PTCL Submits Telenor–Ufone Merger Plan to PTA
Islamabad Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally submitted an application to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking approval for the merger of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, marking a major step toward consolidation in the country’s telecom sector, official sources…
Saudi Arabia Makes Biometric Verification Mandatory for Hajj Visas
Saudi Arabia has made biometric verification compulsory for the issuance of all Hajj visas, marking a significant shift toward fully digital processing for pilgrims. Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed the development on Friday, saying the biometric requirement is now…
National Forensic Agency Introduces Fees for Digital Data Extraction and Analysis
The National Forensic Agency (NFA) has announced that it will begin charging fees for forensic services, including digital data extraction and analysis, across all institutions nationwide. The move has been approved by the Ministry of Interior. According to the notification,…
AI Steps Into Education to Ease Teachers Workload in Pakistan
Islamabad Artificial intelligence is making its way into Pakistan’s classrooms, offering tools designed to help teachers focus more on student engagement and learning while automating routine tasks such as grading and lesson planning. According to officials, AI-powered platforms can generate…
IT Minister Meets PTCL, Etisalat CEOs to Discuss Telecom Development
Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Khawaja held a high-level meeting with Khalifa AlShamsi, CEO of Etisalat International, and Hatem Bamatraf, CEO of PTCL, to review key developments in Pakistan’s telecom sector and ongoing digital infrastructure initiatives. Officials discussed…
HEC, British Council Finalise Research Excellence Framework for Pakistan
Islamabad Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC), in collaboration with the British Council, has finalised a Research Excellence Framework (REF) aimed at strengthening research quality, governance and real-world impact across the country’s universities. The framework was concluded following a five-day consultative…
Google Tightens Android Theft Protection With New Security Controls
Google is expanding Android’s theft protection framework with a new set of security upgrades aimed at reducing financial fraud and data theft, as the company prepares for the rollout of Android 16. The enhancements build on Google’s theft protection programme…