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BYD Faces Labor Rights Probe as Hungary Sanctions Factory Contractors

BUDAPEST: Hungarian authorities have taken action against companies involved in the construction of a BYD electric vehicle factory following allegations of labor rights violations,…

UK considers stricter social media restrictions for children under 16

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans aimed at restricting children’s access to harmful online platforms, amid growing concerns over…

realme C100i Launches in Pakistan With Massive 7,000mAh Battery and 24-Month Warranty

ISLAMABAD: Smartphone manufacturer realme has launched the new realme C100i in Pakistan, introducing a budget-focused device that combines a large battery, extended warranty coverage,…

Questions Raised Over Zero Smartwatch Accuracy and Customer Support

ISLAMABAD: Concerns have emerged regarding the accuracy of fitness tracking in Zero smartwatches, with reports suggesting that some devices may be recording significantly fewer…

QGDC, Huawei Pakistan partner to develop Pakistan’s largest Tier III data centre

KARACHI, June 5 (ABC): Quantum Global Data Center (QGDC) and Huawei Pakistan signed a strategic partnership agreement during The Q Summit in Karachi, marking…

Kaspersky detects over 92,000 cyber attacks disguised as AI services in 2026

ISLAMABAD: Cybersecurity company Kaspersky says it detected more than 92,000 cyber attacks disguised as popular artificial intelligence services and applications worldwide between January and…

SpaceX Could Disrupt America’s $1.6 Trillion Communications Industry, Analysts Say

NEW YORK: SpaceX is positioned to significantly reshape the US communications industry as its satellite internet service Starlink continues to expand, according to a…

Industry raises concerns over proposal to phase out local production of 2G feature phones in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the nationwide implementation of a track and trace system for medicines, a move aimed at improving drug verification…

NFC-based Android banking attacks rise 188% in early 2026, Kaspersky reports

ISLAMABAD: NFC-based Android banking attacks increased by 188% during the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to…

68% of passwords can be cracked within a day, Kaspersky study finds

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky says nearly 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day, according to new research analyzing 231 million leaked passwords…

Instagram introduces stricter teen safety controls and parental supervision tools in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Instagram has rolled out updated Teen Accounts protections in Pakistan, introducing stricter content controls, expanded parental supervision tools and new restrictions aimed at…

BYD shares slide after sharp Q1 profit drop despite record overseas sales

HONG KONG: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is facing increased market pressure after reporting a sharp decline in first-quarter profit, even as overseas vehicle…

Meta introduces AI-powered age assurance measures for teens in Pakistan

Islamabad, 7 May, 2026: Meta has announced new AI-powered age assurance measures across all its platforms in Pakistan, aimed at supporting safe, positive online…

Chinese carmakers target global growth with locally designed vehicles

BEIJING, May 5 — Chinese carmakers are accelerating a shift toward designing vehicles specifically for overseas markets as they seek to turn strong export…

BYD’s new EV hypercar hits 0–100 km/h in under 2 seconds

BEIJING: BYD has unveiled its Denza Z hyperconvertible, an electric performance car capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in under two seconds,…

TECNO launches CAMON 50 Ultra 5G in Pakistan with 50MP Sony camera

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: TECNO Mobile has launched the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G in Pakistan, introducing a new camera-focused smartphone equipped with a 50MP Sony sensor,…