5G Trials Approved for Gilgit-Baltistan, Paving Way for High-Speed Connectivity
Islamabad Pakistan has moved a step closer to expanding next-generation connectivity, as the federal government approved 5G trials in Gilgit-Baltistan, marking a significant milestone for digital development in the region. The approval follows clearance of a summary by the Ministry…
Telenor Pakistan Launches Pakistan’s First AI Powered Agriculture Voice Bot ‘Kissan Dost Bashir’
Islamabad Telenor Pakistan through its digital agriculture platform, Khushaal Watan has launched Kissan Dost Bashir, Pakistan’s first AI-powered conversational agriculture voice bot, marking a major step toward empowering farmers through intelligent, accessible, and real-time digital advisory. The AI-powered assistant is…
Zong and Samsung Partner to Accelerate 5G Adoption via Shop-in-Shop and Trade-In Programs
ISLAMABAD Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise, has entered into a strategic partnership with Samsung to launch a specialized Shop-in-Shop initiative alongside a dedicated Trade-In program. This collaboration aims to accelerate the availability and adoption of 5G-enabled Samsung smartphones across…
Gaps in cybersecurity policies and shadow IT leave organizations in Pakistan vulnerable: Kaspersky
Islamabad A recent Kaspersky survey entitled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behavior”, showed that 39% of professionals in Pakistan, consider cybersecurity rules in their company to be excessive or not fully appropriate. While 8% noted that their organizations…
PTA Issues New Rules for Local Peering, Aims to Boost Internet Speed and Stability
Islamabad The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has introduced a comprehensive set of regulations governing local peering and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), in a move aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and improving internet service quality. Under the new framework, internet traffic…
5G Begins Working on iPhones in Pakistan—But Only on One Network for Now
In a significant development for Pakistan’s evolving telecom landscape, 5G services have started working on iPhones — but only on a limited basis and currently restricted to one operator, marking a cautious breakthrough after months of delays. According to reports,…
Zong & PAA Redefine Travel Connectivity with Pakistan’s First 5G Facilitation & Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport
ISLAMABAD Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise, has set a new industry benchmark by launching the country’s first dedicated 5G Customer Facilitation & Sales Kiosk at Islamabad International Airport. This milestone has been achieved through the collaborative efforts of Zong…