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By Aftab Ahmed | January 15, 2026
Pakistan’s upcoming spectrum auction represents a once-in-a-decade opportunity to materially improve internet quality for the public, provided the country prioritises affordable, reliable connectivity over technology labels and elite-centric rollouts, said Aamir Ibrahim. His comments follow last week’s announcement by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority that the long-awaited spectrum auction is set to be held in late February. Under a plan approved…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026
inDrive, a global mobility and services platform, has expanded its services in Pakistan with the launch of inDrive.Groceries, in collaboration with its dark stores partner Krave Mart. The new service enables users to order daily essentials directly from the inDrive app, bringing fast, reliable, and affordable grocery delivery to Karachi, with expansion plans for Lahore,…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), under its ongoing Lecture Series on Competition Law, hosted a lecture titled “Competition Concerns in the Digital Economy.” The lecture was delivered by Dr. Amber Darr, Lecturer in Competition Law at the University of Manchester, UK, and External Expert at CCP’s Centre of Excellence in Competition Law (CECL). The…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 14, 2026
A new leak from China suggests Xiaomi is preparing to expand its flagship 17 lineup with a powerful model called the Xiaomi 17 Max. According to the leak, the device will feature an 8,000 mAh battery, the largest ever used in any phone within the Xiaomi 17 series. The battery is said to support 100W…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026
PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to reveal its Version 4.2 Update. Available until March 10th, players can dive into the Primewood Genesis themed mode, where the power of the Primewood transforms the battlegrounds, giving rise to the ominous corrupted flora, and introduces mystical abilities. Beyond this new themed…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026
realme, Pakistan’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has officially launched a brand-new model, the realme C85, a feature-packed smartphone designed to deliver unmatched endurance and immersive visuals for everyday users. Positioned as an Ultra Battery and Ultra Display phone, the realme C85 brings together a massive battery, a super-smooth high-brightness display, and solid performance, paired with 8GB…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunications questioned Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) over $8,000 board fees and other allowances for its members. PTCL’s legal advisor told the committee that board members do not receive extraordinary privileges, but are paid fees for attending board meetings, which officials said are limited. The PTCL board includes…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has outlined how 5G spectrum will be sold, sharing bands, lot structures, and limits for the Next Generation Mobile Services auction. According to the Information Memorandum revealed last week, 597.2 MHz of spectrum below 6 GHz will be offered through a structured, multi-band auction process nationwide. The much-awaited 5G auction…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026
YouTube has introduced new filters in its advanced search tools, including a Shorts filter designed to help users find longer videos more easily. The Shorts filter allows users to remove videos that are three minutes or less from search results. By separating Shorts as a distinct content type, the platform enables viewers to avoid short-form…
By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026
realme, following the remarkable market response and strong sales performance of the realme C85 Pro, is once again gearing up to disrupt the smartphone segment with the teaser reveal of its new model, the upcoming realme C85. The new smartphone highlights realme’s focus on delivering an Ultra Battery and Ultra Display experience, aimed at redefining…