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PTA chairman challenges IHC ruling on removal
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 16, 2025
Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Major General (Retd) Hafeezur Rehman, has challenged the decision of his removal and filed an intra-court appeal. The PTA, as Pakistan’s telecom regulator, plays a central role in policy oversight, spectrum allocation, and internet governance.IHC removes PTA chairman over illegal appointment The Islamabad High Court’s judgment had declared his…
New iPhone launch once again ignites scam campaigns worldwide
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device’s launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information. These attacks pose significant risks including personal data theft and financial loss. One of the scams involves…
IHC removes PTA chairman over illegal appointment
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has invalidated the appointment of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, declaring the process legally flawed. The judgment, authored by Justice Babar Sattar in a 99-page decision, accepted the petition challenging the chairman’s position. The court ruled that the appointment did not comply with the law and therefore could not…
Telenor Microfinance Bank Achieves Record PKR 2.6 billion Profit Before Tax in H1 2024
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 16, 2025
Islamabad – 30 August 2024: The Board of Directors of Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) in its meeting held on August 22, 2024, approved the Bank’s financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2024. TMB has reported exceptional financial performance for the first half of 2024 (H1’24), achieving a profit before tax of PKR…
Local Manufacturing of Mobile Phones Down 20% YoY in July 2024
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 30, 2024
Staff Report: As per the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), local mobile companies have manufactured/assembled 1.61 million units, reflecting a 20% year-on-year decline and a 62% month-on-month decrease in July 2024. The decline in mobile sales in July 2024 is attributed to pre-buying in June 2024 following the announcement of an…
Google Empowers Pakistan’s App Industry with AI at Think Apps 2024
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 28, 2024
Staff Report: Pakistan has experienced significant growth in its app industry, with a compound annual growth rate of 32% in global downloads of locally-made apps from 2018 to 2023. In 2023, apps developed in Pakistan were downloaded 1.6 billion times worldwide. Google continues to support Pakistan’s gaming and app industry by launching new programs, including…
Mobilink Bank partners with oladoc bringing premium healthcare
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 28, 2024
Staff Report: Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has partnered with oladoc, a leading digital healthcare platform, to offer its customers a comprehensive 360-degree healthcare solution. With oladoc serving as a brand ambassador, the Bank strives to democratize healthcare by providing 500,000 Mobilink Bank customers with unparalleled access to free, premium medical services.Mobilink Bank…
Government Aims to Accelerate Digitization for Socio-Economic Development: Shaza Fatima
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 28, 2024
The government is determined to establish an accelerated digitization ecosystem to drive socio-economic development, expand the knowledge-based economy, and stimulate economic growth. This was stated by the State Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima, during the inauguration of the 2nd edition of ITCN Asia 2024 on Tuesday. Shaza Fatima highlighted the importance of rapidly…
easypaisa Audio Nikahnama Campaign Scores Yet Another Global Victory at MADSTARS Korea 2024
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 26, 2024
ISLAMABAD: easypaisa has once again demonstrated its excellence on the international stage, by bagging two silver awards at MADSTARS Korea 2024 in the “Audio Stars” and “Sustainability Development Goals Stars” categories. This recognition comes from its innovative “Audio Nikahnama” campaign, which has garnered widespread acclaim for its impact and creativity nationally and on a global…