Late-Night Relief: IT Firms, Gyms Freed from Timing Curbs
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has exempted IT companies, call centres, and gyms from recently imposed operating time restrictions, offering relief to key service and digital sectors facing disruption under austerity measures. According to official notifications, both the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority–linked IT ecosystem…
Rs50 Trillion Milestone: Raast Powers Pakistan’s Digital Payment Boom
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s digital payments system Raast has crossed a major milestone, processing nearly Rs50 trillion in transactions during 2025, signaling a rapid shift toward a cashless economy. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the surge reflects growing public and…
Help at Your Fingertips:Punjab Unveils ‘Batao Maryam Ko’ for Disabled
LAHORE The Punjab government has launched a new digital platform, “Batao Maryam Ko,” aimed at supporting persons with disabilities through easier access to assistive services and welfare support. The app allows users to apply for essential items such as wheelchairs,…
AI Eyes Streets: Punjab Deploys Smart Sanitation Watch
LAHORE The Punjab government has introduced an AI-powered sanitation monitoring system under its flagship Suthra Punjab initiative, aiming to transform how cleanliness is tracked and managed across the province. The new system uses artificial intelligence to monitor sanitation conditions in…
iPhone 17 Silently Dominates Global Sales Charts
iPhone 17 has emerged as the world’s top-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2026, outperforming rivals and even Apple’s own premium models, according to the latest industry data. Market reports indicate the base model iPhone 17 captured around 6%…
PTA Distances Itself from Social Media Data Access Role
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom regulator, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, has denied any role in obtaining user data from social media platforms, clarifying its mandate before a Senate committee. In a written submission to the Senate Standing Committee on IT, the authority stated…
AI Power Unleashed: Pakistan Gets First GPU-as-a-Service Platform
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has entered a new phase of high-performance computing as MyCloud, powered by Multinet Pakistan, launches the country’s first GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) platform. The locally hosted solution enables businesses and developers to access high-performance GPUs on demand without investing in…