Mobile phone service suspended in major cities
In Karachi, mobile phone service began to shut down in various areas early morning
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PTA warns of disruptions to mobile networks, internet, and ATMs
Govt-telecom operator dispute involves a substantial sum of Rs 76 billion
PTA starts cybersecurity audit for telecom operators
Audit aims to ensure robustness of cyber defenses within country's telecom sector
PTA sees rise in VPN usage, urges quick finalisation of policy
Sources say VPNs not banned, there's an urgent need to register them to discourage illegal, unregistered use
PTA Chairman blames fiber optic cable failure and VPNs for internet slowdown
Confirms web management system, denies new firewall installation
Decision to install firewall was taken by PTI govt: Documents
Ex-PM Imran Khan issued formal orders regarding firewall installation in October 2020
Internet slowdown in Pakistan causing $50m daily loss
Suparco official says solar activities affected radio frequencies, causing temporary blackouts with satellites
Punjab to suspend mobile services on Karbala martyrs' chehlum
Blackout recommended in areas hosting mourning processions and majalis from 5am to 11pm
Pakistan govt committed to realising Digital Pakistan vision
Shaza Fatima outlines govt's strategic efforts to bridge digital divide between urban, rural areas
OpenAI develops watermarking system for detecting ChatGPT-generated text
System alters word prediction process of model to produce an apparent pattern
PTA hints at blocking VPNs in Pakistan
Law minister suggests social media revenues should be taxed in Pakistan, as they are in other countries
Intel to cut 15% jobs, suspend dividend in turnaround push
Intel's lagging position in market for AI chips has sent its shares down more than 40% this year
Minister rejects reports firewalls are supposed to control social media
Shaza Fatima says Twitter’s non-implementation of local laws an issue
Internet service disrupted across Pakistan
Spokesman says PTCL network faces data outages in various cities, affecting connectivity
New law: Sharing personal data can lead to $125,000-$2m fines
Data Protection Bill prohibits transfer abroad of personal data against national security, public interest
Pakistan's Data Protection Bill pending since 2018
Minister says key issue revolves around cross-border data transfer, trying to resolve it
Pakistani mobile users unable to access WhatsApp services
Many users report media files such as videos and images not processing or loading
Global IT outages will happen again, experts warn
Concerns raised among experts that many organisations not well-prepared to implement contingency plans
Global IT outage affects businesses, airlines, media houses
Social media attributed outage to update in CrowdStrike security software, causing issues with Windows software
Cabinet Division issues advisory for safe usage of ChatGPT, other AI apps
People handling highly sensitive information should avoid using chatbots to minimize data breaches
TikTok removed over 20m videos of Pakistani users from Jan-March 2024
Platform deleted 21.63 million accounts belonging to children under 13 years of age
Govt expedites digitization, 5G implementation following SIFC recommendations
Key initiatives in IT and Telecom Sector including procurement digitization, 5G auction, and startup funding receive govt push
Instagram down: Outage disrupts thousands of users worldwide
Over 6,000 users in India reported issues with accessing platform during peak of outage around noon
Former OpenAI chief scientist to start a new AI company
Company is focused on creating a safe AI environment
TikTok removes 93.5% of videos as per Pakistan’s government requests
Deactivates 270 accounts for violating community guidelines
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