The government of Pakistan is considering easing taxes on smartphones in order to make mobile devices more affordable for the public. The proposal is currently under discussion among regulators and tax authorities as part of efforts to improve digital access across the country. At present, many smartphones in Pakistan are expensive because of high import […]

WhatsApp is planning to introduce a paid subscription called WhatsApp Plus. The normal messaging app will stay completely free for everyone. The premium plan is meant for people who want extra options and better ways to customize their app. Users who pay for WhatsApp Plus will get 14 new app icons to choose from. They […]

JazzWorld, the international roaming service from Pakistan’s leading telecom company Jazz, has stepped in to help its customers in the Middle East. The company started giving free daily data to people using Jazz SIMs in countries facing sudden internet and mobile network problems. This decision came after many Pakistanis living or traveling in the region […]

Tens of millions of users around the world have reacted strongly after OpenAI agreed to let the U.S. Department of Defense use its AI models on a classified government network. In the days following the announcement, a website tracking user departures reported that roughly 1.5 million people have cancelled their ChatGPT subscriptions or left the platform […]

Pakistan has introduced a new Mobile and Electronic Devices Manufacturing Policy for the period 2026 to 2033. The policy has been prepared by the Engineering Development Board in consultation with local manufacturers and industry stakeholders. The main goal is to increase local production, attract foreign investment, and expand exports of mobile phones and electronic devices. […]

The Government of Punjab has announced plans to create a specialised Cyber Crime Investigation Unit to better tackle online crime and protect citizens against digital threats. The unit will focus on investigating cyber attacks, fraud, online harassment, and other internet-based offences as technology use grows across the province and the country. Officials say the unit […]

Pakistan’s telecommunications industry reported strong growth in FY 2025, crossing the Rs. 1 trillion mark in total revenue and expanding its broadband user base to 150 million people. Telecom operators and regulators say this surge reflects wider access to internet services, rising data use, and expanding digital demand across urban and rural areas. According to […]

The ARY Group has finalised its acquisition of Nukta, a digital news platform originally backed by property tycoon Malik Riaz and founded by veteran journalist Kamran Khan. The move brings a notable online news brand into the ARY media network and marks a strategic expansion of the group’s digital media presence in Pakistan. Nukta began […]