Aftab Maken In the bustling world of Pakistani telecommunications, a big story was brewing. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, or PTCL as everyone knew it, had a mobile company under its wing called Ufone. Think of PTCL as a big, older brother and Ufone as the younger sibling, full of energy …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: There is a strong possibility that the federal government will maintain the current slabs of tax and duty on vehicles in the upcoming Budget 2025-26. Despite several proposals under consideration, the current import duties on automobiles are likely to stay unchanged, sources familiar with the development told …
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Aftab Maken Jazz, Pakistan’s largest telecom operator, finds itself at the center of a growing controversy amid accusations of using inflated tariffs and poor services to cover its staggering Rs 50 billion spectrum debt. Despite its bold claims of championing “digital inclusion,” industry insiders and internal records paint a different …
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Aftab Maken Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has once again increased the prices of its popular hatchback, the Suzuki Swift. The latest price hike, effective from April 26, 2025, sees the price of the Swift GL MT variant rise by Rs 80,000. Previously priced at Rs 4,336,000, the Suzuki Swift …
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inDrive, the global peer-to-peer ride-hailing and delivery platform, has achieved its highest-ever growth in Pakistan’s delivery services during March 2025, with a record-breaking surge in demand during the week of Eid. As families gathered for iftars, shared Eid gifts, and businesses prepared for one of the busiest retail periods of …
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In a pivotal step toward strengthening regional cooperation in the digital economy, the Foreign Minister of Malaysia Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan met with Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), to explore collaborative opportunities in blockchain technology, digital assets, and Shariah-compliant finance. The meeting focused on laying …
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The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cracked down on Nishat Hyundai Motors, slapping the auto giant with a Rs 25 million penalty for deceptive marketing tactics during the much-hyped 2020 launch of its Hyundai Tucson SUV. The CCP launched an investigation after Hyundai’s big Facebook Live event where it …
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In a recent session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Aminul Haque, the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (Retd.) Hafeez ur Rehman, provided a comprehensive briefing on the licensing status of Starlink and various challenges facing Pakistan’s telecom sector. …
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Federal Minister for Power, Awais Khan Leghari, inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever 120 KW fast-charging station, developed by GoGreen Avenue. The event, held in Islamabad, marked a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards sustainable energy. As part of the Ministry of Energy’s broader efforts to promote green mobility and energy-efficient solutions, …
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The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held today under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, said an official statement of the Finance Ministry. The meeting was attended by key figures, including the CEO of the PCC, Bilal Bin Saqib, the …
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