Local Mobile Manufacturing in Pakistan Reaches 4.88 Million Units by February 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The local manufacturing/ assembling plants manufactured/ assembled 4.88 million mobile handsets during the first two months (January-February) of the calendar year 2025 compared to…

Pakistan Crypto Council Convenes First Meeting to Discuss Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Regulations

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Islamabad: The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator…

Government’s Smartphone Installment Plan Faces Setback Amid Operator Disagreements

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: The government’s plan to introduce mobile phones on installments has once again hit a roadblock due to disagreements among cellular mobile operators (CMOs). The…

Jazz Records Highest Telecom Complaints at 4,987 in February 2025, Ufone Lowest at 1,435

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Jazz leads the chart with 4987 complaints followed by Zong as the second-most with 2823 complaints telecommunications operators, revealed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) data.…

Pakistan’s 3G/4G Users Surge to 141 Million in February 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G/4G users as well as penetration in Pakistan increased in February 2025, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) data revealed. The number…

PTA Pins Blame on Mobile Phone Manufacturers Amid IMEI Theft Scandal

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is at the center of a growing scandal following allegations that millions of IMEI numbers have been stolen and…

Car Prices in Pakistan May Drop as Govt Revises Auto Tariffs Under IMF Plan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Car prices in Pakistan may soon drop as the government moves to lower auto import tariffs under an IMF-backed trade liberalization plan. The new…

ECC Approves Rs2Bn for Media Dues, Allocates Grants for Key Projects

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has approved multiple Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs)…

PTA Approved Phones Turning Non-PTA: 1 Million IMEIs Become Vulnerable

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a shocking revelation, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) online security system has allegedly suffered a major breach, leading to the theft of over one…

Paysa Technologies Secures SBP’s In-Principle Approval for EMI License

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given in-principle approval to fintech firm PaySa Technologies, allowing it to move forward with its plans to…

Rawalpindi Introduces Dedicated Green Lane for Motorcyclists

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Following Lahore’s example, Rawalpindi has introduced a specialized Green Lane for motorcyclists, an initiative spearheaded by the City Traffic Police (CTP) to streamline traffic and…

Lahore High Court Hears Heated Arguments Over Pakistan’s “X” Ban in PTA Case

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held a critical hearing on petitions challenging the ban on the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter). A three-member…

NIC Karachi’s 13th Cohort Nears Grand Finale of Innovation

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: More than 125 startups are competing for selection in the 13th Cohort of the National Incubation Centre (NIC) Karachi at NED University of Engineering…

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