Govt Plans Easy Installment Scheme for 5G Smartphones Ahead of Spectrum Auction
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing a mobile phone leasing policy aimed at making 5G smartphones accessible to a wider segment of the population through affordable monthly installments, officials said during a background briefing on preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G…
PTA to Announce Verdict on Ufone–Telenor Merger on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is expected to announce its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone 4G and Telenor Pakistan on Wednesday after completing the final stage of the regulatory review process, officials familiar with the matter said….
IT Minister Shaza Fatima Briefs Media on Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will hold its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction tomorrow morning, with around 600 MHz of spectrum to be offered to telecom operators, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said during a briefing. The minister said the…
PTA Launches Digital Assistant, Says Affordable 5G Phones Coming Soon
ISLAMABAD: The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, announced that the telecom regulator has launched a digital assistant to help users register complaints and access information related to telecom services. Speaking to reporters, the PTA chief acknowledged that quality…
PTA Chairman Says 5G Spectrum Auction to Be Held Tomorrow, Assures No Rise in Mobile Package Prices
ISLAMABAD: The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, said the country’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will take place tomorrow at 10:00 am, marking a major step toward next-generation mobile connectivity in Pakistan. Speaking during a technical briefing ahead of…
New Solar-Charging Laptop Can Operate Even Underwater
A Chinese technology company has introduced an unusual rugged laptop designed to function even in extreme conditions — including underwater use. The device, the Oukitel RG14 Pro developed by Oukitel, appears to be built less for traditional office environments and…
Pakistan Develops New Antivirus System to Counter Foreign Cyber Attacks
Pakistan has developed a new cybersecurity tool aimed at countering cyber attacks allegedly originating from foreign sources, including India and Israel, according to official sources. The system, described as an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) antivirus, has been deployed across…