Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has started licensing VPN companies under its renewed Class Value Added Services–Data regime, marking a shift toward regulated and authorised private-network access in the country. The decision was announced in Islamabad on Thursday morning and reflects PTA’s wider push to strengthen national data security …
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BeNewz Report LONDON: Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been profiting heavily from fraudulent advertising, according to internal documents obtained by Reuters. The documents reveal that Meta internally estimated it would generate about 10% of its 2024 revenue—roughly $16 billion—from ads promoting scams, illegal …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-delayed privatisation drive received a boost on Friday as the Privatisation Commission (PC) Board approved the inclusion of AKD Group Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd in the Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL)-led consortium for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL). The decision was made at …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The federal government has moved to address the mounting financial and pension-related challenges of state-run media entities under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB). According to an official meeting notice dated November 4, 2025, a sub-committee has been formed to evaluate the pending liabilities and employee …
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IHC rules Competition Commission has full powers across all economic sectors Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed petitions filed by several telecom companies against the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), reaffirming that the commission possesses complete authority to conduct inquiries and take action across all sectors …
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Telecom authority says matter lies within IT Ministry’s jurisdiction; major LDI operators propose staggered payments and settlements. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has distanced itself from the ongoing dispute concerning the Rs72 billion Access Promotion Contribution (APC) dues, clarifying that the issue falls under the jurisdiction of …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Emergency maintenance on a key undersea cable begins today, expected to cause nationwide slowdowns for up to 18 hours, according to PTCL and Nayatel. Pakistan’s two major internet service providers, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Nayatel, have announced scheduled emergency maintenance on a critical submarine cable …
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Slimmer, lighter foldable expected with top-tier specs; tri-fold phone also in development BeNewz ReportSamsung is once again pushing the boundaries of mobile innovation with the announcement of a special edition of its popular foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, set to launch in China on October 11. Details shared …
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Massive customs fraud exposed at Jinnah International as FBR seizes Rs103 million consignment and initiates arrests over fake clearances. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unearthed a major customs duty and tax evasion scam at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, involving the illegal clearance of high-value electronics worth hundreds of …
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Digital transport card system stalls amid technical glitches and citizen frustration Aftab Maken The Punjab government’s digital transport initiative, the T-Cash card system, has come to a standstill after its online registration portal went offline due to technical malfunctions. Citizens across major cities including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad are facing …
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