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Telecom equipment standards regulations move closer to approval

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Ministry of IT and Telecom in Pakistan has submitted the Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations to the Cabinet Committee for Legislative Cases for review, aiming to enforce quality standards and enhance telecom security. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has submitted the proposed Telecom Equipment Standards Regulations to the Cabinet […]

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WhatsApp introduces redesigned emoji reaction panel in latest beta update

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  CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned emoji reaction panel across its messaging platform to improve navigation and reduce scrolling for channel reactions. The improved interface, spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.6.15 on the Google Play Store, transforms how emoji reactions appear throughout the app with a more structured and efficient

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Govt expands digital skills programme with Huawei to train 300,000 youth

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LAHORE (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing a meeting in Lahore on Sunday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equipping Pakistan’s youth with digital skills through an ICT training initiative with Huawei to enhance job opportunities and IT exports. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government’s dedication to equipping Pakistan’s youth with advanced

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Iran probes Indian tech firms over alleged backdoor access to Israel

PTA warns users against fraudulent links, fake reward schemes on social media

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ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): In a move to protect citizens from cyberattacks, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning over the increasing complaints of users being deceived through fake links on social media. According to PTA, when a user clicks on a certain unknown link, the hackers steal their data including their bank information

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OpenAI adds parental controls to ChatGPT to enhance safety

OpenAI to launch premium ‘Agents’ with advanced features, high price tag

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CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): The World’s latest AI technology, OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch specialized AI “agents” with subscription costs ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 per month, according to the sources. These will include a $2,000-a-month high-income knowledge worker agent; a $10,000 software developer agent; and a $20,000-a-month PhD-level research agent. The pricing structure suggests

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Forbes Technology Council recognises Mehwish Salman for tech innovation

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistani-Origin Mehwish Salman Ali has been selected as a member of the Forbes Technology Council. She is the only female IT and fourth technology expert in the prestigious think tank listed as a Pakistani. As a Forbes Technology Council member, she represents the country at an honoured level, influencing C-suite executives and

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Pakistani scientists develop eco-friendly java plum sensor to detect spoiled milk

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  LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistani scientists have developed a low-cost eco-friendly sensor that would detect spoiled milk. Based on the natural compounds that give Jaman (Syzygium cumini) its vibrant purple colour, the sensor would help ascertain freshness of the commodity. Pakistani researchers from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Education Lahore, in collaboration

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Microsoft DeepSeek R1 distilled AI models introduced

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Microsoft DeepSeek R1 7B and 14B refined models for Copilot+ PCs have been released, making them available through Azure AI Foundry. This development allows developers to access smaller, more efficient AI models that provide similar intelligence to larger models while requiring less computing power. The Azure AI Foundry platform allows developers to

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PTA proposes telecom regulation reforms to boost broadband expansion

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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released a consultation paper inviting industry stakeholders to provide input on telecom regulation reforms, including whether Local Loop (LL) licensees should continue offering mandatory voice services or be allowed to adopt modern alternatives like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV). One of

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