Author: Aftab Ahmed

The Writer is a senior journalist who has worked with Business Recorder, News International and Daily Dunyea
Energy

SSGC sets Eid gas supply schedule

Sui Southern Gas Company said gas will stay on through Chand Raat and the first Eid day, before overnight suspensions return on the second and third…

Mar 19, 2026
gas load shedding in sehri and iftar
IT& Telecom

Pakistan names Ayyaz to lead SMPRA

Pakistan has appointed Ayyaz Shaukat to head its new social media regulator, giving the body legal powers to order removals, block content, and act on complaints…

Mar 19, 2026
Crack Down on Anti-Military Social Media Activists
IT& Telecom

Pakistan issues iPhone security advisory

CERT warns users to adopt strict cyber hygiene amid rising threats Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a cybersecurity advisory urging iPhone users to…

Mar 19, 2026
apple iphone fold (1)
IT& Telecom

PTA clears Ufone-Telenor merger in Pakistan

Approval sets stage for stronger telecom player ahead of 5G rollout The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on March 19, 2026 approved the merger between Ufone and Telenor…

Mar 19, 2026
PTCL-Telenor Merger Future
Energy

Asia imports of Russian oil hit record

Asia imports of Russian oil volumes exceed 3m tons as Middle East supply disruptions tighten markets Asian imports of Russian fuel oil are set to reach…

Mar 19, 2026
Pakistan to Import Oil via Red Sea
IT& Telecom

Zong launches 5G in 16 Pakistani cities

Zong begins commercial 5G services and plans 1,000 sites nationwide in 2026 Zong on Thursday launched commercial 5G services across more than 16 cities, marking a…

Mar 19, 2026
5G auction decision