Twitter ‘chose confrontation’ on EU disinformation code

Brussels, June 5 (AFP/APP): Twitter “chose confrontation” by exiting a voluntary EU disinformation code of practice that lays ground rules for an incoming European law on digital services, a European Union commissioner said Monday. “We believe this is a mistake of Twitter. Twitter has chosen […]

Initiatives implemented to promote IT industry : Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP):Federal Minister for Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication Syed Amin ul Haque on Friday said the initiatives implemented to promote the IT sector, freelancers, and start-ups had made Pakistan a digital hub. He said this in an address as keynote speaker in […]

EU, US ready common code of conduct on artificial intelligence

Stockholm, May 31 (AFP/APP): The European Union and the United States said Wednesday that they would soon release a voluntary code of conduct on artificial intelligence, hoping to develop common standards among democracies as China makes rapid gains. Both political and technology industry leaders have […]

Naval Chief calls for development of new technology

LAHORE, May 31 (Online): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi says development of new technology and artificial intelligence requires that traditional war tactics be replaced by innovation. He said this while addressing the 52nd convocation ceremony of Pakistan Navy War College held […]

Zong 4G partners with ‘Roshan Packages’ to enhance digital business solutions

ISLAMABAD, May 31 (APP):Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading digital company, has partnered with Roshan Packages Limited, one of the country’s largest packaging manufacturers, to provide bespoke connectivity for its business. This partnership will enable Roshan Packages Limited to employ Zong 4G’s business solutions to optimize the […]

Hi-Tech Implant Helps Paralyzed Man Walk More Naturally

ISLAMABAD, May 30 (Online): A Dutch man with paralyzed legs can now stand and walk, thanks to a wireless brain-spine interface that responds to his thoughts by moving his legs. Gert-Jan Oskam, 40, suffered a spinal cord injury 11 years ago from a bike accident […]

Chinese mission with first civilian reaches space station

Jiuquan, China, May 30 (AFP/APP):China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030. The world’s second-largest economy has invested billions […]

First IT Park in Diamer Astore division made functional

GILGIT, May 29 (APP): Chief Secretary Gilgit Baltistan Muhiudeen Wani on Monday said another milestone was achieved towards GB Dream and the first IT park in the Diamer Astore division has been made functional in Chilas. He said that was a historic achievement considering that […]

China’s telecom industry expands in first 4 months

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): China’s telecommunication industry logged a steady expansion in the first four months of this year, buoyed by emerging businesses, official data shows. The combined business revenues of firms in the sector totaled 569.9 billion yuan ($80.5 billion), up 7.2 percent year-on-year, […]