Staff Report Yango Group, a UAE-based tech company, has made its first investment in Pakistan through Yango Ventures, acquiring a stake in Trukkr — a fintech platform digitizing financial services for the logistics sector. The investment will enable Trukkr to expand operations, strengthen its credit-scoring tools, and improve access to financial services for thousands of…
The IT minister Shaza Fatima has skipped the high level conference organized by GSMA which has irked the telecom industry players. It is unfortunate that IT minister is not present in the conference, a key GSMA official said while talking to journalists here on Thursday. The GSMA has noted that despite talent and having ambition…
News Desk ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office has issued strict directives to federal secretaries, provincial chief secretaries, and heads of regulatory bodies to ensure that all retail outlets under their jurisdiction obtain and prominently display Raast QR codes by August 31, 2025, as part of the government’s push towards a cashless economy. In an official…
OpenAI is preparing to unveil GPT-5, the latest version of its artificial intelligence system, sparking widespread interest across the tech world. Following the significant upgrade from GPT-3 to GPT-4, the forthcoming model is being closely watched for its performance. Two individuals with early access to GPT-5 shared anonymously that the system handles programming and technical…
Several Chinese technology firms have shown interest in offering satellite internet services in Pakistan, following the entry of U.S. company Starlink. In response, the government has moved to speed up the regulatory process needed to welcome these companies. Sources have confirmed that the Pakistan Space Activity Regulatory Board (PSARB) recently submitted a comprehensive consultant report…
Huawei has begun rolling out its latest August 2025 firmware updates for several devices, including the Mate 50 Pro, Watch Fit 4 Pro, and Watch D2, in the global market. Users who have not yet received the update are advised to wait, as the release is being distributed gradually. The Mate 50 Pro is receiving…
Kaspersky research findings show that 42% of children surveyed from the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region would like to become bloggers in the future. The seriousness of their intentions is evidenced by the fact that 44% of them are already developing their own blog or working on content for the future. 53% of…
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has once again reinforced its leadership position by securing the top spot in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) latest Quality of Service (QoS) survey. The results reflect Jazz’s unwavering commitment to delivering the best connectivity experience for millions of Pakistanis across the country. According to the survey, Jazz ranked 1st…
By Salman Khan ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has questioned the capability of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) to participate in the auction of 5G technology. PTCL had informed the CCP that its entities, including Ufone and PTCL itself, were incurring losses. Yet, it went ahead and acquired Telenor Pakistan, surprising both the…
A growing scam is targeting WhatsApp users across Pakistan, according to a warning issued this week by the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF). The nonprofit organization said multiple users had reported calls from individuals posing as courier staff or Higher Education Commission (HEC) representatives. The scam reportedly works by tricking victims into giving away a verification…
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