Pakistan’s 5G Rollout Slows Amid Rising Power Costs
Pakistan’s 5G expansion remains limited six months after the spectrum auction, with high electricity costs and weak fibre infrastructure slowing deployment....
PTA Reports 18.2 Million SIMs Blocked, Rs4.5bn Fines
PTA told lawmakers that 18.2 million SIMs were blocked over 2.5 years, while Rs4.5 billion in fines were imposed on telecom operators....
Fauji Foundation Becomes Askari General’s 51% Shareholder
Fauji Foundation has taken direct ownership of a 51% stake in Askari General Insurance after Army Welfare Trust transferred its shares....
Zindigi, DAT AI Systems Sign Digital Solutions MoU
Zindigi and DAT AI Systems have signed an MoU to develop digital payment, identity and financial solutions for institutions across Pakistan....
ECC Approves PSO-OQ Trading Energy Supply Agreement
Pakistan's ECC has approved a PSO-OQ Trading agreement aimed at expanding energy cooperation with Oman and strengthening fuel supply options....
IFC, Bank Alfalah Sign First $100m DPR Financing
IFC and Bank Alfalah have launched Pakistan's first DPR financing programme, with an initial transaction of up to $100 million....
Apple Trains China-Specific AI Model With Alibaba
Apple has developed a China-specific AI model with Alibaba's support as it prepares to launch Apple Intelligence in the country....
Bankware Global Secures Rs1.57bn Pakistan Post Contract
South Korea's Bankware Global has secured a Rs1.57 billion contract to develop systems and supply software for Pakistan Post....
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye Formalise Defence Cooperation
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca to enhance security cooperation and strengthen regional stability....
Iran Eyes Expanded Trade Through Karachi, Gwadar Ports
Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed plans to deepen bilateral trade, with Tehran seeking greater use of Karachi and Gwadar ports and both sides advancing FTA discussions....
