Pakistan’s Telecom Consumers Pay Multiple Taxes on Every Mobile Top-Up
Mobile phone users in Pakistan continue to shoulder a significant tax burden on prepaid services, with multiple federal and provincial levies reducing the value of every recharge. A consumer loading PKR 100 in prepaid mobile credit effectively receives only PKR…
Pakistani Freelancers Earn Record $1.76 Billion in FY26 as Digital Exports Surge
Pakistani freelancers generated a record $1.76 billion in foreign exchange earnings during fiscal year 2025-26, marking a 78% increase from the previous year and highlighting the country’s growing role in the global digital economy. According to data released by the…
Apple to Launch ‘Apple Upgrade’ Program With Flexible 36-Month Payment Plans
Apple is set to launch its new Apple Upgrade program in the United States next week, offering customers flexible payment plans of up to 36 months for selected devices as the iPhone maker seeks to make premium hardware more affordable…
Samsung Unveils First Galaxy Credit Card With Up to 5% Cash Back, Taking on Apple Card
Samsung Electronics has entered the consumer finance market with the launch of its first-ever Samsung Galaxy Card in the United States, offering up to 5% cash back and deep integration with Samsung Wallet as the tech giant expands its digital…
Telecom Operators Raise Mobile Package Prices by Up to 33% as PTA Publishes Updated Tariffs
Mobile phone users across Pakistan are set to pay more for call and internet bundles after telecom operators increased prices of several hybrid and data packages by up to 33%, according to updated tariff details published by the Pakistan Telecommunication…
Pakistan Launches Rs708mn ‘Pak Awaaz’ Secure Communication Network for Government Officials
Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology has secured approval to launch an indigenous secure mobile communication ecosystem aimed at shielding government communications from escalating cyber threats, officials said Tuesday. The Rs708 million ($2.5 million) “Pak Awaaz” project, approved in principle by…
Pakistan Unveils E-Band Spectrum Plan to Fast-Track Nationwide 5G Expansion
New fibreisation targets set for mobile operators as government removes extra spectrum charges to strengthen 5G infrastructure Pakistan has allocated E-Band spectrum to cellular mobile operators for high-capacity wireless backhaul, a move aimed at accelerating nationwide 5G deployment and addressing…