Power Crisis Emerges as Biggest Threat to Pakistan’s Telecom Sector, NA Told
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom sector is facing mounting operational pressure due to unreliable electricity supply, prolonged load-shedding and repeated fiber optic disruptions, according to a written reply submitted to the National Assembly by IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The minister said…
Pakistan Sees Alarming Surge in Cyber Threats, Women and Transgender Communities Most Targeted: DRF Report
ISLAMABAD Cybercrime complaints in Pakistan rose sharply in 2025, with women, transgender persons, journalists and rights activists facing an escalating wave of online harassment, hacking, deepfakes and blackmail, according to a new report released by the Digital Rights Foundation. The…
Senate Approves Landmark Education Bill Making Coding and Computer Science Mandatory in Schools
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Senate has passed the Right to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill 2026, introducing sweeping changes to the national education framework by making computer science and coding compulsory subjects in schools. Under the newly approved amendments, programming and…
Vivo X500 Series Battery Details Leak Ahead of Launch, Hinting at Major Power Upgrade
ISLAMABAD Fresh leaks surrounding Vivo’s upcoming X500 smartphone series suggest the company is preparing a major battery upgrade ahead of the official launch, intensifying competition in the premium Android smartphone market. According to industry reports, the Vivo X500 lineup is…
BingX Names World Champion Enzo Fernández as Global Ambassador Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Pakistan BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today named two-time football world champion Enzo Fernández as its Global Ambassador. The partnership builds on BingX’s global sports partnership strategy following its recent partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP and renewal…
Students Frustrated as HEC Online Degree Attestation Portal Goes Down Days After Digital Launch
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s push toward fully digital education services faced fresh criticism after the Higher Education Commission’s (HEC) online degree attestation portal reportedly became inaccessible, triggering complaints from students across the country. The disruption comes only days after HEC announced that…
PTA Flags Telecom Operators Over Poor Call Center Response, Emergency Helpline Gaps
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has raised concerns over customer service standards and emergency helpline accessibility after a nationwide survey revealed widespread non-compliance among cellular mobile operators. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said it conducted a comprehensive Customer Service Key Performance Indicator…