How Illegal Betting Apps Took Pakistan by Storm

By Salman Akhtar ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 11 min read

Betting is banned in Pakistan, yet over the past few years, many sports betting and “trading” apps have reached Pakistani users through smartphones and social…

Operation Grey: Under Reported U.S. Pressure, Pakistan Cracks Down on Scam Call Rings

By Danny de Hek ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 6 min read

While pressure mounts internationally, particularly from the United States, to tackle scam call centers and fraudulent software houses thriving in Pakistan, as reported by insider…

PTCL-Telenor Deal Faces Delays, Closing Expected in Next Two Months

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

ISLAMABAD: The PTCL-Telenor deal, involving PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, is facing delays due to pending regulatory approvals. The transaction, initially expected to close earlier, is…

Kia Sportage L Price in Pakistan Revealed: Booking Details and Full Variant List

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

Kia has officially revealed the Kia Sportage L price in Pakistan, along with booking details for its latest SUV. The vehicle, which was introduced last week,…

Sparx Smartphones Dealers ‘Vanish’ During Europe Trip

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

ISLAMABAD: Two mobile phone dealers from Peshawar, who reportedly traveled to Germany on a trip organized by a private Pakistani mobile phone company, have allegedly…

How to Recover Instagram Account – Disabled, Hacked, or Deleted

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

Losing access to your Instagram account can be frustrating, especially if it’s disabled, hacked, or deleted. Whether your account was restricted for violating policies or…

PTA Faces Critical Decision on Rs78Bn Dues from LDI Telecom Companies

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

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom recently convened to discuss the Rs78 billion owed by Long Distance and International (LDI)…

Starlink Set to Launch Services in Pakistan by June

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

ISLAMABAD: Global satellite internet provider Starlink is expected to commence its services in Pakistan by June, as 90% of the registration process has been completed,…

Slow Telecom Infrastructure Progress in AJK and GB Raises Concerns

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

ISLAMABAD: The NGMS Core Upgradation (2024-2026) project, aimed at enhancing the NGMS PR/DR Core Network in AJK and GB, has seen slow financial progress, with…

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Durability Test Raises Concerns Over Build Quality

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

Samsung has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra, bringing some external design tweaks and major internal performance upgrades. However, the Galaxy S25 Ultra…

AIC Raises Concerns Over Pakistan’s New Cybercrime Law

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

ISLAMABAD: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has raised serious concerns over the passage of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act (PECA), 2025 without meaningful…

Mobile Operators Fail QoS Tests Amid Poor Telecom Services in Pakistan

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

ISLAMABAD: Amid poor telecom services in Pakistan, cellular mobile operators (CMOs) failed to meet most of the key performance indicators (KPIs) set in their licenses…

PECA Amendments: A Threat to Social Media Freedom in Pakistan?

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

The PECA amendments and social media freedom in Pakistan have become a major topic of debate. Digital rights activists, journalists, and netizens have raised concerns…

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