PTA Reinstates Class Licenses for VPN and Data Services

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

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has reinstated the issuance of Class Licenses for Data Services, including Virtual Private Network (VPN) and associated services, within…

November 2024 Sees 27% Rise in Pakistan’s Foreign Direct Investment

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

The country’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $219 million in November 2024, a 27% increase from $172 million in the same month of FY24.…

SECP Urges Public to Be Cautious of Investment Scams

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

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has warned the public about another unlawful deposit/investment scheme being run by an unincorporated business called…

APS Peshawar Attack; 10 Years of Grief and Determination to Combat Terrorism

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan is marking the tenth anniversary of the horrific Army Public School (APS) assault in Peshawar, which killed more than 150 people, including 132 children.…

Pakistan to Get 3,000 EV Charging Stations with $350m Chinese Investment

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

According to media reports, the Pakistani government has partnered with a prominent Chinese company to invest $350 million in national electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure,…

Rajab Butt, TikTok Star, Arrested Over Lion Cub and Gun Display

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

LAHORE: The Lahore Police Department has taken renowned TikToker and family vlogger Rajab Butt into custody on accusations of illegally possessing a lion cub and…

FBR Enhances Customs Operations with Faceless System at Karachi Port

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

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system in Karachi as part of its transformation plan, beginning on…

Mobile Phone Manufacturing to Start Soon in Punjab

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

The government of Punjab has agreed to collaborate with China’s Vivo Mobile Company to build a factory in the province to manufacture cell phones. As…

Smog Clean Tower Set Up in Lahore by Punjab Government

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

LAHORE: Lahore now features the Smog Clean Tower, a joint project between the Punjab Government and NUST. APP said, “The tower is being installed in…

IT Minister Reveals Rs. 1 Million Annual Salary for PTCL Board Officers

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

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has told the Senate of Pakistan that government personnel acting as members of the Board of Directors (BoG) are entitled…

CM Punjab Seeks Huawei’s Collaboration to Transform Lahore into a Smart City

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

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, during her official visit to China, announced a collaboration with Huawei Technologies in Shanghai’s Longgang District aimed at transforming Lahore…

National Forensics Agency to Be Established Following Senate Approval

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

The Senate of Pakistan has passed legislation to establish the National Forensics Agency (NFA), a major initiative aimed at enhancing the country’s forensic capabilities, particularly…

Fake Degree Scandal Leads to DG NADRA Zulfiqar Ahmed’s Termination

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

DG Zulfiqar Ahmed has been dismissed from his position by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) following the revelation that his academic credentials were…

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