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January 15, 2026

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Top visits signal Pakistan understands risks, opportunities of digital: Bilal Bin Saqib

Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib speaks during an interview with Geo News. — Journalist LONDON: Pakistan’s rapid push to regulate virtual assets is emerging as one of the fastest moving reforms in the global digital financial landscape, positioning the country as a serious and credible participant in the next phase of financial innovation, said Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib. Speaking in an interview in London, Bilal said Pakistan has moved decisively to bring structure, oversight and legitimacy to a sector that has long operated without a formal framework despite its

January 14, 2026

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UK ‘drops’ plans for mandatory digital ID for workers in latest twist

Protesters take part in a ‘No to Digital ID’ demonstration against the planned introduction of a government digital ID for all British adults, near the Labor Party Conference in Liverpool, Britain, September 28, 2025. — Reuters Britain is to abandon plans to make it compulsory for workers to have a digital ID, The Times newspaper, BBC and other media reported on Tuesday, possibly signaling another policy shift for the Labor government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in September last year that his government would require every employee to have a digital ID in a bid to tackle illegal immigration and

January 11, 2026

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The Cabinet calls for the development of digital infrastructure

The proposal is to allow a public sector entity to acquire/build fiber optic infrastructure and sell on. PHOTO: FILE Islamabad: The cabinet members suggested that half of the revenue from the telecom spectrum auction should be deposited in the Universal Service Fund (USF), the entity responsible for developing digital infrastructure in the country. The proposal was made at a recent cabinet meeting, chaired by the prime minister. While discussing the upcoming spectrum auction, cabinet members proposed transferring 50% of the spectrum auction revenue to USF. The cabinet formed a committee, headed by the finance minister, to monitor the spectrum auction

December 29, 2025

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‘Screen Locked’ sparks debate on digital fashion

KARACHI: The short film ‘Screen Locked’ broke through the walls of the traditional cinema and sparked a serious national debate about digital addiction as policymakers, academics and cultural actors address the growing mental health risks associated with screen addiction in modern life. Directed by award-winning director Khalid Hasan Khan, the production features well-known actor Ali Khan along with Atbaq Mohsin. Together they illustrate, with undiminished clarity, the psychological impact that modern technology and constant connectivity can impose on human behavior, relationships and emotional balance. The film’s central philosophy emphasizes the urgent need for careful digital engagement, warning that the relentless

December 26, 2025

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UAE targets online predators and data abuse with child digital safety legislation

The UAE flag flies over a boat in Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 22, 2015. — Reuters DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new federal law aimed at protecting children from online predators, data abuse and harmful digital practices, signaling a tougher global approach to child safety in the digital age. The legislation seeks to prevent strangers from anywhere in the world from accessing, monitoring or interacting with children online, particularly through the collection and use of personal data such as a child’s interests, online behavior and abilities. According to the legislative decree, digital platforms

December 11, 2025

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Only 41% of experts receive digital threat training

The survey cites human error as a major breach risk, as companies are urged to raise awareness The output of DEEP component-II will be the development of Pakistan Business Portal at a cost of $15 million for the first financial year of the project i.e. 2024-25. photo: file LAHORE: A recent survey by Kaspersky in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region, titled “Cybersecurity in the Workplace: Employee Knowledge and Behavior”, found that only 41% of professionals in Pakistan received training on digital threats. The knowledge gap is significant, especially since the majority of cybersecurity breaches are attributed to

December 8, 2025

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Bridging the divide for the digital future

Although Pakistan has a rapidly growing digital population, spending on research and industrial automation remains limited Pakistan, by contrast, has opted out of the ITA, one of the world’s most successful digital trade agreements, whose membership has grown to 86 countries representing over 97% of global digital trade.: photo: file KARACHI: The global economy is undergoing a seismic technological shift. Robotics, automation and artificial intelligence are no longer futuristic ideas, they are now primary drivers of productivity, competitiveness and innovation. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), industries worldwide will deploy over 553,000 new industrial robots in 2023, marking

December 4, 2025

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Digital repression causes conflict

Australia insists new rules protect youth, but YouTube says ban removes key safeguards SYDNEY: Australia’s sweeping plan to ban under-16s from major social media platforms has sparked a bitter row with YouTube, which has launched an unusually blunt attack on the looming restrictions, calling them hasty, unrealistic and ultimately harmful to young users. YouTube hit out at the criticism in a series of statements on Wednesday, warning that the legislation, which comes into effect on December 10, will create new risks for Australian children rather than protect them from the risks policymakers have cited. The company said the law would

November 29, 2025

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$36 billion in logistics loss sparks calls for digital overhaul

At CAREC Forum, ADB Announces Plans to Invest Over $10 Billion to Support Projects to Create a Digitally Connected Region While infrastructure projects have brought critical improvements in energy generation, transport connectivity and logistics, they have also burdened Pakistan with mounting debt. photo: file LAHORE: Pakistan loses an estimated $36 billion a year to outdated, largely offline logistics systems – losses that experts say can only be reversed through rapid digitization and stronger public-private partnerships. It was unveiled during the Carec Business Forum in Bishkek, where global development partners, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), renewed their commitments to cross-border

November 22, 2025

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Digital balance, one scroll at a time

Digital balance. Photo: TikTok Islamabad: In a world where digital devices are almost an extension of ourselves, finding time to pause has become a challenge as notifications ping incessantly, feeds refresh in seconds, and for many teenagers, bedtime is synonymous with scrolling. TikTok, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, is trying to help users reclaim some of that lost time with its newly launched ‘Time and Wellness Space’, which is designed to help people relax, unwind and develop healthier digital habits. TikTok has long positioned itself as more than just a source of entertainment, and its latest

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