Punjab Govt Reveals Eligibility Criteria for New Laptop Scheme

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The Punjab government has established the eligibility criteria for its laptop distribution program, designed to equip students across the province with essential digital tools.…

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…

Turkey’s Erdogan Gifts e-Cars to Pakistan PM Shehbaz and President Zardari

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has gifted electric vehicles, proudly made in Türkiye, to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, showcasing…

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…

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

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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 ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 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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Conflicting Reports Raise Uncertainty Over 5G Rollout in Pakistan

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

ISLAMABAD: The highly-anticipated 5G rollout in Pakistan remains marred by uncertainty as conflicting reports about the timeline for its rollout emerge. While the government hints…

Pakistan Air Force’s NASTP Developing Nine New Radar Systems

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

The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) has announced that it is actively working on nine innovative radar and sensor…

Here’s How to Get Samsung Galaxy S25 & S25 Ultra on Instalments with 0% Markup

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

Now you can own the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 on instalments thanks to Bank Alfalah’s latest markup plan. Per details, Bank Alfalah has introduced a…

Fans Troll Babar Azam After ‘Lost Phone’ Turns Out To Be Marketing Ploy

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

Cricket fans were left amused—and some unimpressed—when Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam revealed that his “lost phone” story was actually a marketing stunt. It all…

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