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    Pakistan’s Third Telecom Operator Set to Launch 5G as PTA Clears Ufone for Commercial Rollout
    IT & Telecommunication

    Pakistan Surges Ahead of India, Closes in on Singapore in 5G Race After Landmark Spectrum Auction: GSMA

    ISLAMABAD Pakistan has moved ahead of India and edged closer to Singapore in the global 5G race following its recent spectrum auction, according to a report by the GSMA, signalling a major shift in the country’s telecommunications outlook. The multiband…

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    BingX Introduces 24/7 TradFi Trading, Unlocking Continuous Access to Global Markets
    News

    BingX Introduces 24/7 TradFi Trading, Unlocking Continuous Access to Global Markets

    Pakistan BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today shared the expansion to its BingX TradFi suite of round-the-clock (24/7) trading support for a wide range of popular assets, marking a significant addition to seamless global market access on…

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    Govt Finalises Petrol Subsidy App for Low-Income Citizens
    Digital Pakistan

    Oil Marketing Companies to Fund Purchase of 24,000 Mobile Phones, Says IT Minister

    ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Khawaja Fatima said oil marketing companies will finance the procurement of 24,000 mobile phones for the government’s planned digital fuel subsidy system, stressing that no funds will be drawn from the national exchequer. Speaking on…

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    **Petrol Price Hike Sparks Uncertainty as Motorcycle Subsidy Faces Delays** ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices, intensifying financial pressure on low-income commuters, particularly motorcycle riders, as a promised subsidy scheme remains delayed. Despite earlier commitments, the government has yet to finalize a framework for subsidizing fuel for low-income motorcycle users. Officials have not clarified whether the subsidy will be distributed through a mobile application or an SMS-based verification system, leaving millions uncertain about relief measures. Sources indicate that the Ministry of IT is still testing a dedicated mobile application intended to manage subsidy distribution. However, technical issues have emerged during the testing phase, further delaying implementation. Under the proposed system, only motorcycles registered in the user’s name would qualify, and verification may require a formal vehicle registration card rather than ownership documents. Meanwhile, the government has not provided a clear timeline on how the subsidy will be executed, though an official announcement is expected within the next two days. The provincial government in Sindh has opposed the mobile application-based approach, with the Chief Minister suggesting that subsidies be transferred directly to beneficiaries through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), a move aimed at ensuring transparency and wider accessibility. Previously, the federal government had announced a subsidy of Rs2,000 per month for up to 20 liters of petrol, effectively reducing the price by Rs100 per liter for eligible motorcycle users. However, in the absence of implementation, riders across the country continue to bear the burden of rising fuel costs. Until a clear mechanism is finalized and rolled out, relief for millions of daily commuters remains uncertain.
    Digital Pakistan

    Govt Turns to Digital Vouchers for Petrol Subsidy, 24,000 Devices to Be Procured

    ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s government has decided to roll out a targeted fuel subsidy through a mobile application, as it seeks to cushion the impact of a deepening energy crisis while tightening oversight of petrol distribution, officials said. The Ministry of Information…

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    Zong Champions Climate Action with Major Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad
    Digital Pakistan

    Zong Champions Climate Action with Major Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad

    ISLAMABAD Reinforcing its position as a responsible technology leader, Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise has advanced its sustainability agenda through a tree plantation drive in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Government of Pakistan and…

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    **Pakistan Moves to Roll Out App-Based Petrol Subsidy for Low-Income Users**
    Digital Pakistan

    Pakistan Moves to Roll Out App-Based Petrol Subsidy for Low-Income Users

    Islamabad: Pakistan is preparing a targeted petrol subsidy for low-income consumers as part of broader measures to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, sources said, with a dedicated mobile application already developed to manage the scheme. According to officials, the subsidy…

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    Supply chain attacks emerged as a top threat for businesses in past year: Kaspersky
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    Supply chain attacks emerged as a top threat for businesses in past year: Kaspersky

    Islamabad: Kaspersky’s recent study* on supply chain and trusted relationship risks showed that supply chain attacks have emerged as a top threat for businesses, with every third organization hit by such an attack over the past year. Study has identified…

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