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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
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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
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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
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Instagram to end encrypted chats on May 8

Platform will remove optional end-to-end encrypted messages and ask users to download conversations before the deadline. Instagram will discontinue end-to-end encrypted direct messages starting May 8,…

Mar 14, 2026
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Meta tightens Facebook rules on AI slop

Meta has announced new anti-impersonation tools and stricter originality rules as Facebook faces complaints over low-quality AI-generated content. Meta Platforms has rolled out new tools to…

Mar 14, 2026
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5G will act as ‘game-changer’ for IT exports: P@SHA

Islamabad: The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has highlighted the transformative potential of 5G technology, terming it a crucial catalyst needed to exponentially boost the country’s…

Mar 13, 2026
5G will act as ‘game-changer’ for IT exports