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 …
Read More »Meta earns billions from scam and banned ads, internal documents reveal
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 …
Read More »Telecom firms’ petitions dismissed, CCP’s authority upheld
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 …
Read More »Samsung to launch special edition Galaxy Z Fold 7 ‘W26’
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 …
Read More »UAE visa reforms to attract talent and boost economy
BeNewz Report The UAE has introduced multiple new visa categories aimed at making it easier for professionals, tourists, and humanitarian cases to enter and stay in the country. In a significant overhaul of its immigration policy, the United Arab Emirates has launched a series of new visa types designed to …
Read More »BingX hosts inaugural Pakistan Meetup in Karachi
Benewz Report BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, concluded its first-ever BingX OnTour Meetup in Pakistan, held in Karachi on September 20, 2025. This milestone reinforced BingX’s commitment to building stronger connections with traders, enthusiasts, and influencers in one of the fastest-growing crypto communities. The BingX OnTour …
Read More »Senate Panel Objects to Tough Crypto Exchange Rules
BeNewz Report Senate Finance Committee warns proposed laws could stifle virtual currency trade and urges curbs on discretionary powers of new regulatory authority. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has voiced strong reservations over proposed regulations for establishing and supervising cryptocurrency exchanges in Pakistan, warning that strict conditions could make …
Read More »BingX launches AI Master
Benewz Report BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, today announced the launch of BingX AI Master, the world’s first AI-powered crypto trading strategist and the newest addition to the BingX AI suite of tools. This new AI product marks a major step forward in BingX’s vision to …
Read More »Major companies rely on multi-vendor ecosystems for Cybersecurity
The majority of companies (72%) rely on multi-vendor ecosystems even though such fragmented security solutions lead to operational and financial strains. Such findings were revealed in the recent Kaspersky research. A study titled “Improving resilience: cybersecurity through system immunity,” conducted by Kaspersky, examined how organizations manage cybersecurity today, focusing on …
Read More »Nayatel users hit by triple threat of outages
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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