PTA, Huawei Conclude 5G Capacity-Building Programme as Pakistan Prepares for Next-Generation Networks
Islamabad, Jan 21, 2026 — Pakistan’s telecom regulator has stepped up preparations for next-generation connectivity after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) concluded a specialised capacity-building programme on 5G and fixed networks in collaboration with Huawei Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday….
PM praises KPT as anti-encroachment drive recovers 12 acres of state land in Karachi
Karachi: Pakistan’s Prime Minister has praised the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) after more than 12 acres of encroached government land were recovered in a fresh anti-encroachment operation in the port city, officials said on Tuesday. The latest operation was carried…
Pakistan expands high-speed mobile broadband in Punjab, KP under Digital Pakistan push
Islamabad: Pakistan has signed four new projects worth Rs1.16 billion ($4.1 million) to expand higho-speed mobile broadband services across selected districts in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as the government accelerates efforts to close the digital divide and strengthen the country’s…
Nearly 90% of Phishing Attacks Aim to Steal Online Account Credentials, Kaspersky Finds
Nearly nine out of 10 phishing attacks are designed to steal digital account credentials, highlighting the growing scale and sophistication of cybercrime, according to a new analysis by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The report, which examined phishing and scam campaigns detected…
New PTA Tax Values Set for Used iPhone 15 Series in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has revised customs values for the import of several smartphone brands, leading to a reduction in the overall Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) tax payable on older and used mobile phones, including Apple’s iPhone…
Zong, PITB Partner to Expand Telecom Services at Punjab’s e-Khidmat Centres
Islamabad, January 20, 2026 — Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to improve citizen access to telecom services through e-Khidmat Maraakaz across Punjab….
Is Pakistan Considering Restrictions on Grok? A Growing Debate on AI Safety and Accountability
Pakistan has not announced any plans to restrict or ban Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into the social media platform X, but recent international developments have intensified debate at home over AI accountability, online harm, and digital safety. The…