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Has Pakistan shut down the Internet firewall ahead of the 5G launch?
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (263+ words) ISLAMABAD " The controversial firewall project was allegedly installed to monitor and control social media, has spectacularly failed, forcing the Government of Pakistan to permanently shut it down before the planned 5G spectrum auction. Reports in local media said this technological disaster…...
WhatsApp introduces feature to view past messages before joining groups
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (304+ words) NEW YORK " WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature that allows the users to view past messages in a group before joining it. The update is aimed at making group conversations more transparent…...
Pakistan disables firewall installed to control social media content
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (255+ words) ISLAMABAD " Pakistan has shut down the firewall installed in 2024 to control social media due to technical issues, according to reports. The development is being dubbed as a major decision by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) ahead of the auction of…...
PTA confirms March 10 for 5G auction, projects up to $700m inflows in Pakistan
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (451+ words) ISLAMABAD -The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reaffirmed that Pakistan's 5G spectrum auction would be held on March 10 as the officials estimated potential proceeds ranging from $300 million to $700 million. The regulator is placing 597 megahertz (MHz) of spectrum in multiple frequency bands…...
Preinstalled malware in brand-new Android devices uncovered
3+ day, 10+ min ago (397+ words) Keenadu, a malware, has been detected in thousands of brand-new Android devices. This new malware can be preinstalled directly into devices" firmware, embedded within system apps, or even downloaded from official app stores such as Google Play. Currently, Keenadu is…...
Fastest vs Slowest Mobile Networks in Pakistan; Latest Results
1+ week, 3+ day ago (315+ words) Covering October 1 to December 29, 2025, the report shows that no single network reigns supreme, with Jazz, Zong, and Ufone each excelling in different categories, while Telenor lags behind as the industry undergoes a major shakeup following PTCL's acquisition of Telenor Pakistan....
Over 1000 Content Creators Celebrate Basant with TECNO in Lahore
1+ week, 4+ day ago (331+ words) LAHORE " After nearly two decades, the iconic festival of Basant made a vibrant return to Pakistan, bringing together generations in a celebration of culture, color, and joy. TECNO marked the occasion with a grand festival in Lahore, welcoming Gen Z…...
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Latest release date, pre-order, retail availability
1+ week, 4+ day ago (269+ words) Samsung, the South Korean tech powerhouse, is gearing up to expand its mobile phone lineup in 2026 with the highly anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Alongside the Ultra model, the company will also introduce the Galaxy S26 and S26+, forming a…...
5G Auction gets tough as PTA enforces $1,000 Bid Rule for all telecos
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (276+ words) ISLAMABAD " Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) made strict new rules that could make or break operators" participation. Telecom giants now face mandatory minimum bidding requirements, fail to comply, and they risk losing their entire pre-bid deposits. The regulatory body is leaving…...
TECNO Spark 40 adds Orange to its Stylish Lineup in Pakistan
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (237+ words) LAHORE " TECNO has announced the availability of the Spark 40 in a new Orange color across Pakistan, introduced in response to strong consumer demand for LAHORE " TECNO has announced the availability of the Spark 40 in a new Orange color across Pakistan,…...