Pakistan Delays License to Starlink Over Trump-Musk Row, Data Theft Fears

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 21, 2025

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s establishment is reluctant to grant Starlink a license for satellite-based internet services, citing concerns over data theft and the tussle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Sources told NewzToday that Starlink is one of the five companies that have applied for a license to provide satellite internet-based services in Pakistan. Starlink is owned…

    Naheed Supermarket Orders Now Available on Yango App

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 20, 2025

    Yango Pakistan has inked a deal with Naheed Supermarket, one of the city’s most trusted retailers, in a bid to simplify and make grocery shopping more convenient for the general public. If you are living in Karachi, this is a big deal for you to place orders for everyday essentials, which range from groceries to…

    Jazz Mega overbilling Scam Lands in PAC 

    By Salman Khan | September 19, 2025

    The Jazz overbilling scam worth over Rs 6 billion has landed in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for further probe and action.  Lawmakers have questioned Rs6bn recovery from consumers, poor service quality, and delays in telecom sector reforms. The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, on Friday scrutinized…

    Protect Your Apps with Infinix HOT 60 Security

    By Salman Khan | September 19, 2025

    Tired of snoopers thinking your phone’s an open book? Time to flip the script. The Infinix HOT 60 Series is designed for Gen Z legends who prioritize privacy. With Dual-Layer App Lock, your apps don’t just lock—they also use decoys. Even if someone glimpses your PIN, they’re met with a dead end. And you can…

    Hackers Post 0.35 Million Hajj Applicants’ Data on Dark Web 

    By Salman Khan | September 19, 2025

    Lawmakers have been alarmed by Hajj applicants’ data on the dark web, SIM and NADRA breaches, and the delay in the Data Protection Bill. The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, on Friday voiced serious concerns over a series of alarming revelations about the security of Pakistan’s national data. Cabinet approves…

    Cable Cut in Yemen Causes Slow Internet

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 18, 2025

    ISLAMABAD : The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, was informed here on Thursday that the situation in Yemen was the reason of slow internet in the country. Briefing the committee Secretary IT Zarar Hashim said that several submarine cables have been damaged off the coast of Yemen. He added that two of…

    SHRM honours Telenor Pakistan for sustainability impact

    By Salman Khan | September 18, 2025

    Telenor Pakistan has been recognised with Diamond Award at the prestigious SHRM Star HR Excellence Awards – Middle East and North Africa for its outstanding achievements in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR association based in the United States, honours organisations that exemplify visionary…

    What is a Sun Outage and Why it Matters for Internet Users In Pakistan

    By Salman Khan | September 18, 2025

    Millions of users worldwide will face short daily interruptions in satellite-based internet and television from September 29 to October 6, 2025. The cause is a natural event called a sun outage, also known as solar fade or solar interference. Sun outages happen twice a year when the Sun moves directly behind geostationary satellites. During this…

    Governor SBP inaugurates JazzCash Experience Lounge 

    By Salman Khan | September 29, 2025

    Islamabad – Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad inaugurated JazzCash’s Experience Lounge in Islamabad today. He was joined by Deputy Governor SBP Saleem Ullah, VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu, JazzCash CEO Murtaza Ali, Jazz CEO and Chairman Mobilink Microfinance Bank Aamir Ibrahim, and Mobilink Microfinance Bank CEO Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary. Governor State Bank of…

    Satellite firms warn license delays risk investment

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 17, 2025

    Satellite-based internet service providers have raised serious concerns over bureaucratic hurdles in finalizing the licensing regime, warning that delays could stall multimillion-dollar investments in Pakistan. The five satellite-based internet service providers, including Starlin, had applied for licenses to provide internet services in Pakistan. But they have expressed concerns now that concerned state owned entities were…