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National Incubation Centers Boost Pakistan’s Startups with Rs31.6 Billion Funding
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is showing strong growth, with National Incubation Center (NIC) startups raising Rs31.6 billion from local and international investors, official data from the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) shows. The NIC program, managed by the Ignite–National Technology…
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ECC Approves Rs2 Billion to Combat Fake News in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved additional funding to combat the spread of disinformation targeting state institutions. On Monday, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) authorized…
Pakistan Still Struggling with Slow Internet Speeds Following Submarine Cable Fault
Internet users across Pakistan are facing significantly reduced browsing speeds due to a fault in the international submarine cable. The disruption has affected broadband connectivity…
Textile Exports Surge by 10% to $9.9bn in First Half of FY25
ISLAMABAD: Textile exports increased by 10% to $9.9 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY25), up from $8.29 billion in the…
PTA Resolves Internet Issues in Pakistan with Temporary Bandwidth Fix
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Saturday that the issue of internet service degradation across the country has been resolved by the integration of…
CNN Highlights Gilgit Baltistan in Its Top 25 Travel Destinations for 2025
Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Pakistan’s northernmost region, has been recognized by CNN Travel as one of the top 25 destinations to visit in 2025. Renowned for…
Internet Slowdowns Disrupt Social Media Services in Pakistan, Reports PTA
Telecom operators in Pakistan have reported disruptions in social media services and web browsing during recent internet slowdowns, as revealed in feedback provided to the…
Joel Kaplan Replaces Nick Clegg as Meta’s Global Policy Chief
Joel Kaplan, a prominent Republican, has been appointed as Meta’s new top global affairs officer, succeeding Nick Clegg. This leadership transition marks a significant shift…
MRI Machine Stolen from Ayub Teaching Hospital in Abbottabad
ABBOTTABAD: An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine was reportedly stolen from the Ayub Teaching Hospital in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as per reports released on Friday.…
iPhone 17 Air Rumors: Design Changes, Camera Upgrades, and Pricing
The Apple iPhone 16 series is still fresh on the market, but rumors about the iPhone 17 lineup are already gaining momentum. Expected to launch…
Sharmila Farooqi Confronts IT Ministry Over Internet Outages and Financial Impact on Businesses
During a recent National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology meeting, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmaker Sharmila Farooqi criticized the government’s handling of persistent internet…
Internet Services Disrupted in Pakistan Due to AAE-1 Submarine Cable Fault: Reports
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported a fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cable near Qatar, potentially disrupting internet and broadband services…
Tax Payment Deadline for Islamabad Registration Vehicles Extended till Jan 15
ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, the Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department announced that the deadline for car token tax payments would be extended to January 15, 2025.…
Lahore Traffic Police Granted Power to Handcuff Offenders for Violations
LAHORE: The Lahore City Traffic Police have been authorized to handcuff individuals who violate parking and traffic regulations before proceeding with legal charges. Officials have…