Pakistan, China Launch Digital E-Mining Platform to Modernise Mineral Sector
Islamabad: Pakistan and China have jointly launched the Pak-China E-Mining Platform, a major digital initiative aimed at modernising Pakistan’s mineral sector and improving coordination between government authorities and private investors, officials said on Wednesday. The platform was unveiled at the…
SkillBridge Apprenticeship Batch 2 Opens, Offering Paid IT Internship Across Pakistan
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has opened applications for Batch 2 of the SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program, expanding a flagship initiative aimed at easing the transition of young IT graduates into the professional workforce. Under the six-month paid apprenticeship,…
Govt Moves to Fast-Track Internet Expansion With Sweeping Telecom Law Reforms
The federal government has unveiled a far-reaching overhaul of Pakistan’s telecom laws, aiming to accelerate the rollout of high-speed internet and mobile networks while tightening oversight of key sector regulators and state-run institutions. Under the proposed Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment)…
PTA Warns Against Illegal and False Content, Urges Responsible Use of Social Media
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday reiterated that responsible use of social media is a shared national responsibility, warning citizens against spreading illegal, hateful, defamatory or false content online. In a press release, the telecom regulator stressed that misuse…
Massive Data Exposure Leaks 149 Million Login Credentials Across Major Online Platforms
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a massive online data exposure involving more than 149 million login credentials linked to widely used services including Facebook, Instagram, Gmail, Netflix, TikTok and Binance, raising fresh concerns over digital security and user privacy. The exposed…
Samsung Galaxy A57 Design Revealed as Launch Nears
Samsung’s upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A57, has received its first official design reveal after updated images surfaced on China’s TENAA certification database, offering an early look ahead of its expected launch later this month. The newly published images show…
PTCL Moves to Merge Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, Seeks PTA Approval
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally submitted an application to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking approval to merge Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, marking a major step toward consolidation in the country’s telecom sector, official sources said on…