of regional rival India in the digital domain. Speaking at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Cybersecurity Awards ceremony, she highlighted the government’s commitment to securing the nation’s digital infrastructure amid rising cyber threats in South … Read more…

PTCL and Ufone are urging customers to remain vigilant against online scams as Pakistan observes Independence Day. Cybercriminals frequently target individuals with phony offers and messages during festive occasions. As a result, PTCL provided users with advice on how to avoid Independence Day con artists. Free internet, unlimited calling minutes, prizes, lucky draws, and vouchers … Read more…

The global mobile phone industry’s availability of foldable phones from multiple brands has entered a new phase. These phones, which were once considered experimental, are now part of premium lineups worldwide. Samsung, Tecno, Xiaomi, and Vivo all offer high-end models in this category in Pakistan. However, it is still unclear whether foldable phones that cost … Read more…

Apple’s next wave of iPhones is just around the corner, and while all eyes are on what’s new in the iPhone 17 series, there’s already a lot of buzz around something a bit less exciting: pricing. If the latest reports are anything to go by, the upcoming iPhones may become more expensive, at least in … Read more…