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

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ 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…

Govt Plans to Repurpose 3,400 Closed CNG Stations for EV Charging Hubs

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: The government is taking significant steps to boost the country’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, with plans to repurpose 3,400 closed CNG stations into potential…

SECP Introduces New Compliance Rules for Non-Banking Microfinance Companies

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a set of mandatory requirements for non-banking microfinance companies (NBMFCs) to enhance consumer protection,…

Senate Body Exposes Massive Solar Import Scam Allegedly Involving Habib Metropolitan Bank

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: A Senate Treasury subcommittee has been apprised of an alleged multi-billion-rupee solar import scam involving suspicious foreign fund transfers, over-invoicing, and questionable banking transactions.…

Pakistan and Türkiye Explore New IT and Technology Partnerships

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Türkiye are expanding their economic cooperation with a focus on IT, technology, and education as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral…

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