Pakistan is Still Decades Away from Digital Equality, Warns World Bank

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has one of the lowest average broadband speeds in South Asia. Fixed broadband packages cost 11.1 percent of the average monthly GNI per capita, which…

NADRA B-Form Application Simplified for Parents via Pak ID App in 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has streamlined the NADRA B-Form application process, enabling parents to register their newborns more conveniently through digital…

Pakistan IT Exports to US Could Surge Amid Tech Sector Growth and Trade Shifts

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Amid global trade tensions and US tariff shifts, Pakistan’s underutilized digital sector could become a powerful economic lever. With sectors like software development, fintech,…

CCP Recovers Rs10 Million Penalty from PIA for Hajj Fare Hike Abuse

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has successfully recovered a Rs10 million CCP penalty on PIA, originally imposed in 2009 for abusing its market…

NCERT Warns of Sharp Surge in 2FA Bypass Cyberattacks Targeting Cloud Platforms

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a security advisory highlighting a sharp spike in 2FA bypass cyberattacks targeting Gmail, Microsoft 365,…

PTA Initiates VPN Licensing in Pakistan to Regulate Online Privacy Tools

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to formalize the use of online privacy tools, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated VPN licensing in Pakistan under…

Communications Minister Orders Overhaul of PLIC Operations

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance of the Postal Life Insurance Company (PLIC). During a high-level…

Govt Partners With IFC to Boost Electric Vehicle Investment in Pakistan

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a strategic move to accelerate electric vehicle investment in Pakistan, the Ministry of Industries & Production has signed a cooperation agreement with the…

SECP Registers 2,757 New Companies in March 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered a total of 2,757 new companies in March 2025, bringing the total number of registered…

WhatsApp Sticker Pack Feature Launches With Seamless Sharing and New Chat Tools

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp has officially launched a major upgrade, introducing a new WhatsApp sticker pack feature that allows users to create, manage, and share sticker packs more…

FIR Filed Against TikToker Over Viral Video Mocking Punjab Police Uniform

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: An FIR has been officially filed against controversial TikToker Kashif Zameer under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), following the release of a…

Qingqi Rickshaw Manufacturers Face License Ban, Sealing Threat

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday took a firm stance on the worsening smog and urban congestion, warning that Qingqi rickshaw manufacturers could face…

Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Imports Decrease by 13.10% in FY 2024-25

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan imported mobile phones worth $1.130 billion in the first nine months (July-March) of the 2024-25 fiscal year, marking a negative growth of 13.10%…

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