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Internet users across Pakistan faced a major slowdown on Saturday, impacting browsing, messaging, and online activities. Reports of sluggish speeds and disruptions flooded in from various cities. Karachi residents, especially in North Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and Karsaz, complained about slow internet speeds. Users faced difficulty accessing Wi-Fi and popular apps like WhatsApp. Peshawar and Quetta Hit …
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In a groundbreaking development, Japanese researchers have successfully reverse-engineered volcanic antibiotics, offering new hope in the fight against infections. Discovered in the soil of a Cameroon volcano 50 years ago, these compounds have now been synthesized in the lab, potentially paving the way for large-scale production and future medical applications. Discovery of Volcanic Antibiotics In 1974, …
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KARACHI: For the past three days, Karachi has been grappling with widespread internet disruptions. Citizens have reported issues with both Wi-Fi and mobile data services. Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram have been largely inaccessible, making it difficult for users to send pictures, voice notes, and large files. The ongoing protests by Pakistan …
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At COP29 in Baku, rich countries pledged $300bn annually by 2035 to help poorer nations combat climate change. This amount, a marked increase from the $100bn commitment made earlier, is part of a broader $1.3 trillion annual target. However, only $300bn will be provided as grants and low-interest loans, leaving the rest to be …
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Internet users across Pakistan experienced significant issues connecting to WhatsApp on Saturday night. The disruptions began around 10 PM, with users reporting difficulties sending and receiving messages, particularly media files. Outage tracking website Downdetector recorded a peak of 207 complaints within an hour. Approximately 67% of users reported trouble sending messages, while 16% faced …
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Elon Musk has ridiculed Jaguar after the British automaker’s latest promotional video sparked widespread online mockery. The video, part of Jaguar’s rebranding campaign, failed to impress viewers and raised eyebrows for its unusual approach. Jaguar is undergoing a significant rebrand as it transitions to an all-electric lineup by 2026. On Tuesday, the company revealed a …
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SpaceX successfully launched its colossal Starship rocket from its Boca Chica, Texas facility on Tuesday. The rocket, standing approximately 400 feet tall (122 meters), is designed for lunar missions and future Mars exploration. The launch, observed by US President-elect Donald Trump, marked significant progress in advancing spaceflight capabilities. The rocket lifted off at 4 PM …
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Karachi: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) will initiate the financial bidding process tomorrow at 11:30 AM. The bidding aims to hire consultants for the installation of e-gates at major airports nationwide. The event will take place at the PAA Headquarters, Jinnah International Airport, Terminal One (Old Terminal), near Star Gate. The PAA announced that the …
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Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairperson of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has raised alarms over the ongoing internet slowdown and restrictions on virtual private networks (VPNs). He warned these measures could cause significant financial losses, disrupt IT services, and damage Pakistan’s reputation in global markets. “Blocking VPNs will harm IT companies, call centers, and BPOs. …
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The day after the U.S. election marked the highest departure rate of users from X, formerly known as Twitter, since Elon Musk’s acquisition of the platform two years ago. Disgruntled users didn’t abandon social media entirely, however. Many flocked to Bluesky, a rival platform, which saw over a million new sign-ups in a single day. …
