Pakistanis coming from abroad can only bring one duty free phone from now on

By Shaoor Munir ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The government has approved its new policy regarding duty and taxes on importing smartphones from abroad, and it is confusing a lot of people about…

You might have to start paying tax on mobile top-ups again after this suggestion by Chief Justice

By Shaoor Munir ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar has proposed re-imposition of tax on prepaid mobile top-ups to contribute towards funding dams. Chief Justice proposed this idea…

The government sets a new deadline for illegally imported phones

By Abdul Wahab ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In an unexpected policy shift for the telecom sector, the government is planning to allow the import of used smartphones in Pakistan. The major reason…

Pakistan now has more than 60 million mobile broadband users

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Recent statistics released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) show that more than 3.94 million 3G/4G users were added in the last 4 months effectively…

US government is reportedly persuading allies to not use Huawei equipment

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

President Trump banned Huawei and ZTE from use in government departments in the US in August this year and his administration is now taking further…

New Galaxy S10 leaks show an all-screen display is in the making

By Abdul Wahab ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The next big smartphone unveiling is set for 2019, probably in February, but rumors have already started flowing. From Samsung’s recent announcements and design teasing,…

Samsung Pakistan is giving away 10,000mAh battery back with triple camera Galaxy A7

By Shaoor Munir ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Samsung is now bundling Samsung Galaxy A7 with a free 10,000 mAh battery pack. This promotion also gives purchasers 10 free food vouchers and this bundle…

Government likely to allow import of used smartphones in Pakistan

By Shaoor Munir ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to reports, Government of Pakistan is looking to allow the import of used smartphones in Pakistan. Ministry of Information and Technology will present the…

Snapdragon 8150 and Helio P80 outclass all other processors in AI benchmark

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

AI-Benchmark is a testing tool that provides a score for processors based on how well they perform in different computer vision related tasks. Snapdragon 8150…

Xiaomi claims a Guinness World record by opening 500 stores on a single day

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Xiaomi is proving that its dominance doesn’t just lie on online campaigns, the company opened up more than 500 stores across India on 29th October…

Top-end Samsung Galaxy S10 could have 6 cameras

By Shaheryar Ehsan ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Just when you thought Nokia may be overdoing it with a 5 camera Nokia 9, Recent rumors suggest the upcoming flagship from Samsung may have…

Pakistan tops Facebook’s list for blocking content

By Muneeb Ahmad ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is among the top states of the World asking the social media giant to block certain posts within its boundaries as they are found…

Oppo announces A7 with a teardrop notch and Snapdragon 450

By Abdul Wahab ⏐ 7 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The water-drop notch design that was first introduced by Oppo R17 and then carried on by OnePlus 6T is now being featured in Oppo A7.…

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