Pakistan to Hold 5G Spectrum Auction Before June, Confirms PTA Chief

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

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will take place before June 2025, with a commercial rollout expected by late 2025 or early 2026, according to…

Be Aware: New Scam Surfaces Regarding PTA Approved Devices!

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

LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is allegedly sending voice messages to mobile users, warning them that their phones are illegal and will be deactivated…

New BISE Lahore Software Aims to Curb Exam Irregularities

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

LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has introduced an advanced software system for the 2025 Matriculation exams, aimed at enhancing transparency,…

Google’s Veo 2 Enhances YouTube Shorts with Next-Level AI Video Creation

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

YouTube Shorts is set for a major transformation with the introduction of Google’s Veo 2, an advanced AI video model that redefines content creation. Integrated…

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Top Cybercrime Official Warns Against Pre-Activated International SIMs in Pakistan

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

ISLAMABAD: Pre-activated international SIMs in Pakistan have become a growing security concern, according to senior officials at the Cybercrime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency…

Pakistani Creators Honored at TikTok Creator Awards 2024

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

LAHORE: TikTok hosted the TikTok Creator Awards 2024 in Lahore, celebrating the growing influence and creativity of Pakistan’s TikTok community. The event, held for the…

Pakistan Prepares for 5G Rollout with Massive Network Upgrades and Fiber Expansion

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

ISLAMABAD: The government is laying the groundwork for the country’s digital future with sweeping plans to expand fiber networks, boost internet speeds, as authorities work…

Pakistan’s Internet Capacity Set for Major Boost with Africa 1, SMW6 Cable Systems

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

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s internet capacity is set to expand with the deployment of new submarine cable systems, including Africa 1 and SMW6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe…

Pakistan’s ICT Sector Sees Remarkable Growth with 43 STPs, 350 ITeS Companies and $100 Million in Exports

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

Islamabad:The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT), through the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), has made significant strides in developing the country’s ICT infrastructure.…

Multi-Billion-Rupee Solar Panel Import Scam Involves Famous Pakistani Banks

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

The Senate Finance Subcommittee, chaired by Senator Mohsin Aziz, convened on Thursday to discuss the ongoing investigation into the solar panel import over-invoicing. The committee…

HBL Microfinance Bank and IFC Sign US$ 80 Million Risk Sharing Agreement

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

Karachi: HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) has signed a US$ 80 million Risk Sharing Agreement (RSA or the facility) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC),…

JazzCash and Mobilink Bank Shortlisted for GLOMO Awards 2025

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

ISLAMABAD: JazzCash and Mobilink Bank have been named finalists for the Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards 2025. The awards, which recognize achievements in mobile and digital…

Govt Seeks World Bank Approval To Revise Punjabs 200m Health And Education Plan

World Bank Reviews Progress of $400M Higher Education Project in Pakistan

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

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank stocktaking mission recently held a series of meetings with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to review the progress of the Higher…

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