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…
Responsible Information Sharing Urged in the Digital Age
In an era where information has become one of the most powerful tools, experts and digital rights advocates are urging citizens to exercise caution, reminding the public that not every piece of news circulating online reflects the truth. With the…
OpenAI Launches Low-Cost ChatGPT Go Worldwide, Introduces Ads for Free Users
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Go globally, extending its lower-priced subscription plan to users in all markets where ChatGPT is available, as the company looks to balance rapid growth with rising infrastructure costs. Priced at $8 per month in the…