The Higher Education Commission Pakistan is set to launch a blockchain-based degree attestation system, with the first phase expected by June 2026. The initiative aims to make the attestation process more secure, transparent, and accessible for students and graduates across the country. According to official documents, the new system will leverage blockchain technology to connect…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that pollution generated by recent attacks on oil facilities in Iran could potentially affect air quality in western parts of Pakistan. The advisory comes as concerns grow about cross-border environmental impacts following the incidents. In a press release issued on Monday, the meteorological authority stated that prevailing wind patterns…
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has announced the formation of a nationwide committee to monitor and evaluate the implementation of its policies, programs, and development projects in universities and higher education institutions across the country. According to an official notification issued by the HEC Coordination Division on March 5, the newly established committee will…
TCL has introduced its latest Android tablet, the TCL Tab A1 Plus, during the global tech showcase at Mobile World Congress 2026. The new device highlights TCL’s focus on enhancing digital reading and display comfort with a feature that allows users to switch between standard tablet viewing and an e-paper style reading mode. The tablet…
Citi Pharma Limited has announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for its wholly owned subsidiary, Citi Veterinary Pharma Limited. The company aims to raise between Rs. 1.0 billion and Rs. 2.0 billion through the offering. In a material information notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on March 3, 2026, Citi Pharma…
A new global cybersecurity threat, the “Ploutus” malware, has emerged as a major risk to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), including those in Pakistan. This sophisticated malware allows hackers to remotely trigger unauthorized cash withdrawals without needing access to customer accounts or banking systems. The warning comes via an advisory from 1LINK, which has circulated the…
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has officially opened applications for its Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) 2026, offering a fully funded international research internship for bachelor’s and master’s students from around the world, including Pakistan. The KAUST VSRP is a 3 to 6-month immersive research internship aimed at students in…
A new pilot study from Virginia Tech is drawing attention for its innovative approach to managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers are examining whether learning to DJ can help young adults improve focus, attention, and emotional regulation, offering a creative alternative to traditional treatment methods. The study involves 60 participants and represents a first-of-its-kind…
OxfordAQA, a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA, the United Kingdom’s largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels, brought together education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners at the OxfordAQA School Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Islamabad. The event focused on rethinking assessment and learning through competence-based education and future-ready skills to better prepare students for the demands…
Education is often measured through grades, exams, and outcomes, but the real weight children carry is rarely visible. On World Education Day 2026, the global theme of empowering youth to co-create education shifts attention toward a more human side of learning, one that recognises emotional wellbeing, comfort, and voice as essential elements of education. For…