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In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern — it’s a business imperative. From data breaches and ransomware to social engineering and AI-powered attacks, digital threats are evolving faster than ever. Organizations that fail to adapt risk losing not only data but also reputation, revenue, and […]
In Pakistan’s intricate administrative landscape, the boundary between military and civil authority has long been porous. From retired generals leading public corporations to serving officers seconded into key bureaucratic posts, the practice of appointing Armed Forces personnel to civilian institutions has become almost routine. What was once justified as a […]
If we count number of persons playing in the fields, football is the number one sport, but it is true by no means is cricket the most popular sport despite Hockey is our national game. After Pakistan gained independence, field hockey quickly became the most prominent sport, easily accessible, and […]
The Government of Pakistan must undertake serious and far-reaching steps to improve the work-life balance and professional standards within the police department. At present, police officers are overworked, under-trained, and often deprived of basic human needs such as proper rest, family time and predictable schedules. This unrelenting pressure directly impacts […]
Enterprise workflows orchestrate critical business operations, from customer onboarding to complex financial transactions. As processes grow increasingly sophisticated, the ability to design scalable workflows handling parallel processing through split-join operations has become essential. This article explores best practices for architecting workflows that maintain performance, reliability, and maintainability at scale. Understanding […]
Massive dissatisfaction with the political system in the scenic valleys of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) led to the emergence of a socio-political movement that has grown in popularity and raised political consciousness in the area. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was established as a representative body to advocate […]
“Fake news” refers to fabricated information that imitates legitimate news media in form, but not in intent or process. Unlike reputable journalism, fake news sources lack established editorial standards and fact-checking protocols that ensure accuracy and credibility. Fake news overlaps with two related concepts: (Source: David M. J. Lazer et […]
While Pakistan continues to struggle with persistent internet slowdowns and connectivity degradation, the world’s largest cloud infrastructure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), also faced a global outage this week — underlining a deeper truth: the world’s internet, from Silicon Valley to Islamabad, rests on fragile digital foundations. Pakistan’s Internet Feels Like […]
Pakistan’s long-serving communications satellite, PakSat-1R, is approaching the end of its operational life, prompting a gradual transition of television and data services to the newly launched PakSat-MM1 (also called PakSat-MM1R). Background: PakSat-1R’s Service Legacy PakSat-1R was launched in August 2011 using China’s Long March 3B/E rocket and placed at 38° […]
Picture Dhaka in the heat of July—the air thick with tension, streets humming with restless footsteps, and young voices echoing through every alleyway. What began as frustration over injustice turned into something much larger: a youth-led revolution rewriting the meaning of democracy in Bangladesh. To make sense of this uprising, […]