Ministry Seeks Rs10 Billion to Power 38 Science and Technology Projects Nationwide

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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed an allocation of Rs10 billion to fund 38 development projects aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s research and innovation landscape, official sources said on Tuesday. The proposed funding, submitted for consideration in the upcoming federal budget, targets initiatives spanning emerging technologies, industrial research,Continue Reading

Ufone, Zong Deposit $30m as 5G Auction Set for March 10

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Two leading telecom operators, Ufone and Zong, have deposited $15 million each as mandatory pre-bid earnest money with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) ahead of the country’s much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction scheduled for March 10, industry sources said. The combined $30 million deposit comes ahead of the February 27 deadlineContinue Reading

Islamabad’s ‘Durust Daam’ App Hit by Glitch Amid Price Monitoring Drive

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An official mobile application launched to help curb inflation in the capital has become non-functional, leaving consumers unable to check government-notified prices of fruits and vegetables. The “Durust Daam” app, introduced in 2019 by the district administration to enhance price transparency, is currently displaying an “Invalid Response from Server” messageContinue Reading

Social Media Firewall Sparks Debate in Senate Session

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The alleged shutdown of a controversial social media firewall came under discussion in the Senate, with Senator Kamran Murtaza questioning the government over reports suggesting the system had been deactivated. Speaking during the session, the senator asked whether the firewall, reportedly installed to regulate and monitor online content, had beenContinue Reading