Infinix has launched the new Infinix Smart 20 in Pakistan as competition intensifies in the country’s fast growing budget smartphone market. The device targets entry level users by offering a high refresh rate display, large battery and practical features at a price below Rs35,000. Infinix introduced the phone in two storage variants priced at Rs30,999 […]
Pakistan Wants One Million AI-Skilled Workers by 2030
Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication plans to launch 20,000 online artificial intelligence training programmes across Pakistan under a major national initiative aimed at preparing the workforce for the rapidly evolving digital economy. The courses, spanning six to 12 months, will target fresh graduates, government officials, teachers, freelancers and professionals from multiple sectors through an […]
Pakistani Founder’s AI Startup Lands $60 Billion SpaceX Deal
SpaceX has entered into a major partnership with artificial intelligence startup Cursor, co-founded by Pakistan-born entrepreneur Sualeh Asif, in a move that could reshape the global AI and tech landscape. The Elon Musk-led company confirmed that the agreement includes an option to acquire Cursor for $60 billion later this year, highlighting the growing importance of […]
Ufone Set to Launch 5G in Pakistan as Rollout Enters New Phase
Pakistan’s telecom sector is entering a new phase of high-speed connectivity as Ufone prepares to launch its 5G services following the country’s first major spectrum auction, marking a significant step toward next-generation digital infrastructure. The move comes after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority issued 5G licences to the country’s leading operators, including Ufone, Jazz and Zong, […]
Relief Ahead? Pakistan Reviews Heavy Mobile Taxes That Raise Prices
Pakistanis could see a significant reduction in mobile phone prices if the government moves ahead with a proposed review of high taxes, after a parliamentary panel raised concerns over the growing burden on consumers. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has directed the Federal Board of Revenue and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority […]
Google, Pakistan Team Up for AI Programme with Rs2.5 Million Reward
Pakistan has launched a nationwide artificial intelligence training initiative in collaboration with Google, offering a prize pool of Rs2.5 million as part of efforts to equip young people with advanced digital skills and accelerate the country’s transition to an AI-driven economy. The programme, titled AI Seekho 2026, has been introduced through a partnership involving Google […]
PTA Approves Ufone-Telenor Merger with Strict Conditions
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has approved the long-anticipated merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan, but imposed a series of strict conditions aimed at safeguarding competition, consumer interests and market balance. The decision by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority marks a major shift in the country’s telecom landscape, reducing the number of major mobile operators from four to […]
Pakistan Internet Faces Slowdown as Transworld Begins Maintenance
Internet users across Pakistan are likely to experience slower speeds and intermittent disruptions over the coming days as Transworld Associates begins scheduled maintenance on its international submarine cable system, a move expected to impact connectivity nationwide. The advisory places the spotlight squarely on Transworld, one of Pakistan’s key international bandwidth providers, whose network plays a […]
Mercantile, Transworld Launch Exclusive MacBook Neo Offer in Pakistan
Mercantile Pakistan has partnered with Transworld Home to introduce an exclusive offer on the newly launched Apple MacBook Neo, in a move aimed at expanding access to premium technology in Pakistan. The collaboration allows Transworld Home customers to purchase the MacBook Neo through a bundled offering, combining high-speed internet services with Apple’s latest entry-level laptop […]
SadaPay App Goes Down After AWS Disruption in Bahrain Amid Iran Conflict
Pakistan’s fintech sector faced a major disruption after SadaPay announced that its mobile application became unavailable for users due to an outage in Amazon Web Services infrastructure in Bahrain, triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. App Outage Linked to AWS Disruption SadaPay confirmed that its services were affected after AWS, the cloud […]