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
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
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22, 2026 — Pakistan’s telecom sector recorded a 31.6 per cent increase in revenue between 2022 and 2025, reaching Rs1,075 billion, according to a performance report presented in the Senate. In a written reply submitted on behalf of the Cabinet Division, the government informed the upper house thatContinue Reading
Conflicting claims over whether a controversial internet firewall is operational or has been shut down have triggered public concern, with the government yet to issue a formal clarification. The matter was debated in the Senate a day earlier, where Senator Kamran Murtaza sought an official explanation from the government regardingContinue Reading
First international expansion of Dubai FinTech Summit will be held in partnership with Pakistan Digital Authority on 18 and 19 August 2026. Collaboration solidifies Pakistan’s status as a strategic global FinTech growth market. The Summit is set to be one of the largest-ever gatherings in Pakistan focused on financial innovationContinue Reading
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
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has rolled out an online complaint tracking system aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in handling cases registered through its 15 emergency helplines. The initiative enables citizens to monitor the progress of their complaints round-the-clock, marking a significant step toward improving public service deliveryContinue Reading