Slow Internet Disrupts Pakistan’s Freelancers, Threatening Digital Economy Growth
Pakistan’s fast-growing freelance sector is facing mounting pressure as slow and unstable internet connectivity disrupts workflows, delays projects and risks damaging the country’s digital economy, according to recent reports. Millions of freelancers — a key pillar of Pakistan’s IT exports…
5G Begins Working on iPhones in Pakistan—But Only on One Network for Now
In a significant development for Pakistan’s evolving telecom landscape, 5G services have started working on iPhones — but only on a limited basis and currently restricted to one operator, marking a cautious breakthrough after months of delays. According to reports,…
PTA Launches Crackdown on Illegal Online Drug Sales, Issues Notices to Websites
Islamabad The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has initiated action against websites and online platforms involved in the illegal promotion and sale of medicines, issuing notices to multiple operators as part of an ongoing enforcement drive, officials said. According to PTA sources,…
Only 15% Pakistanis Have Used AI Chatbots; Usage Significantly Higher Among Educated Respondents (52% vs 8%) and Youth
Islamabad, April 21, 2026 Adoption of artificial intelligence tools remains at an early stage in Pakistan, with usage concentrated among more educated and younger segments of the population. According to a survey conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, only 15%…
Zong & PAA Redefine Travel Connectivity with Pakistan’s First 5G Facilitation & Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport
ISLAMABAD Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise, has set a new industry benchmark by launching the country’s first dedicated 5G Customer Facilitation & Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport. This milestone has been achieved through the collaborative efforts of Zong…
DRAP Seeks Blocking of Website Over Illegal Sale of Unregistered Therapeutic Goods
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has formally requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to block access to a website allegedly involved in the sale of unauthorised and unregistered therapeutic products, in a move reflecting intensifying oversight of online health markets….
Google Blocks Billions of Ads as AI Tightens Grip on Digital Scams
April 20, 2026 In a sweeping escalation of its battle against online fraud, Google has revealed it blocked more than 8.3 billion advertisements in 2025, as artificial intelligence reshapes how the world’s largest ad network polices harmful content. The figures,…