Staff Report The government has decided to block SIMs issued on invalid CNICs. Federal Minster for Interior Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday directed the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) to block mobile SIMs issued on invalid and expired identity cards. During his visit to the NADRA headquarters, the minister visited all sectors and instructed the authorities…
Staff Report The Board of Directors of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved financing for PTCL to acquire Telenor Pakistan. This is following the decision of PTCL Group’s signing of a share purchase agreement with Telenor Pakistan. PTL had signed an agreement to acquire a 100 percent stake in the company on a cash-free,…
Staff Report In Pakistan, TikTok took action and deleted 18,596,077 videos for breaching its Community Guidelines in the fourth quarter, underscoring its resolve to combat violations effectively. In its continuous effort to foster a secure and positive online environment, TikTok has unveiled its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the fourth quarter of 2023. This…
By Newztodays Team As China builds the world’s largest 5G network, it is working now on research and development of the 6G technologies for the deep integration of physical and virtual worlds. China has already formulated the IMT-2030 (6G) Promotion Group. This is a flagship platform in China to promote 6G. Cui Chunfeng, president of…
By Newztodays Team PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan may suffer a delay as the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has received concerns from the competitors. Competitors are worried about Telenor Pakistan being bought by PTCL, according to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Monday. It’s a big deal in Pakistan’s telecom world because it…
Staff Report Aamir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of Jazz and Chairman of the Telecom Operators Association of Pakistan (ToAP), held a significant meeting with the Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, on Friday. During the discussion, Aamir presented a comprehensive overview of the telecom sector’s vital contributions to bolstering Pakistan’s digital…
Staff Report Pakistan’s technology sector has witnessed significant growth, with IT exports soaring by 39% Year-on-Year (YoY) in January 2024. However, there was a slight dip of 13% Month-on-Month (MoM) during the same period. Despite this, January 2024’s IT exports surpassed the 12-month average, reaching US$265 million. This impressive YoY increase can be attributed to…
Staff Report Kaspersky experts have reported a 17 percent surge in cyber threats in Pakistan in 2023. convened during the 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024 to discuss the evolving cyber threat landscape in the region. The focus was on the security challenges posed by emerging technology trends such as AI, which significantly…
By Newztodays Team Pakistan’s IT Minister, Dr. Umar Saif, has outlined a comprehensive array of initiatives aimed at bolstering the country’s IT sector and catalyzing economic advancement. These measures encompass a wide spectrum of strategies spanning from financial facilitation to infrastructural development, with the overarching goal of positioning Pakistan as a formidable player in the…
Staff Report Jazz, a prominent digital operator in Pakistan, has partnered with eConceptions to launch ‘Taqdeer,’ an innovative digital matrimonial service platform aiming to revolutionize the process of finding a life partner and building meaningful connections online. Taqdeer utilizes modern matchmaking algorithms to provide personalized recommendations based on individual profiles and relationship preferences. Incorporating astrological…