200,000 Refurbished Chromebooks Approved for ICT Schools by Ministry

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training received authorization to procure 200,000 refurbished Chromebooks for students enrolled in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)…

Samsung Set to Unveil First Galaxy Tri-Fold Smartphone in Early 2026

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Samsung is set to introduce the Fold7 and Flip7, featuring larger displays, in 2025. However, the company seems to be strategizing for an even more…

No Evidence of Internet Slowdown or VPN Blockage, PTA Chairman Clarifies

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (R) Hafeezur Rehman rejected claims on Thursday that the country’s internet was experiencing slow speeds. He also confirmed…

IT Services Exports Soar by 14% in Latest Growth Surge

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In October, Pakistan’s services exports saw a significant rise of 13.43% compared to the same month last year, reaching $688.95 million, up from $607.37 million.…

E-Auction for Personalized Number Plates Launched in Punjab

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched an innovative e-auction system, allowing residents to register their vehicles and place bids for their desired number plates via…

Pakistan’s New Plan to Combat Vehicle Smuggling

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has restricted the use of smuggled and tampered automobiles by government officials to curb the misuse of authority. This policy ensures that…

Islamabad Police Crack Down on PTI Supporters with Mobile Phone Checks

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have reportedly been checking citizens’ mobile phones to identify and arrest supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Numerous residents have attested to…

Government Takes Action Against Online Terrorist Activities and Illegal SIM Cards

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi declared that the federal government and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will take strong measures against restricted terrorist organizations that…

Motorway and Highway Traffic Violations Generate Rs15.5B in 11 Months

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Salman Chaudhry, the Inspector General of the National Highway and Motorway Police reported to the Standing Committee on Communications of the National Assembly, detailing…

P@SHA Chief Promises Internet Speed Improvements in Three Months

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has pledged to resolve the country’s ongoing slow internet issues within three months.…

Pakistan’s Hadiqa Kiani and Mahrang Baloch Secure Spot in BBC 100 Women 2024

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced its 100 Women for 2024 list, which features two distinguished individuals from Pakistan, signifying a moment of pride…

Punjab Govt Mandates Fitness Certificate for M-Tag Registration

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The government of Punjab has taken new steps to reduce air pollution, with a particular emphasis on stricter vehicle rules. A significant decision was…

Govt Proposes Amendments to Peca 2016, Introducing Digital Rights Protection Authority

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD:  The government is proposing comprehensive amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, which would see the establishment of a new regulatory…

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