PTA Taxes on iPhone 14 Series Revised, Import Costs Expected to Rise
Islamabad Pakistan has introduced revised PTA tax rates on the iPhone 14 series, following updated customs valuations by the Federal Board of Revenue, a move likely to increase the overall cost of imported devices. Higher Valuation, Higher Taxes Under the…
Pakistan Accelerates Passport Digitalisation Drive to Deliver Faster, Transparent Services
Islamabad Pakistan has accelerated efforts to modernise its passport system, expanding digitalisation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and service delivery nationwide. Faster, More Efficient Processing According to officials, the upgraded system is designed to reduce processing delays and streamline…
Fuel Crisis Pressures Telecom Sector as Operators Seek PTA Approval for Mobile, Internet Price Hike
Islamabad Telecom operators in Pakistan have approached the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority seeking increases in mobile and internet package prices, citing a sharp surge in fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz….
HEC Moves Degree Attestation Fully Online, Ends Office Visits Nationwide
Islamabad The Higher Education Commission Pakistan has announced a major digital reform, shifting its degree attestation system entirely online and eliminating the need for applicants to visit HEC offices. Paperless System Introduced Under the new initiative, HEC has launched a…
PTA Conducts QoS Surveys in AJK and Gilgit Baltistan, Reviews Mobile Network Performance Across Remote Regions
Islamabad The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has completed joint Quality of Service (QoS) surveys across remote regions of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, assessing mobile network performance during the fourth quarter of 2025. Multi-City Network Audit The assessment covered…
Huawei Pakistan Digital Week 2026 Concludes in Islamabad with Showcase of Innovation and Digital Transformation
Islamabad Huawei Pakistan today concluded its week‑long Digital Week Pakistan 2026, an initiative launched last week to highlight the company’s ongoing contributions to Pakistan’s digital transformation. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including senior government officials, ICT…
Punjab Police to Deploy AI-Powered ‘Police Eye’ Vans for Smart Traffic Enforcement
Lahore Punjab Police is preparing to introduce AI-powered surveillance patrol vans, named “Police Eye”, in a major step toward modernising traffic enforcement and strengthening urban security. Real-Time AI Monitoring on Wheels The new system will use advanced artificial intelligence to…