PTA Holds Awareness Session in Sargodha on District-Level Internet Licensing
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has held an awareness session in Sargodha to brief telecom stakeholders on the Class Licensing regime for Internet Services at the district level, as the regulator seeks to encourage wider participation and compliance in…
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Production Jumps 9% in July as Local Assembly Rebounds
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly rose 9% year-on-year to 3.90 million units in July 2026, marking a sharp rebound for the domestic handset industry after a weak first half of the year. According to data from the…
Punjab Extends Outdoor Drone Ban for Another 30 Days Amid Security Concerns
LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended a province-wide ban on flying drones in outdoor spaces for another 30 days, citing security concerns and the need to protect public safety. The Punjab Home Department has extended enforcement under Section 144, directing…
Islamabad High Court Asked to Restrict Social Media Access for Children Under 16
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has been approached with a petition seeking legislation to prevent children and teenagers under the age of 16 from creating or operating social media accounts, amid growing concerns over cyberbullying, online exploitation and exposure to…
Starlink, Amazon Leo Eye Pakistan as Satellite Internet Rules Near Final Stage
ISLAMABAD Pakistan is moving closer to opening its broadband market to global satellite internet providers, with companies including Starlink and Amazon Leo, formerly known as Project Kuiper, looking to expand connectivity to underserved areas. The development comes as the government…
Realme P4s 5G Set to Launch With Massive 8,000mAh Battery and 144Hz OLED Display
NEW DELHI: Realme has confirmed the launch of its P4s 5G smartphone in India on August 26, bringing an unusually large 8,000mAh battery to the mid-range segment as smartphone makers continue to compete on battery life and performance. The Realme…
AliExpress Faces Privacy Questions After Silent WebAudio Tracking Disrupts Bluetooth Headphones
AliExpress is facing fresh privacy concerns after researchers identified hidden WebAudio scripts on the e-commerce platform that can create a unique fingerprint of a user’s device while running silently in the background. The discovery began when a developer noticed that…