PTA, TikTok sign MoU to promote digital safety in govt schools ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Pakistan License termination: PTA disposes of appeal of A Zee ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) disposed of the appeal of A Zee Internet Service Providers... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Business & Finance CMOs miss most of KPIs, asked to take corrective measures ISLAMABAD: The cellular mobile operators (CMOs) have missed most of the key performance indicators (KPIs) set in... Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Technology Auction for 5G Spectrum to be held within next 10 months ISLAMABAD: Auction of 5G Spectrum will be held within the next 10 months, while hurdles in the process relating... Published 30 Aug, 2023 03:33am
Business & Finance ITCN Asia estimated to attract $100m business deals KARACHI: ITCN Asia, the flagship business event of Pakistan’s IT and Telecom industry, is estimated to record... Published 29 Aug, 2023 06:01am
Business & Finance Number of cellular subscribers decreases ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan decreased from 190.95 million by end June to 190.90 ... Published 28 Aug, 2023 06:27am
Technology IXPs ‘game changer for local connectivity, data reliability’ LAHORE: The Lahore Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), recently launched in the provincial capital, would reduce... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance Taxpayers’ facilitation: Banks told to implement ‘DIRBS’ in AJK and GB KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked banks for implementation of Device Identification Registration... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance July mobile phone imports soar 75.59pc to $68.135m YoY ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $68.135 million in July 2023 and registered 75.59 percent growth... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Pakistan PTA formulating ‘digital gender inclusion strategy’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is in the process of formulation of “Digital Gender... Published 20 Aug, 2023 03:20am
Technology PTA, PITB inaugurate IXP to boost digital connectivity LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) on Friday... Published 19 Aug, 2023 06:36am
Print SECP strikes down ‘illegal’ personal loan applications ISLAMABAD: In order to safeguard the public from falling into debt traps of illegal loan apps, the Securities and... Updated 17 Aug, 2023 08:48am
Pakistan PTA, FIA conduct raid: Three held for running illegal ISP on Walton Road, Lahore ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency... Published 10 Aug, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan Senate body vigorously takes up issues of immediate public importance ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday deliberated upon issues concerning public... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Business & Finance SECP strengthens measures to curb predatory lending practices ISLAMABAD: In order to curb predatory practices and ensure financial sustainability of the borrowers in the digital... Published 08 Aug, 2023 06:37am
Pakistan June 2023: Number of cellular subscribers declines ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers, broadband penetration as well as teledensity declined in Pakistan for... Published 29 Jul, 2023 05:28am
Business & Finance Telecom sector: an estimated 200,000 jobs generated since 3G/4G launch ISLAMABAD: Since the launch of 3G/4G in Pakistan, an estimated total employment of 200,000 (direct and indirect) has... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:17am
Technology SECP, PTA to take joint action against illegal lending apps ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Pakistan Telecommunication Autho-rity (PTA)... Published 23 Jul, 2023 03:25am
Pakistan Authorities to continue crackdown against ‘loan shark apps’ in Pakistan: official Head PM Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi shares list of loan apps blocked by authorities so far Updated 20 Jul, 2023 04:50pm
Business & Finance Digital lenders: Only SECP-approved apps available on its website are legal ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday announced that only SECP’s... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Pakistan All online loan apps should be banned immediately: PBIF chief KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Pakistan PM inaugurates PTA’s Temporary Mobile Registration System ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)’s Temporary... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Business & Finance Finalisation of PTA, TTA with Azerbaijan discussed ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashid Nabiyev visited Pakistan on Tuesday to... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Pakistan Govt launches crackdown on illegal loan apps ISLAMABAD: The government has initiated a crackdown on illegal loan apps operating in the country, with 43 apps in... Published 18 Jul, 2023 05:51am
Pakistan Senate body concerned at rise in Peshawar target killing incidents ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior expressed serious concerns over the increasing number of target... Published 18 Jul, 2023 05:51am
Pakistan Illegal loan apps: govt bans dozens as crackdown finally begins After several reports, the government’s Ministry of IT and Telecom has finally decided to take action against... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 06:06pm
Supplements Regional Connectivity – Opportunities, Challenges & Way Forward TEXT: The fall of the erstwhile Soviet Union and the emergence of the Central Asian Republics (CARs) around three... Published 14 Jul, 2023 06:23am
Business & Finance Jan-May: 4.88m mobile phones manufactured in country ISLAMABAD: Local manufacturing plants have manufactured/assembled 4.88 million mobile handsets during the first four... Published 11 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Business & Finance In-camera meeting on 11th: PAC to examine list of 620 individuals/firms ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) convened an in-camera meeting on July 11, where a list of 620... Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:24am
Business & Finance Second month in a row: Number of cellular subscribers, NGMS penetration slump: PTA ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers, broadband penetration as well as teledensity declined in Pakistan for... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees