Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed business plan for the merger of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Telenor Pakistan During ongoing proceedings under Section 11(6) of the Competition Act, 2010, the CCP directed PTCL’s management to submit a revised plan …
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The Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom erupted in anger after learning that Pakistan’s first local language AI model project was quietly handed to Jazz and NUST without any open bidding or competitive process. The project, aimed at preserving and promoting Pakistan’s dying local languages, was discussed in detail when Jazz …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Nayatel, a prominent internet service provider (ISP), is currently experiencing significant, nationwide disruptions, leaving many of its customers without reliable internet access and hindering their ability to use critical online services. Frustration is mounting among users as they grapple with the multifaceted nature of these issues. An …
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Aftab Maken Islamabad: Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users. Knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is designed to appear as a notification from a crypto exchange …
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Daraz Pakistan, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, is introducing a new feature called COD Plus, which will allow customers to switch their payment method at the time of delivery. With COD Plus, customers who initially selected Cash on Delivery will have the option to change their payment method to a …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: A wave of consumer disappointment is sweeping through Pakistan as Temu, the popular e-commerce platform known for its ultra-low prices, has drastically increased its prices. The price hikes, with some items jumping over 300%, have stripped away the platform’s main appeal, exposing a business model that thrived …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is charting an ambitious course towards a digitally transformed future, with recent legislative milestones like the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 hailed as a cornerstone for economic growth and societal advancement. While the government’s vision paints a picture of bypassing traditional development stages through digital prowess, …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has come down hard on Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), recommending disciplinary action due to serious concerns about mismanagement, lack of transparency, and failure to cooperate with parliamentary oversight. The committee also sharply criticized the broader telecom …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recently trumpeted a “profit” of Rs 13.1 billion for the first half of FY2025, a claim that, on the surface, might suggest a miraculous turnaround for the beleaguered national carrier. However, a deeper dive into the government’s own State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) report reveals …
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Losses mount despite top-line growth; Telenor deal adds to debt woe Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group has posted a growth in consolidated revenues for FY2024, touching Rs 219.78 billion – up from Rs 188.66 billion last year – but the numbers tell only half the story. Beneath the surface, the …
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