Mobile Registration Van Launched in Mansehra to Expand BISP Access for Remote Families

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Families in remote and underserved parts of Mansehra will soon have easier access to the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), following the launch of a…

Mobile Phone Imports Soar 540 Percent as Local Output Declines

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Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly declined 12 percent year-on-year in June 2026, reflecting weakening domestic production even as handset imports surged sharply ahead…

Operators Lag on Fibre Rollout as PTA Pushes 5G Backbone Upgrade

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Pakistan’s mobile operators remain well short of the fibre connectivity required for nationwide 5G deployment, with the telecom sector’s overall tower fibreization standing at just…

Punjab Food Authority Actions Against Substandard Food Continues as KFC & 75 Businesses Penalized

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The Punjab Food Authority sealed eight food points and production units and imposed fines totaling Rs1.12 million on 75 businesses during a district-wide enforcement drive,…

PSW, NTC Sign Agreement to Automate Tariff System

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National Tariff Commission (NTC) and Pakistan Single Window (PSW) have signed a landmark agreement to automate tariff processes and enable real-time data sharing between both…

FY Budget 2026-27: Govt Targets Rs27.685bn from 4G/5G Licences, Raises Mobile Levy

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The federal government has projected Rs27.685 billion in revenue from 4G and 5G licences for FY2026-27, according to budget documents released Friday. The allocation exceeds…

NA Panel Slams IT Ministry Over Gilgit Visit, Poor Mobile & Internet Services

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The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT & Telecom expressed strong dissatisfaction over the absence of the Federal Minister for IT & Telecom and secretary…

PTA Imposes Hefty Penalties on Telcos, Promises Better Connectivity Post‑5G Auction

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued show‑cause notices and imposed hefty fines on telecom operators, citing poor internet services and demanding immediate quality improvements. During…

State Life Pakistan’s Digital Infrastructure Allegedly Exposed Due to Major Security Misconfigurations

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Pakistan’s largest life insurance corporation, the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, is facing serious cybersecurity concerns after an independent security researcher claimed multiple public-facing…

Govt Reduces Petrol Levy by Rs80, Price Drops to Rs378 Per Litre

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In a major relief for consumers, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a reduction of Rs80 per litre in the petrol levy, bringing the new petrol…

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV- Pakistan’s Most Efficient PHEV, up to 1,400 km Combined Range & 170 km Pure Electric

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At a time when rising fuel costs and inconsistent availability continue to strain everyday mobility, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid stands as Pakistan’s ideal…

Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Today, 25th March, 2026

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Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led to above-average price volatility in gold and silver. Usually, gold and silver prices in Pakistan fluctuate…

Another Rs30/L Hike on the Cards for Petrol and Diesel

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Pakistan appears set for yet another sharp increase in fuel prices, with current international crude benchmarks pointing toward a potential Rs30 per litre addition to both petrol…

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