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Pakistan’s revolutionary IT park initiative
Islamabad, 25 March 2024, (GNP): The Special Securities Commission (SIFC) has announced the opening of Pakistan's largest IT park in Islamabad, which is expected to revolutionize the country's technology industry. Spread across 3.3 acres in…
Govt achieves 13 goals out of 15 in developing IT sector, Dr. Umar Saif
The interim Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif, declared the successful attainment of 13 out of 15 predetermined objectives during the brief 5-month period of the caretaker government.
Navigating the geopolitical shifts and tech policy implications for companies in Asia
The evolving relationship between the US and China is impacting international partnerships and technology policies in Asia.
Pakistani Women Scientist selected as the World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliation Network
Islamabad, 2 February, 2024 (GNP): Prof. Dr. Samar Yousaf, a distinguished Organic Chemistry Professor at the University of Karachi, has been appointed to The World Academy of Sciences Young Affiliation Network Executive Committee member…
Beyond carbon: Scientists design a new catalyst to generate green fuel from water
Globally, the transition to greener sources of energy requires the use of efficient catalysts for fuel generation reactions. Now, scientists at Dongguk University have synthesized an efficient catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction — a…
Pakistan’s IT sector breakthrough: Policy shift boosts IT exports
Umar Saif, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, announced a major policy initiative on Monday in collaboration with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the State Bank of…
Sustainable transformation: SAP’s role in driving change for businesses
"Pakistan can achieve higher GDP growth and improve economic indicators, by adopting technology at government and private level,” this was stated by Saquib Ahmad, Managing Director of SAP Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan, while talking to…
IT Minister enhances ties with Qatar, explores opportunities for Pakistani start-ups
Pakistan's IT minister Dr. Umar Saif is visiting Doha on 4-day visit to establish and foster bilateral business ties in IT sector between the two countries.
COMSTECH international workshop on biosafety kicks off
An International Workshop on Biosafety and Biosecurity, titled “Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Biosafety and Biosecurity Regimes for a Secure Future”, jointly organized by the Government of Kazakhstan and COMSTECH, was inaugurated at the…
COMSTECH and PVS launch international technical training course on vacuum applications
COMSTECH and Pakistan Vacuum Society (PVS) in collaboration with International Union for Vacuum Science Technique and Applications inaugurated three days international technical training course on “Vacuum Applications in Applied Surface…
CG COMSTECH emphasizes Muslim Ummah to invest on youth
Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, has emphasized the Muslim world to invest in youth for socioeconomic development.
Multinational special forces exercise ‘eternal brotherhood-II’ concludes
Multinational Joint Special Forces Exercise Eternal Brotherhood-II has been conducted among Special Forces of Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Turkiye and Uzbekistan in Counter Terrorism domain.
China’s defense minister missing amid growing speculation
China's Defense Minister, Li Shangfu disappeared from the public view over three weeks ago, sparking speculations about his whereabouts
PTCL implements SAP RISE, leading digital transformation in Pakistan
Pakistan’s leading ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) have successfully implemented SAP RISE with SAP S/4HANA, marking an innovative digital transformation within the telecom sector.
کامسٹیک کے کوآرڈینیٹر جنرل کا اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے سائنس سمٹ سے خطاب
کامسٹیک کے کوآرڈینیٹر جنرل، پروفیسر ڈاکٹر محمد اقبال چوہدری نے اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی کے سائنس سمٹ کے افتتاحی اجلاس سے منگل کو خطاب کیا۔ اس سمٹ کا اہتمام آئی ایس سی انٹیلی جنس نے کیا تھا، یہ اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلیوں کے دوران عالمی…
COMSTECH coordinator-general addresses UN science summit
The Coordinator General of COMSTECH, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Pakistan raises concerns over Afghan border structures
In response to the Afghan government's recent statement regarding the closure of the Torkham border, the Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan stated on Monday, emphasizing its expectation that Kabul respects Pakistan's territorial integrity and…
U.S. delegation explores investment opportunities in Pakistan’s tech sector
A high-level US delegation to explore avenues for increased investment in Pakistan's burgeoning Electric Vehicle (EV), semiconductor, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sectors by the Pakistani diaspora.
امریکی معاونت سے پاکستانی تارکین وطن کی جانب سے چار کروڑ ڈالر کی سرمایہ کاری
ریاستہائے متحدہ امریکہ نے آج اسلام آباد میں امریکی ادارہ برائے بین الاقوامی ترقی ( یو ایس ایڈ) کی جانب سے منعقدکی جانے والی " پاکستان میں سرمایہ کاری کریں" کانفرنس میں اعلان کیا کہ امریکہ میں مقیم پاکستانی نژاد امریکیوں کی حوصلہ افزائی کی…
U.S.-Pakistani diaspora announces $44 million investment at USAID event
The United States announced the mobilization of more than $40 million in new U.S.-Pakistani diaspora investment at the USAID ‘Invest in Pakistan’ conference today in Islamabad.
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister received Executive Secretary of the CTBTO
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister, Zheenbek Kulubaev, met with Robert Floyd, the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), on Thursday. Robert Floyd traveled to Kyrgyzstan to take part in the Regional…
British High Commissioner Jane Marriot meets Air Chief Marshal
Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, in a highly significant meeting held at Air Headquarters.
سربراہ پاک فضائیہ سے برطانوی ہائی کمشنر کی ملاقات
ملاقات میں باہمی دلچسپی کے امور، عصر حاضر کی جغرافیائی سیاسی صورتحال اور نئے ابھرتے ہوئے علاقائی سلامتی کے چیلنجز پر تبادلہ خیال۔ ترجمان پاک فضائیہ
کامسٹیک اور انڈونیشیا کا او آئی سی کے سائنسدانوں کے لیے فیلوشپس کا آغاز
او آئی سی کے اٹھ رکن ممالک: مصر، ملائیشیا، پاکستان، بنگلہ دیش، یوگنڈا، ایران، اردن اور قازقستان کے سکالرز کو دس فیلو شپس دی گئی ہیں۔ وائرولوجی اور ویکسین ٹیکنالوجی کے میدان میں۔ فیلوشپس دینے کی تقریب جمعرات کو وزارت صحت کے دفتر، جکارتہ،…
5G services to be launched in Pakistan within 10 months
The interim Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif and the Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) retired Major Gen Hafeezur Rehman on Tuesday announced that the 5G services would be launched within 10…
Iran and Russia affirm military cooperation despite geopolitical pessures
Amidst mounting geopolitical pressures, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has asserted that Russia's military partnership with Iran will remain resilient and unaffected. Ryabkov's comments came in response to recent reports…
Chandrayaan-3 smoothly landed on moon in a historic achievement for India
Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 smoothly landed on the lunar south pole on Wednesday in a mission perceived as pivotal to lunar exploration, just a few days after an identical lander from Russia crashed.
Screen time causes cognitive impairments in children
published a scientific investigation report online on Monday, assessing the association of screen time with developmental delays in children. Increased screen time develops the risk of communication problems, and issues with skills and…
Russia’s lunar mission ends in unexpected descent
Russia’s lunar mission ended in failure as the Luna-25 spacecraft lost control and crashed onto the moon.
China-South Asia tech collaboration: Fostering innovation and mutual growth
The 4th China-South Asia Technology Transfer and Innovation Cooperation Conference was held in Kunming, Yunnan Province on 16th. At the meeting, South Asian guests from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and other countries expressed their…
New tools seek to safeguard art and images against AI’s reach
As the surge of new artificial intelligence tools jeopardizes the livelihood of human artists, Eveline Fröhlich, a visual artist from Stuttgart, Germany, expressed her frustration at the unauthorized utilization of artists' work scraped…
The Organizing Committee of Nobel Fest meets with the IT Minister
The organizing committee of Nobel Fest VI to be held in Islamabad met with the Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Amin uI Haque.
YouTube premium available in Pakistan
YouTube has begun its premium and music services in Pakistan on Wednesday. It allows the users to watch videos undisturbed by advertisements, even at the time of using other applications or when the screen has locked, download videos for…
NASA spacecraft’s collision with asteroid sent boulders into space
NASA, the United States space agency, has released groundbreaking findings from its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission, conducted in September 2022.
Google Play introduces new policy for digital lending apps in Pakistan
Google has launched a new policy for personal loan applications to safeguard its users across Pakistan from fraudulent and unregistered loan apps.
Apple and Amazon face $218M fine for antitrust violation in Spain
Spain's antitrust agency, Comision Nacional De Los Mercados Y La Competencia (CNMC), has imposed a combined fine of $218 million on tech giants Apple and Amazon.
24 Pakistani students participating in US Space Camp
Thanks to a US government-funded grant, 24 Pakistani students, both male and female, from three schools in Karachi, are currently participating in the renowned Space Camp at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Railway interlink route among Pak-Afghan-Uzbek finalized
The Railway officials from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have finalized the roadmap for interlink railway track of tri-nation intended to facilitate regional transit and bilateral trade among the participating countries on Monday,…
India set to launch Chandrayaan-3 mission to moon’s South Pole
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), is gearing up to embark on an ambitious unmanned mission to the moon's south pole with Chandrayaan-3. This mission follows a previous attempt in 2019 that aimed to soft-land a rover on the…
Chinese company surpasses Elon Musk’s SpaceX
LandSpace Technology Corp, a Chinese startup, has achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing Elon Musk's SpaceX in the race to launch a methane-fueled rocket, reported by the sources.
Huawei Powers first national Hyper-Scale Financial Cloud
Islamabad, 12 July, 2023 (GNP): Huawei Technologies Ltd and Khazana Enterprise have taken a monumental step to build the first of its kind, hyper-scaler financial cloud in the country. They announced this at the launch event attended by the…
North Korea conducts intercontinental ballistic missile test
In a recent development, North Korea has carried out the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that flew for over 70 minutes, according to Japan's Defense Ministry. The test, which occurred earlier today, signifies a…
AI Robots set to Deliver UN Food Aid by 2024
The AI-powered robotic vehicles will deliver food parcels in conflict and disaster zones as early as next year, potentially sparing the lives of humanitarian workers who often face perilous conditions, a World Food Programme (WFP) official…
Airbus launches new Wing Development Technology Centre
Airbus has announced its latest state-of-the-art Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) at its Filton site in Southwest England.
Meta’s Threads app gains 30 million users on launch day, challenging Twitter’s dominance
In a remarkable feat, Meta's newly launched Threads app has attracted an impressive 30 million users on its first day, according to Mark Zuckerberg, the company's chief. Positioned as a friendly rival to Twitter, Threads offers features…
Japanese company proposed ferry service from Do Darya to Port Qasim
The Japanese company has recommended to the Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday, the idea of initiating a facility of ferry ride from Do Darya in Clifton to Port Qasim together with the development of other water sports…
US to launch working group on generative AI to address its risks
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the launch of a public working group on generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help address the opportunities and risks of generative AI. The working group will draw on…
Intel to invest $33 Billion in Germany in landmark expansion
Intel and the German government signed an agreement on Monday under which the US will spend more than 30 billion euros ($33 billion) in Germany to develop two chip-making plants in the eastern city of Magdeburg as part of its expansion push…
Mercedes-Benz to incorporate ChatGPT in upcoming car models.
Mercedes-Benz is making waves in the automotive industry by embracing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) with its latest integration of ChatGPT into its vehicles. This advanced language model, known for its eerily human-like…
COMSTECH enters into MoU with the University of Nizwa
The Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary and the Chancellor of the University of Nizwa, Prof. Ahmed Al-Rawahi, signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Chancellor’s office in the University of Nizwa in Oman on…
WhatsApp to introduce multi-account support on a single phone
WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, announced that it will be introducing multi-account support on a single phone. This new feature will allow users to have multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same device, making it easier for…
Twitter to focus on video, commerce in business revamp
Twitter is betting on video and commerce to drive future growth. The company is in early conversations with political and entertainment figures, payments services, and news and media publishers to develop new partnerships that will help it…
New tool detects AI generated text with 99% accuracy
As students and professionals from various fields seek assistance from the well-known OpenAI ChatGPT chatbot, researchers from the University of Kansas have developed a method to detect artificial intelligence (AI)-generated text and…
Nasa achieves groundbreaking milestone: Zinnia flower thrives in space
NASA has achieved a significant breakthrough in space agriculture by successfully growing a zinnia flower aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Meta unleashes ‘human-like’ AI model for image creation
The model I-JEPA provides comprehensive background knowledge about the world to fill in the missing pieces of images.
US denied reports of China building spy base in Cuba
The White House denied the claim that the Chinese government struck a deal with Cuba to establish a spy base on the island that would target US military installations and communications.
Taiwan activates air defense as Chinese aircraft enters zone
Taiwan activated its defense systems after receiving reports of 37 Chinese military aircraft flying into the island's air defense zone.
Oldest known star in the Galactic Halo discovered.
A team of international researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the oldest star in the Galactic Halo, the LAMOST J1010+2358. This significant discovery sheds new light on the early stars, the evolution of the Milky…
UK to host world’s first AI summit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today announced that the UK will host the world’s first AI summit in London on June 15-16, 2023. The summit will bring together leaders from government, business, and academia to discuss the future of AI and its…
Iran launched its first hypersonic ballistic missile ‘Fattah’
Iran launched its first hypersonic ballistic missile on Tuesday. The missile is capable of moving at a speed of 15 times the speed of sound, the officials said.
China rebukes west over military moves in Taiwan Strait
General Li Shangfu, defended China’s recent actions in the Taiwan Strait and condemned so-called freedom of Navigation as provocations.
Microsoft to pay $20M over child privacy violation
According to officials, Microsoft would pay $20 million to settle government charges that it illegally obtained personal data from children without their parent’s consent.
China-Russia joint air patrol rattles South Korea
China and Russia recently launched their sixth joint air patrol over the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan on Tuesday. The incident has further intensified regional tensions rattling South Korea to scramble jet fighters in response.
AI worries Hollywood actors
Hollywood actors Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, and Scarlett Johansson have expressed concerns about the potential impact of AI on their jobs.
US exploits iPhones as espionage tool, Russia claims
Russia claims the United States has exploited iPhones for unauthorized surveillance to target diplomats and individuals.
Chief of General Staff (CGS) UK Army called on COAS, ISPR
General Sir Patrick Nicholas Yardley Monrad Sanders, Chief of General Staff (CGS) UK Army, called on General Syed Asim Munir, COAS at GHQ.
China delves 10,000 meter into earth’s crust
Massive drilling promises to delve into more than ten continental strata, penetrating the earth's surface to reach the cretaceous system.
China launched Shenzhou-16 mission to Tiangong space station
China successfully launched the Shenzhou-16 mission to the Tiangong space station on May 30, 2023. The mission is carrying three astronauts, who will spend six months on the space station conducting scientific experiments.
Elon Musk lands in China for Tesla talks
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (TSLA.O), landed in Beijing on a private jet on his first trip to China in three years.
China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030
China intends to land astronauts on the moon before 2030, which would mark another milestone in new space competition.
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Huawei engages with cybersecurity experts for collective cyber defense
Huawei joins other regional and global stakeholders to discuss latest cybersecurity trends and threats, expand future opportunities and deepen multi-stakeholder engagement
US Senator Proposes Bill for AI Regulation
US Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Colorado, has presented a bill to establish a federal Digital Platform Commission.
اردو میں سائنس جرنلزم پر دو روزہ ورکشاپ اختتام پذیر
خوارزمی سائنس سوسائٹی نے کامسٹیک کے تعاون سے سنٹر آف ایکسی لینس ان سالڈ سٹیٹ فزکس، پنجاب یونیورسٹی، لاہور میں "اردو میں سائنسی تحریر اور سائنس جرنلزم" کے موضوع پر دو روزہ ورکشاپ کا انعقاد کیا۔ یہ اپنی نوعیت کی واحد ورکشاپ تھی جس کا انعقاد…
Google and Sonos set for patent war
On Monday, a San Francisco court trial will pit Alphabet's Google LLC and Sonos Inc. against one another over accusations that Google stole Sonos' patented smart-speaker technology in wireless audio products including Google Home and…
White House convenes meeting on AI Issues
According to a White House official, Vice President Kamala Harris and other government officials will meet with the CEOs of Alphabet Inc. companies Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to discuss important concerns relating to…
AI can decode human thoughts: Scientists
Scientists claimed that they have discovered a technique to utilize brain scans and artificial intelligence (AI) modeling to decode "the gist" of what individuals are thinking.
Perez leads Red Bull 1-2 at Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, Sergio Perez won for the second time this year and for the sixth time in his career.
New heights in Pakistan China strategic relations
The arrival of General Asim Munir, Pakistan's new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in Beijing for a four-day official visit is a significant event in the context of fostering forward and building a strong Pakistan-China strategic alliance amidst…
Defense Advisor Malik Ahmed attended SCO Conference
Malik Ahmed Khan SAPM on Defense Affairs attended SCO Defense Minister’s Conference.
The conference, held on Friday, aimed to discuss ways to strengthen regional cooperation and enhance security measures within the SCO member states
NATO delivered Armored Vehicles and Tanks to Ukraine
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg claimed on Thursday that its allies and partners had sent Ukraine 1,550 armored vehicles and 230 tanks to assist it in organizing units and reclaiming territory invaded by Russia.
Blue Ticks Restored to Twitter Accounts
Most of the accounts have acquired their blue ticks back days after Twitter disabled them for everyone but users who paid for them.
Spy Satellite Ready: North Korea Announces First Launch
Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, claimed that his country has successfully created its first military spy satellite and has instructed authorities to get ready for its launch, Reported State Media on Wednesday.
Elon Musk Launches an AI Company
Elon Musk has launched a brand-new artificial intelligence company named X.AI Corp. in the US state of Nevada, the Wall Street Journal reported.
China conducts land-based mid-course missile interception test
China asserts that the missile system is self-defensive in nature, it doesn't target any state.
Russia Extends ISS Partnership Until 2028
Russia declared on Wednesday that it would extend its partnership with the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028.
Twitter’s Ad Revenue Expects 28% Drop in 2023
Twitter’s Ad Revenue Expects a 28% Drop in 2023 as the site stumbles under Elon Musk's Management.
Webinar on HR Policy conducted by Nutshell and S&P Global
Leading corporate executives and HR experts examined the impact of technological advancements and organizational changes on workplace relationships.
نٹ شیل اور ایس اینڈ پی گلوبل کے زیر انتظام “ایج آر پالیسی” کے بارے میں ویبنار
مجیب ظہور نے ویبینار سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے ایس اینڈ پی گلوبل کے پلیٹ فارم ایڈج کا ذکر کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ یہ ہماری ٹیم کے اراکین کی پرفارمینس کو ایک نئے مقام پر لے گیا ہے۔
Tesla to Build Shanghai Battery Plant
Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, revealed on Sunday that his company will build a Shanghai plant to produce 10,000 huge batteries per year for electric producers and distributors.
China Conducts Military Drills over Taiwan Strait
The Defense Ministry of Taiwan reported that it detected 71 Chinese aircraft, which included bombers and fighter jets, crossing the unofficial dividing line, known as the median line, that separates the two countries.
Huawei 2022 Annual Report Released
"In 2022, a challenging external environment and non-market factors continued to take a toll on Huawei's operations", said Eric Xu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, at the company's annual report press conference
Solar storm heading towards Earth to disrupt Communication Systems
Communication systems may get affected by solar winds travelling at 1.8 million miles per hour due to a massive hole in the Sun that is 20 times the size of the Earth.
US Arms Abandoned in Afghanistan, Now in TTP’s Hands
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported that the proliferation of American weaponry has increased the military prowess of the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatist organizations.
NdcTech modernizes core platform of Samba Bank
Samba Bank Limited is a subsidiary of Saudi National Bank (SNB) KSA in Pakistan, offering personal and corporate banking services, including current and savings accounts, loans investments and a host of digital services.
Twitter’s Source Code leaked: legal action taken
Twitter Inc., the social media network owned by billionaire Elon Musk, is seeking details on the offender after parts of its source code were revealed to have been leaked
China may choose TikTok ban over US acquisition
Beijing, 25 March 2023 (GNP): The Chinese owned video app TikTok is now again under imminent threat, three years after the Trump administration warned to outlaw it if its owner refused to sell it to American investors.
Shou Chew, the…
COMSTECH host on Randomized Clinical Trials in Uganda
Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, welcomed the training workshop participants online. He said the objective of this training is to build capacity in the critical area of clinical trials for drug discovery and…
Open AI reveals info about ChatGPT-4
San Francisco, 17 March 2023 (GNP): The next-generation AI language model GPT-4, which can read photographs and describe what's in them, was just released by OpenAI, according to a research blog post.
The world has been captivated by…
WhatsApp introduces new feature
California, 17 March 2023 (GNP): WhatsApp, a messaging service owned by Meta, is broadly introducing the iOS 'Text detection' feature, which enables users to instantly extract text from an image.
After installing the most recent WhatsApp…
James Webb Space captures image of a dying star
Islamabad, 17 March 2023 (GNP): The uncommon and ephemeral phase of a star on the verge of dying has been caught by the James Webb satellite telescope.
The telescope made the observation among its first after it was launched in late…
Japan and S.Korea Coordinate Amid N.Korea Threats
Tokyo, 16 March 2023 (GNP): President of South Korea Yoon, Suk Yeol, is attending a bilateral summit on the invitation of Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, marking the first formal summit between the two countries since 2011.…
Empowering Women Farmers with Digital Technologies
Islamabad, 14 March 2023 (GNP): As climate change continues to affect agriculture and smallholder women farmers, access to digital technologies can help improve their ability to adapt to these changes and build a more resilient farming…
Abu Dhabi to launch Tesla as taxis
Abu Dhabi, 14 March 2023 (GNP): Abu Dhabi's taxi fleet has recently undergone an eco-friendly overhaul, and Tesla electric cars are now a part of it.
A handful of Tesla vehicles will be joining the emirate's fleet, according to an…
COMSTECH, Jordan Univ. organize modern spectroscopy workshop
Islamabad, 13 March 2023 (GNP): The chemistry department of the University of Jordan and COMSTECH jointly organized a “Workshop on Modern Spectroscopic Techniques and Their Applications in Research” during March 12-14.
This three-day…
WhatsApp users can mute calls from unknown numbers
WhatsApp new feature introduced
Maroof Cardiovascular Centre concludes Women’s Health Awareness month
Islamabad, 8 March 2023 (GNP): February is observed as women's heart health awareness month worldwide. Maroof Cardiovascular Centre, as part of its continuous outreach program, has organized several health awareness sessions at educational…
China increases Defence spending amid 5% targeted Economic Growth
Beijing, 6 March 2023 (GNP): The rise in defense spending of China this year represents the seventh consecutive year of single-digit growth. Like in prior years, just the overall spending amount and the percentage of increase were…
Highlighting Significance of Science Diplomacy in Tackling Climate Change
Islamabad, 6 March 2023 (GNP): A one-day introductory seminar on "science diplomacy and sustainability" was offered by COMSTECH on Monday at the COMSTECH auditorium.
Prof. Zakri Abdul Hamid, the former science advisor to the Malaysian…
Government bans traditional manufacturing of electric fans and bulbs
Government of Pakistan ban on traditional fans and bulbs
Elon Musk hires researchers to develop own Chatbot
New York, 2 March 2023 (GNP): According to sources having direct links to the project, there are claims that Elon Musk recently approached AI researchers about establishing a new research centre to create a rival chatbot to ChatGPT which is…
کامسٹیک کا نیروبی میں لیشمانیاسس پر بین الاقوامی ورکشاپ کا انعقاد
اسلام آباد، یکم مارچ 2023 (جی این پی): کامسٹیک نے گلوبل چیلنجز ریسرچ فنڈ، این ٹی ڈی نیٹ ورک، ڈرہم یونیورسٹی، یو کے، اور انٹرنیشنل سینٹر فار کیمیکل اینڈ بائیولوجیکل سائنسز یونیورسٹی آف کراچی اور نیروبی یونیورسٹی کے تعاون سے 23 سے 25 فروری…
International Workshop on Leishmaniasis Organized by COMSTECH in Nairobi
Islamabad, 28 February 2023 (GNP): A 3-day International Workshop on Leishmaniasis was held from February 23–25, 2023, at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. The title of workshop was, "Identification of New Lead Compounds and Diagnostic…
SFT and Huawei collaborated for Smart Community projects in Pakistan
Islamabad, 28 February 2023 (GNP): On February 24, 2023, a Smart Future Technologies PVT Ltd (SFT) delegation led by Head of Smart Technologies FHDL, Brigadier (Retired) Arshad Kayani, visited the Huawei Office in Islamabad, Pakistan, for…
Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence Summit concludes
Islamabad, 27 February 2023 (GNP): In the capital of Pakistan a groundbreaking Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was organised. The Pak-China Friendship Center hosted the first-ever conference of this type.
It was sponsored by…
Everything you need to know about ChatGPT
A very well-liked AI based tool for producing conversations is called OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The developer modifies Chabot’s language-based model for conversational human contact.
In reality, it’s a simulated Chabot created for customer…
US would give advanced training to Taiwan armed forces
US and Taiwan military cooperation
Chat GPT: facilitator or threat to Education
In recent years, the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning has disrupted various industries, including education. One technology that has sparked debates among educators and learners alike is Chat GPT - a language model…
Iwaya Giken launches balloon flight space viewing tours
Japan space viewing balloons
Huawei launches world’s first smart village in Pakistan
Islamabad, 23 February 2023 (GNP): Huawei has launched the world's first smart village in Gokina, Pakistan, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).
This effort, which is…
Elon’s Starlink starting internet services in Pakistan
Islamabad, 21 February 2023 (GNP): SpaceX's Starlink has submitted an application to conduct business in Pakistan. However, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the nation's telecoms regulatory authority, and other stakeholders…
Govt. establishing Gaming and Animation Dept. in NED University
Islamabad, 20 February 2023 (GNP): The government will spend Rs2.5 billion to establish the Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA) along with Pakistan's first modern virtual production studio in Karachi at NED University,…
Facebook to charge for blue ticks to verified pages
New York, 20 February 2023 (GNP): Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp's parent company, Meta, has announced the introduction of a paid verification service that would grant users a blue badge on their profiles.
On the Web, the subscription…
Rayyanah Barnawi, first Saudi astronaut woman to go in space
First Saudi woman in space
Elon Musk fires top engineer for his low Tweet reach
Elon musk and his low tweet reach
ChatGPT bot made CEO of Youth Organization
According to ChatGPT's founder and CEO, Kunal Sharma, the company will manage CS India's daily operations and spearhead its growth and expansion.
South Korea preparing for competitive AI industry
Seoul, 13 February 2023 (GNP): On Monday, the South Korean start-up Rebellion Inc. introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) chip as it competes to secure government contracts. This move is part of the company's effort to establish a…
Microsoft is on AI technology in Word and PowerPoint
New AI technology of Microsoft
MG showcases vintage car at all MG dealerships
MG vintage cars exhibition in Pakistan
Pakistani economy will survive in 2023
The likely state of Pakistan economy in the year 2023
Google’s Alphabet Inc lost $100 billion shares in the market
The tech company shared a brief animated GIF video showcasing Bard on Twitter and advertised it as a tool to simplify complicated subjects and act as a "launcher for inquisitiveness." However, before the launch event in Paris, an erroneous…
WhatsApp to convert voice messages into text
Islamabad, 9 February 2023 (GNP): There have been numerous updates to WhatsApp's status feature recently, but there will be many more in the future. Voice note transcription will be one of those alternatives.
It was found when WhatsApp…
Apple to launch most expensive ‘ultra’ iPhone
New York, 9 February 2023 (GNP): Apple has historically released the Mini, Standard, Pro, and Pro Max editions of the iPhone four times a year. However, the Mini was replaced by a Plus model last year, and this lineup is anticipated to stay…
Microchip Industry and World’s obsession
The microchip industry has been growing at an exponential pace for several decades, playing a crucial role in the development of modern technology. From smartphones and laptops to cars and medical devices, microchips are the building blocks…
Dell to layoff over 6500 workers
Texas, 8 February 2023 (GNP): Dell announced its plans to reduce employment by about 5% in a regulatory filing on Monday, the latest example of a big business lowering costs in an uncertain economic environment. Sources claim that Dell…
Google introduces ChatGPT’s rival ‘Bard’
Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, announced about this chatbot 'Bard' from his Twitter account.
Twitter to charge $1000 per month from businesses for gold badges
New York, 7 February 2023 (GNP): Businesses have been instructed by Twitter to pay $1,000 per month in order to keep their gold badges; those that fail to do so will see their checkmarks removed.
The company run by Elon Musk, which is…
Bugatti sells last gas powered HyperCar at auction
Toronto, 7 February 2023 (GNP): At a Wednesday auction in Paris, Bugatti sold its final gas-only supercar for more than $10 million, breaking the previous record for a brand-new vehicle.
The one-of-a-kind Bugatti Chiron Profilée, which…
1st Generation 2G iPhones to be sold at auction
Islamabad, 6 January 2023 (GNP): If they are prepared to pay the fee, Apple devotees can purchase an original first-generation iPhone from 2007. A day back, one of the very first iPhones ever produced went up for sale, with bids beginning…
ChatGPT becomes world’s fastest growing app
Islamabad, 6 February 2023 (GNP): ChatGPT – the popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is reported to have reached 100 million users just two months after its launch. According to a report by SimilarWeb, the chatbot clocked 13…
Dell introduces transparent mechanical keyboard
Islamabad, 6 February 2023 (GNP): With an entirely transparent casing, RGB lights, and a switch body made specifically for Jiadalng, Dell has released their transparent mechanical gaming keyboard. The 82-key Dell transparent gaming…
PTA blocks Wikipedia across Pakistan
Islamabad, 5 February 2023 (GNP): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Saturday blocked Wikipedia services in the country on account of not blocking or removing 'sacril*egious content.'
PTA (Pakistan Telecommunications…
Spotify crossed 200 million paid subscribers
New York, 2 February 2023 (GNP): As the year 2023 arrived, Spotify reached 200 million subscribers. The music streaming service recorded a 14% yearly rise in revenue because of the growing number of paying customers. There are currently 489…
Pakistan crosses over 121 million 3G and 4G users
Islamabad, 2 February 2023 (GNP): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's data showed that for the third straight month, the number of cellular (3G and 4G users) subscribers, broadband penetration, mobile teledensity, and overall…
Apple to launch its first foldable iPad
New York, 1 February 2023 (GNP): According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may introduce a foldable iPad next year. He tweeted yesterday: "I'm positive about the foldable iPad in 2024 and anticipate this new model will raise…
Google to launch own Chatbot to rival ChatGPT
New York, 1 February 2023 (GNP): There is increasing competition for AI dominance. In particular, OpenAI's ChatGPT seems to be drawing Google's ire due to the unexpected surge in the popularity of AI-powered chatbot systems.
The New York…
ChatGPT hiring developers to train AI instead of entry level coders
New York, 1 February 2023 (GNP): According to a recent article from Semafor, Silicon Valley, the developer of ChatGPT OpenAI has been taking significant steps to engage a large number of outside contractors in order to educate a model…
DetectGPT will detect students’ content generated by Chatgpt
Stanford, 1 February 2023 (GNP): People use ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by OpenAI, for a variety of purposes, from answering chance inquiries to having the chatbot complete tasks for them.
A programme called…
WhatsApp to launch new editing features
Islamabad, 31 January 2023 (GNP): The Meta-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp, is working on a new feature in the camera and for photo editing. The messaging giant has introduced several updates in a short span of time and is…
PTCL interested in buying Telenor INC
Islamabad, 31 January 2023 (GNP): The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is all set to give its non-binding offer for acquiring Telenor Pakistan at a possible price range of $800 million to $1.2 billion, sources have learned.…
Australian student builds fastest solar electric car
Sydney, 30 January 2023 (GNP): A student-built solar-powered vehicle from Australia that weighs 25% less than a Tesla has broken a preliminary Guinness World Record by traveling 1,000 kilometers in less than 12 hours.
The Sunswift 7…
Space rock Asteroid 2023 BU passes closer to several satellites
Washington D.C., 27 January 2023 (GNP): The space rock, 2023 BU, which is about the size of a minibus, whirled across South America's southernmost point soon before 03:30 GMT. It qualifies as a close shave at a distance of 3,600 kilometers…
USA to test nuclear spacecraft by 2027
Washington DC, 27 January 2023 (GNP): As part of a long-term NASA attempt to show more effective ways to send astronauts to Mars in the future, it wants to test a spaceship engine fueled by nuclear fission by 2027 as announced by the head…
Amazon starts air freight service in India
Delhi, 24 January 2023 (GNP): According to Amazon Inc., the company will launch its own air cargo fleet in India named 'Amazon Air' to expand and speed up deliveries across one of its key markets.
After Canada and the United States,…
Popular AI “ChatGPT” goes paid
New York, 23 January 2023 (GNP): Microsoft-backed OpenAI has released a paid version of its popular AI software ChatGPT named "ChatGPT Professional." It is now available at $42 per month. The founding company of ChatGPT, OpenAI, announced…
Google lays off 12,000 employees
New York, 21 January 2023 (GNP): Due to an economic downturn in the US, Alphabet, parent company of Google announced that it will be laying off 12,000 employees globally.
The announcement of employee redundancies comes a day after…
Major mobile phone companies planning to shutdown in Pakistan
Islamabad, 19 January 2023 (GNP): According to reports, multinational companies are shutting down their mobile phone assembly plants in Pakistan due to a shortage of dollars. Three major phone manufacturers have reportedly closed their…
Joshua Tree Invisible House hits market for $26 million
California, 18 January 2023 (GNP): The Invisible House is an architectural phenomenon that defies belief. It's located in the Mojave Desert of Joshua Tree, California, USA and the property is unlike anything else in the world. The…
Giant 550 meter ring to surround Burj Khalifa
Islamabad, 16 January 2023 (GNP): Znera Space, an architectural company, has announced a stunning concept design that will include the tallest free-standing structure in the world - Burj Khalifa, surrounded by a ring structure.
The…
ECP to employ modern technology for upcoming elections
Islamabad, 13 January 2023(GNP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced to use of modern technology for the upcoming general elections. The ECP has been preparing for the next general elections in Pakistan and decided to…
Zoom introduces cartoon avatars on app
Toronto, 11 January 2023 (GNP): Zoom has announced a new feature on its app which allows its users to display themselves as cartoon characters for video meetings. The feature is quite interesting for users and it even includes hand…
Sony will make its own Metaverse
Tokyo, 7 January 2023 (GNP): SONY, a major multimedia and electronics manufacturer has revealed to build its own Meta Verse in partnership with Manchester City, the famous soccer club. The company explained fans will be able to participate…
Twitter gets hacked with stolen email addresses
New York, 6 January 2023 (GNP): According to reports, Twitter has been hacked; the hackers stole the email addresses of more than 200 million users and posted them on an online hacking platform. It may have taken place as early as 2021,…
Can NOVA win PUBG Mobile Global Championship for 3rd time in a row?
PUBG Mobile Global Championship, also known as PMGC. It is held once a year, in which top teams from all over the world fight for the title of global Champion. It is an honor for the team and players to play at such a big level. PMGC was…
Iranian missile and drone manufacture sanctioned by US
Islamabad, 7 January 2023 (GNP): The United States claims that Iran's arms industry is participating in Russia's war in Ukraine. Iran's production of ballistic missiles and drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which the US…
Twitter gets sued for unpaid rent after Elon’s takeover
San Francisco, 5 January 2023 (GNP): Twitter owes $136,260 in rent for its offices on the 30th floor of a building in downtown San Francisco, according to a lawsuit filed by the building’s landlord a few days ago. While Elon Musk was trying…
Apple’s Stock Value falls below $2 trillion
New York, 5 January 2023 (GNP): The news comes one year after Apple reached a market value of $3 trillion. According to sources, Apple Inc's shares fell by 3.7% to $125.07 after the analyst, Jerome Ramel downgraded the company to 'neutral'…
Xiaomi to Replace President
Beijing, 31 December 2022 (GNP): Chinese mobile manufacturer Xiaomi's president, Wang Xiang, will be stepping down from his position as he has announced to retire, while William Lu, who is the Senior Vice President of a Chinese consumer…
KIA to Shutdown Karachi Dealership Permanently
Karachi, 30 December 2022 (GNP): KIA ltd. has announced to close its operations in Karachi permanently in an official post on its website, stating: "The only reason for the closure of Kia Motors Shahrah-e-Faisal showroom was the expiry of…
Spotify Launches Special New Year Feature On App
Islamabad, 29 December 2022 (GNP): In a recent announcement, the famous streaming app, Spotify has announced that it has launched a new feature on the app which allows its users to listen and tune in to classics and party playlists which…
Elon Musk Finding His Replacement As Twitter’s CEO
Toronto, 28 December 2022 (GNP): Elon Musk, the owner and founder of Tesla and SpaceX, bought Twitter a few months ago and declared himself the CEO.
He then posted a poll on his Twitter account asking if he should step down, to which…
Pakistan Team reaches Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
Muscat, 27 December 2022 (GNP/ TDI): The students of Pakistan finished second in the Huawei ICT Competition Middle East 2022. The announcement of Huawei’s flagship longstanding competition took place during a closing ceremony in Muscat,…
Images of Samsung Galaxy S23+ Revealed
New York, 26 December 2022 (GNP): Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Samsung Galaxy S23+ Ultra are the upcoming smartphone series that is set to launch in February 2023 and images of the latter two smartphone models have been…
US to ban trade with 30 Chinese companies
Washington, D.C., 14 December 2022 (GNP): Biden administration decides to put 30 Chinese technological companies on the trade blacklist. This sanction would hinder the Chinese companies from purchasing certain tools and components from…
Meta introduces Facebook Stars in Pakistan
Multan, 13 December 2022 (GNP): It's great news for Pakistani content producers because Meta has now made its monetization option available in their country, allowing them to interact with their audience and make a living.
This…
OIC appreciates COMSTECH role in OIC member states
Islamabad, 12 December 2022 (GNP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) Secretary-General, Hissein Brahim Taha, and a group of 10 people paid COMSTECH a visit on Monday.
Senior representatives from the Foreign Ministry…
International Civil Aviation Day 2022
New York, 7 December 2022 (GNP/ TDI): The world observes International Civil Aviation Day on 7th December. The day acknowledges the special contribution civil aviation makes to building a global network of fast transit.
Moreover, it aims…
First freight train launched on route within Turkic States
Islamabad, 4 December 2022 (GNP/TDI): On December 3, 2022, the "Turkiye-Iran-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan" freight train, which runs along the Turkic States line, arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The first freight train arrived in Tashkent,…
Pak-Saudi fostering cooperation in aviation field
Islamabad, 1 December 2022 (GNP): On November 30, 2022, Khawaja Saad Rafiq, the minister of aviation and railways, and Nawaf Saeed Al Maliki, the Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, met.
During the meeting, a wide range of topics relating to…
Jointly Build Community with Shared Future in Cyberspace
On Monday, China published a white paper outlining its vision for internet development and governance in the new era.
Tokyo Electron winning streak hits 15 days on chip industry hopes
Tokyo Electron stock gained for a 15th straight session in Tokyo as overseas investors bet on sustained growth in the semiconductor industry.
Japan's largest producer of chip-making equipment closed the session up 1.5% at 56,470 yen.…
‘’Apple updates software for iPhone to address critical vulnerability’’
Apple has updated its software for iPhones to address a critical vulnerability that independent researchers say has been exploited by notorious surveillance software to spy on a Saudi activist.
Researchers from the University of…