Pakistan’s first biomass energy demonstration plant has started operating in Sajawal, Sindh, as part of a $3.5 million sustainable-energy project. The initiative aims to convert locally available residues into cleaner fuel, support rural livelihoods and reduce pressure on forest resources.
Pakistani teenager Ibrahim Hisham is developing Fogbound, a psychological horror game set in a smog-ravaged, quarantined version of Lahore. The story-driven indie title is expected to launch on Steam in late December, with a trailer planned for November.
Pakistan has rolled out an upgraded e-passport containing an NFC chip, biometric data, laser engraving and internationally compliant security protections. New applicants and those renewing expired documents will receive the electronic version, while existing machine-readable passports remain valid until expiry.
Pakistan aims to establish about 3,000 public electric-vehicle charging stations by 2030, beginning with 40 fast chargers on motorways and selected sections of the N-5. The plan also covers private investment incentives, battery-swapping facilities and a national framework for recycling used EV batteries.
Cybercrime investigators traced and assisted a Karachi teenager who was allegedly manipulated by an online group into completing increasingly harmful assignments. Her devices are being examined as authorities search for other possible victims and those responsible.
Punjab authorities have been directed to enforce restrictions on smart glasses and other concealed recording equipment following complaints of illegal surveillance, harassment and blackmail. The measure covers hidden-camera devices disguised as items such as glasses, pens and watches.
Three people, including a foreign national, received seven-year prison terms over a fraudulent mobile investment application that caused a citizen to lose Rs19.391 million. The court also imposed combined fines of Rs250,000 following a cybercrime investigation.
ChatGPT advertising is expanding to Pakistan as part of a 26-country rollout that brings the service to 89 markets. Ads will appear on Free and Go plans, while Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscriptions will remain ad-free.
IBA Karachi, Aga Khan University and Habib University have formalised a partnership to advance AI-supported teaching and academic innovation. Their collaboration was announced during a Karachi symposium examining critical thinking, learner agency and the changing role of universities in the AI era.
Criminals allegedly used unauthorised duplicate SIMs to steal millions of rupees from two Pakistani lawmakers and a Karachi businessman. Investigations uncovered failures in telecom verification and suspected involvement by a banking insider.
Pakistan’s first astronaut is scheduled to undertake a crewed space mission from China on November 25, with either Zeeshan Ali or Khurram Daud expected to be selected. The chosen astronaut will serve as a payload specialist and conduct scientific experiments in orbit.
Pakistan plans to replace new machine-readable passports with e-passports within about a month, the Interior Ministry told the National Assembly. Existing passports will remain valid until expiry, while the new system is intended to strengthen travel-document security.
