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Living Brain Cell Computer Built by Princeton And It Uses One Millionth the Power of Today’s AI Systems

Focus Pakistan2026-05-16

NEW YORK: A brain cell computer powered by life itself can be found at Princeton University – and the ramifications for artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and medicine all come at once with one piece of technology that upends many traditional notions of computers and how they must function. The Princeton scientists have merged live brain cells ... Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Chinese IBI Group delegation to strengthen Pakistan China digital economy cooperation and digital trade ties.

China IBI’s Digital HQ in Pakistan to Unlock $10 Billion China Trade

Focus Pakistan2026-05-15

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan China digital economy partnership entered a new phase after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met a high-level Chinese business delegation and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in the digital economy, with the visiting side underlining that the establishment of IBI’s Digital Economy Headquarters in Pakistan would open significant avenues for the country’s small ... Read more

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iPhone 5G Goes Live on Zong and Jazz

Focus Pakistan2026-05-13

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan brought out iPhone 5G before schedule this week. Prior to the anticipated year of 2027, which most experts thought would be the period when 5G technology would hit the market, Pakistan was able to do so before schedule. In this case, Zong and Jazz companies are ready to use 5G in their territories. ... Read more

Pakistan government launches NADRA pension verification system using Pak ID app biometric and facial recognition to confirm proof of life for 1.7 million federal and provincial pensioners

Pakistan Pensioners Must Verify Proof of Life on NADRA App or Lose Payments

Focus Pakistan2026-05-13

ISLAMABAD: Government of Pakistan has introduced a new system of digital NADRA pension verification, according to which around 1.7 million federal and provincial pensioners will be required to prove their “proof of life” using biometric and facial recognition technology prior to making their payments. In order to achieve this purpose, the new system will utilize ... Read more

Pakistan’s 5G phone installment plan faces delay as affordable smartphone policy remains stuck between telecom companies and regulators

Pakistan’s Cheap 5G Phone Plan Faces Major Delay

Focus Pakistan2026-05-11

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s 5G phone installment plan has hit a major delay as telecom companies and regulators struggle to finalize a policy aimed at making smartphones affordable for millions of consumers.A policy proposal designed to let Pakistanis buy high-end smartphones on instalment plans has been in development for months. This issue became more urgent following the ... Read more

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Huawei Introduces World’s Thinnest Tablet, Beats iPad and Samsung

Focus Pakistan2026-05-09

The Huawei MatePad Pro Max has officially become the world’s thinnest tablet, beating the Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 with a stunning 4.7mm ultra-slim design. Huawei has just made a bold statement. Launched recently, the new Huawei MatePad Pro Max is not only going to rival Apple’s iPad Pro, but it will ... Read more

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Apple Chooses Samsung OLED Panels for iPhone 18 Pro Series

Focus Pakistan2026-05-08

For its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro range, the tech giant Apple is betting on Samsung Display and LG Display, all while silently turning their back on China-based BOE. According to the report from The Elec, the move comes ahead of an anticipated launch of the upcoming iPhone lineup. The OLED displays on the iPhone 18 ... Read more

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ Launch Is Closer Than You Think!

Focus Pakistan2026-05-08

Samsung is gradually but steadily incthing closer to the unveiling of its upcoming Galaxy Tab S12 series, and more specifically the Plus variant. Galaxy Tab S12+ now undergoing firmware testing. Sammy Guru discovered a firmware image file carrying the SM-X846B model number on Samsung’s servers. Earlier leak revealed this phone to be the Samsung Galaxy ... Read more

Pakistan submits telecom budget proposals 2026 to Ministry of IT demanding customs duty abolition on 5G equipment optic fiber tax cut and reduction in withholding tax on recharge services

Pakistan Telecom Sector Seeks Massive Tax Relief in Budget 2026

Focus Pakistan2026-05-08

ISLAMABAD: The telecommunications sector in Pakistan has put forth a comprehensive budget proposal to the govt, pointing out that Pakistan finds itself in dire need of the telecom sector just at a time when increased taxes, operational costs, and depreciated currency rates have made the sector unsustainable financially. “Telecom budget recommendations Pakistan 2026” – as ... Read more