PTA Delay in Whitelisting Seized 10,000 Smartphones Stalls Major Auction

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The auction of over 10,000 seized smartphones has been stalled due to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) delay in whitelisting the devices through its official…

Punjab Relaunches Laptop Scheme & Scholarships for Students

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially relaunched Punjab’s laptop distribution initiative, reviving a scheme after eight years to empower high-achieving students with modern tech tools.…

FBR Gains Direct Tax Recovery Powers Under New Ordinance

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

President Asif Ali Zardari has enacted the ‘Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.’ The ordinance grants sweeping powers to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). It…

Pakistani Cyber Attacks on Indian Websites Reportedly Target Military Portals

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A alleged new wave of Pakistani cyber attacks on Indian websites has reportedly targeted military-linked domains, including school portals and veteran welfare sites. Indian cybersecurity…

Payoneer Fee Update for Pakistan: What Users Need to Know

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Payoneer has introduced a new fee structure for users in Pakistan, effective immediately. The Payoneer fee update for Pakistan affects various transactions, including bank withdrawals,…

The New Nadra Non-Chip ID Card Is Finally Here

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has unveiled its latest innovation, the Nadra non-chip ID card, offering smart features while removing the chip to…

Pakistani Filmmaker Naqvi Earns Fourth Emmy Nomination

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistani filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi has gotten yet another Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Historical Documentary category this year. He was nominated for his role…

No Starlink Launch Delay in Pakistan, Says IT Minister

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja clarified that there is no Starlink launch delay in Pakistan, dismissing ongoing speculation during a…

India threatens to interrupt Pakistan’s IMF Loan program

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

India has formally requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review the loans disbursed to Pakistan, following escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The…

Government reviews All ministries recruitment Apps to streamline Hiring

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has launched a comprehensive review of digital recruitment applications and software currently used by various ministries and departments. The Establishment Division has…

Alleged corruption in Sindh’s Solar Project Trigger Senate Tensions

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Senator Saifullah Abro, voiced serious concerns over alleged corruption and mismanagement in the Sindh Solar Energy…

This Giant bridge could be Pakistan’s biggest connectivity breakthrough

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

South Asia’s longest river bridge, the Ghotki-Kandhkot Bridge, is currently under construction in Sindh. The monumental project project set to span 12.5 kilometers and slated…

New Electric Tram Project Underway in Islamabad

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is preparing to introduce the Islamabad electric tram service, marking a major advancement toward modern and eco-friendly public transport. CDA…

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