Meta Offers Free WhatsApp Access to Rival AI Chatbots to Avoid EU Antitrust Fine
Meta has offered rival artificial intelligence chatbots temporary free access to WhatsApp’s business messaging infrastructure in an attempt to ease mounting antitrust pressure from European Union regulators. The move comes as the European Commission intensifies scrutiny of Meta’s restrictions on…
Nayatel Launches Creator Community Programme to Build Nationwide Influencer Network
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s leading fibre internet provider Nayatel has launched a nationwide Creator Community Programme aimed at engaging content creators through long-term collaborations, marking a shift in how telecom brands in Pakistan are approaching digital marketing and audience engagement. The initiative…
Google Tests Cutting Free Storage to 5GB for New Users, Sparks Privacy and Pricing Debate
ISLAMABAD Google is reportedly testing a major shift in its long-standing cloud storage policy by reducing free storage for new accounts from 15GB to just 5GB, in a move that could reshape how millions of users access Gmail, Google Drive…
Xiaomi Set to Unveil 17 Max, Smart Band 10 Pro and Clip-On Earbuds in Major Ecosystem Push
Xiaomi is preparing to expand its product ecosystem with the launch of the Xiaomi 17 Max smartphone alongside new wearables, including the Smart Band 10 Pro and its first-ever clip-on style earbuds, according to media reports. The upcoming lineup reflects…
IHC Orders UdharPaisa, Barwaqt Borrowers to Repay Loans Through Official Liquidation Process
ISLAMABAD The Islamabad High Court has directed borrowers of digital lending apps Barwaqt and UdharPaisa to settle outstanding loans through a court-supervised liquidation mechanism, marking a major development in Pakistan’s troubled fintech lending sector. The court appointed Syed Ashfaq Hussain…
Karandaaz, Finnect Join Hands to Expand Offline Digital Payments Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Karandaaz Pakistan has partnered with Finnect to accelerate the rollout of offline digital payment solutions aimed at improving financial access in areas with weak or no internet connectivity, the organizations announced on Monday. The collaboration comes as Pakistan pushes…
SECP Eases Mutual Fund Rules to Boost Small Investor Participation
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s capital markets regulator has introduced sweeping reforms to simplify mutual fund investments for retail investors, raising investment limits and removing repeated verification requirements in a bid to expand public participation in regulated financial products. The Securities and Exchange…