3 d. ago Punjab MPAs suspension: PTI to mobilise public against illegal, undemocratic move

LAHORE: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate both […]

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9 d. ago PM Shehbaz backs solar growth, unveils app to empower electricity consumers

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured that the government will not hinder Pakistan’s ongoing solarisation boom, calling it the most affordable source of electricity in the world. Speaking at the launch of the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile app, the prime minister highlighted that Pakistan is among the few countries where solar […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s mobile phone imports drop by over 16% in first 11 months of FY25

Pakistan’s mobile phone imports fell significantly during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year, according to recent data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The imports dropped by 16.31% compared to the same period last year. Between July and May of FY25, Pakistan imported mobile phones worth \$1.356 billion, down from […]

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1 week ago Digital payments in Pakistan jump 12% as mobile banking grows

Digital payments in Pakistan are growing fast. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, transactions rose by 12%. The total number reached 2.408 billion. Meanwhile, the overall value of these transactions also increased by 8%, reaching Rs164 trillion. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) shared these numbers in its latest report on payment systems. […]

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2 w. ago PTA celebrates 200 million mobile users with free data and call package

ISLAMABAD – In a major announcement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that the number of mobile phone users in the country has reached 200 million. To mark this achievement, PTA is offering free mobile data and call minutes to all users. According to PTA Chairman, every mobile user will receive 2 GB of […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan begins action to block over 4.9 million mobile SIMs linked to expired CNICs

ISLAMABAD — The government of Pakistan has started the process of blocking more than 4.9 million mobile SIM cards issued against expired or invalid Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs). The Ministry of Interior directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take action following recommendations from NADRA. According to officials, SIMs registered with canceled, expired, or […]

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3 w. ago Israel using mobile tracking to target Iranian leaders, reports say

Israel is reportedly using mobile phone tracking to find and kill important Iranian military and nuclear figures. A report from British newspaper The Telegraph claims Israeli intelligence agencies rely on phone signals to locate targets in Iran, even if phones are turned off. This advanced method helps them carry out secret operations without being detected. […]

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3 w. ago China hopes U.S. will jointly implement consensus reached in two presidents’ phone call

BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday called on the U.S. to work with China to implement the important consensus reached during the phone call between the two heads of state, reduce misunderstandings, and strengthen cooperation through communication and dialogue. Lin Jian made the remarks during a regular press briefing in response to a […]

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4 w. ago Over $1.5bn secured for climate action amid rising pressures

Amid intensifying climate risks, Pakistan has mobilized over $1.5 billion in climate finance to combat environmental degradation and build resilience, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25. The funding includes $1.4 billion under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) and $82 million from the Green Climate Fund, alongside the launch of a Rs30 billion […]

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last month Bad News for Cloned iPhone Users, Fake IMEI Mobile owners in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan saw surge in illegal devices, mostly Apple iPhones which are cloned or tempered to cheat the PTA

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