President Asif Ali Zardari praised the growing ties between Pakistan and Russia during a ceremony marking Russia’s 35th National Day. He called on both countries to fully use their potential to expand cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people exchanges. The event saw participation from top officials and diplomats. Zardari said Pakistan views Russia as […]
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TikTok fined $600 million by EU over user data transfers to China
The European Union has fined TikTok a record $600 million for sending user data to China without proper protection. The Irish Data Protection Commission issued the penalty under the EU’s GDPR laws on May 1, 2025. Most of the fine—$551 million—was for failing to safeguard user data. The rest targeted TikTok’s unclear privacy policies, which […]
WhatsApp faces global outage, users in Pakistan also affected
WhatsApp users in Pakistan and many other countries faced major service issues on Saturday. Many people couldn’t send messages or share media files. The disruption started around midday in Pakistan and quickly spread. Users flooded social media with complaints and shared their frustration over the sudden outage. One user on X (formerly Twitter) said, “Messages […]
Webb telescope uncovers fiery death of alien planet
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details about a planet’s dramatic end. Previously, scientists thought the planet was swallowed when its star expanded. But new data shows the planet actually spiraled into the star after its orbit slowly broke down. This dying plunge caused a violent reaction. The planet hit the star’s atmosphere, […]
China exempts outsourced U.S. chips from tariffs amid tech tensions
U.S. chipmakers that outsource manufacturing will avoid China’s new tariffs, according to China’s top semiconductor association. The clarification comes amid growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Chips made outside the U.S., like those by Qualcomm and AMD using Taiwan’s TSMC, will be considered non-U.S. origin. Therefore, they will not face China’s steep retaliatory […]
Pakistan and China collaborate to boost cotton production with technology
Pakistan and China have partnered to enhance cotton production using advanced technology. The Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) of Pakistan and China’s Institute of Cotton Research (ICR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen Pakistan’s cotton industry. This partnership aims to address challenges in cotton production and improve yields. Cotton is a vital […]
Meta takes steps to reduce misinformation before Australian election
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced plans to fight false content and deepfakes in Australia. With a national election coming up in May, the company wants to limit misinformation on its platforms. They stated they would remove any content that could cause violence or interfere with voting. Cheryl Seeto, Meta’s Head of […]
U.S. government bans Chinese AI deepSeek on official devices
The U.S. Commerce Department has banned the use of China’s DeepSeek AI model on government devices. Recent communications to staff members outlined the ban. Officials emphasised that the aim is to keep Department of Commerce systems safe. They instructed employees not to download or access anything related to DeepSeek on their government-furnished equipment. The extent […]
Pakistan and Finland strengthen ties in green finance and technology
Pakistan and Finland are expanding economic cooperation in investment, IT, renewables, and green finance. Experts believe Finland’s expertise in smart technologies and sustainable energy can help Pakistan address its energy deficit. Joint ventures in solar panels, lithium batteries, and artificial intelligence could boost bilateral trade and industrial collaboration. Finland’s strong background in energy efficiency and […]
Rs1000 4G phones to be launched in India
Reliance Jio Infocomm, the telecom arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries said on Monday it is set to launch a new 4G-enabled phone priced at 999 rupees ($12.19). The phone is named ‘Jio Bharat’. “There are still 250 million mobile phone users in India who remain ‘trapped’ in the 2G era, unable to […]