Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited reported a sharp rise in revenue and profit during the first half of 2026, but escalating operating costs, finance charges and heavy cash outflows remain major concerns. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited posted a consolidated profit of Rs 4.67 billion for the six months …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Telecom regulator found widespread quality-of-service shortcomings among cellular operators during the first quarter of 2026, with Telenor recording the weakest overall compliance and operators struggling to meet key network performance standards. Pakistan’s mobile network operators continue to fall short of regulatory quality standards, with Telenor emerging as the …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has released its latest comparison of prepaid mobile tariffs, showing Zong and Telenor offering the lowest voice call rates, while operators continue competing on SMS and mobile data pricing. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its latest comparison of prepaid cellular tariffs, providing …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Nearly six months after Pakistan signed a high-profile agreement with a crypto firm linked to US President Donald Trump’s family, no pilot project, regulatory approval or transaction has materialised, raising questions about whether the deal served diplomatic optics more than economic policy. Pakistan’s ambitious partnership with World …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology sector has achieved a new milestone, with technology exports reaching a record $4.2 billion during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting strong growth in the country’s digital economy and rising global demand for Pakistani tech services. According to the latest industry figures, …
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–PTA survey finds Telenor lagging behind competitors in network quality, broadband performance and 4G coverage across multiple cities Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s mobile telecom sector continues to face service quality challenges despite expanding 4G coverage, with Telenor emerging as the weakest performer among the country’s four major cellular operators, according …
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BeNewz Report RIYADH: As millions of Muslims prepare to perform Hajj this year, Saudi Arabia has significantly expanded the use of artificial intelligence and smart digital technologies to improve crowd management, streamline operations and enhance the safety and comfort of pilgrims arriving from around the world, reported Alarbiya Tv The …
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BeNewz Report KARACHI: Investigations against alleged drug trafficker Anmol, also known as Pinky, have widened significantly after digital forensic analysis and an initial financial audit reportedly uncovered millions of rupees in suspicious transactions and alleged money laundering activities. According to sources, the ongoing probe has now expanded to examine the …
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BeNewz Report LAHORE: Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Saqib Chadhr appeared before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) as investigations continued into an online harassment case filed by the actress. Speaking to the media outside the NCCIA Lahore office, the actress’s lawyer Adnan Ahsan …
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—That stores sunlight as heat for later use BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Researchers in the United States have developed a new form of solar energy storage that could reduce reliance on conventional batteries by storing sunlight directly in molecular structures and releasing it later as heat, Oilprice.com reported. A team at …
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