Careem Launches Carpooling Service
Seeing the massive hike in global fuel prices that have badly affected the everyday office-goer, Careem has added a carpooling feature in its corporate portfolio...
JazzCash and Bank of Khyber Enter Strategic Partnership for KPK’s Insaaf Food Programme
Pakistan’s leading fintech JazzCash, in collaboration with Bank of Khyber (BoK), is strengthening the country’s digital payments ecosystem. JazzCash users living...
LUMS, TikTok & Edkasa partner for “online education”
TikTok has partnered with Edkasa and LUMS to launch a digital learning program to facilitate online education and distance learning for high school students. Driven...
PTA unblocks non-approved phones as a persuasive drill
Thousands of people shared the great news of finally being able to use their non-PTA approved phones as PTA quietly unblocks random phones. We saw a...
HBL starts WhatsApp banking
HBL becomes the first Bank in Pakistan to launch “full feature” banking services on WhatsApp. The facility has been developed in partnership with leading cloud...
PTA Responds to Dawns Article “Saving the Internet”
Islamabad (June 20, 2022): With reference to an article titled “Saving the Internet” published in Dawn on 20 June 2022, it is stated that the article...
NBP signs MoU with PTA
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the National Bank of Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of consumer financing...
Ufone 4G launches ‘Sab Se Bari Offer’
Pakistan’s No 1 Voice and Data Network, Ufone 4G has introduced the industry’s biggest and most affordable hybrid bundle, “Sab Se Bari Offer” to provide...
Zong Recharge Now Available at Dukan App as the Two Companies Join Forces
Zong 4G has joined hands with Pakistan’s leading eCommerce enabler, Dukan.pk, to offer Zong recharge facility and bundles on the Dukan mobile app. Through the...
VEON Ventures reignites Pakistan’s startup economy by investing US$ 15 mn in Dastgyr
VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides mobile connectivity and services, announces today that the Group’s VEON Ventures division...
Zong Introduces International Roaming Bundle for Saudi Arabia to Facilitate Hajj Pilgrims
In order to proactively meet the evolving connectivity needs of its customers, Zong 4G has introduced International Roaming (IR) hybrid bundle for people traveling...
Jazz and UNDP commit to accelerate digital inclusion amongst women
Reiterating their commitment to accelerate digital inclusion in the country, Jazz and UNDP Pakistan organized a ‘Girls in ICT’ event highlighting the importance...
Faysal Funds Launches Mobile Application for a Seamless Investing Experience
Faysal Funds, a subsidiary of Faysal Bank Limited, launched its Mobile Application; an easy-to-use app designed with an aim to strengthen financial freedom and create...
Telenor Pakistan Launches Super Intern Program
Telenor Pakistan has announced the launch of its Super Intern Program 2022 for students and graduates to get hands-on experience as they take the initial steps...
Pakistani Tech Startups start to feel the heat amidst worsening economic conditions & global downturn
Until a while ago, we had been singing the praise of Pakistani tech startups that seemed to be well on their way to changing the traditional...
foodpanda Appoints New Managing Director in Pakistan
foodpanda has appointed Muntaqa Peracha as Managing Director (MD) for foodpanda Pakistan, with effect from 1 June 2022. As MD, Muntaqa will oversee foodpanda’s...
BOK, Telenor Pak sign MoU for serving customers better
In their goal towards serving their customers better, BOK has partnered with Telenor Pakistan being a market leader in KP in bringing about ultimate experience nurtured...
Chairman FBR Inaugurates Security Operations Center to Counter Cyber Attacks
Building further on its ongoing drive for a digital FBR, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, Mr.Asim Ahmad inaugurated SOC this morning at FBR Headquarters,...
Easypaisa’s new feature enables users to earn daily profits
Easypaisa has introduced an innovative feature enabling users to earn daily profits through a single click. Easypaisa users can now use the in-app savings product...
Jazz signs agreement to fiberize its network across Lahore
Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and mobile broadband provider, has signed an agreement to connect all of its Mobile towers directly...
PTA Receives PKR 19.39 Billion Against Third Installment of License Renewal Fee
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received Rs 19.39 Billion (equivalent to USD 98.49 Million) against the third installment of license renewal fee from...
Healthtech company MedznMore raises over $11.5m in investment
MedznMore raises Pakistan’s largest Healthtech investment of over $11.5mn in a Pre-Series A round. The company today announced that it has completed its Pre-Series...
Daraz Introduces it’s New Enterprise Business Vertical “Daraz Tech” to Provide IT Solutions & Services for Potential Clients
Pakistan’s IT sector has been booming in recent years, necessitating the need for a dependable service provider capable of providing end-to-end delivery of IT...
Tamasha brings Live Sports Streaming
With the objective of building a true Video platform of Pakistan for Pakistanis and supporting the local content ecosystem, Tamasha is excited to announce the addition...
Govt Set to Double Regulatory Duty on Imported Handsets
As per the latest reports, the government has plans to double the regulatory duty on imported handsets. The decision is being driven by the need to...
ezBike Raises $1m in Pakistan’s First Pre-Seed Round by an Electric Mobility Startup
ezBike, a vertically-integrated electric mobility startup, announced today that it has raised $1m in pre-seed capital to accelerate the transition to Electric Vehicles...
#BetterTogether for Digitization: StormFiber & NayaPay Join Forces to Accelerate Digital Payments
NayaPay, the first eMoney institution in Pakistan, and StormFiber, the largest fiber broadband service provider in the country, have announced their partnership...
Careem Charges ‘Lowest Ever Commissions’ to Facilitate Captain Earnings
Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing services in Pakistan, has recently announced a significant reduction in its commission fees charged to Captains, making it all-time...
Easypaisa launches in-App Biometric Verification
Easypaisa, has introduced an innovative feature that enables users to upgrade their mobile wallet accounts through in-app biometric verification. A key regulatory...
Iyzil Launches New Version: Enhanced Features for Smart Female Safety & Security with 24/7 Professional Monitoring
Iyzil, Pakistan’s First Smart Safety, and Security Solution is on a mission to make every female feel safe, and stay safe. Iyzil guarantees to help all...
Careem Partners with Krave Mart and others to offer its Captains Discounted Groceries, Medicines, Food & Smartphones on Installments
Krave Mart will offer Captains discounts of up to 20%. With FinPro, Captains will easily be able to purchase smartphones on installments. Captains will purchase medicines from...
Zong Introduces Discounted International Roaming Bundle for Saudi Arabia
Zong 4G has launched a discounted Saudi Arabia roaming offer, adding to its industry-leading international roaming offering that includes the majority of nations...
Soorty Partners With ABHI, Thousands of Employees Get Access to Salary Everyday
ABHI, Pakistan’s first-ever financial freedom platform, recently partnered with Soorty Enterprises, to provide its thousands of employees with the facility to...
PUBG MOBILE Embodies the Spirit of Ramadan With Iftar Drives Across Pakistan
The country’s leading online battle royale game, PUBG MOBILE, celebrated the blessed month of Ramadan with fans from across Pakistan. PUBG MOBILE undertook a number...
Jazz invests PKR 14.9 Bn during Q1 22, overall investment crosses $10.2 Bn
Continuing its focus on driving digital inclusion, Jazz invested PKR 14.9 billion under its ‘4G for all’ ambition during the first quarter of 2022, taking its...
Jazz Digit 4G Internet-enabled handset to boost internet access for low-income women
To expand the benefits of mobile broadband, especially among low-income segments in Pakistan, Jazz Digit 4G has been recognized as a successful rollout globally...
Elon Musk Buys Twitter for $44 Billion & Announced Plans to Privatize the Company
Everyone had their eyes on Elon Musk after it was revealed that he bought a 9% stake in Twitter. The move was interesting to many because...
Earth Day: Jazz To Achieve Net-Zero Emissions By 2050
On Friday, as we celebrated World Earth Day it is essential for us to understand that responding to climate change is not an option anymore, in...
MMBL partners with BaKhabar Kissan to foster a smart digital ecosystem for its growing Agri-customers
Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd (MMBL) has partnered with BaKhabar Kissan (BKK), a leading agri-tech enterprise that provides advisory...
SadaPay Gets Regulatory Approval from SBP to Launch Operations
After a wait of almost two years, SadaPay has finally received the green signal from State Bank of Pakistan to launch its commercial operations. The news...
Ufone 4G Offers Free 15GB Data with Latest Samsung Handsets Available at its Service Centers
Ufone 4G has taken on board the premier South Korean technology conglomerate, Samsung, to offer the full range of Samsung handsets for sale at Ufone Service centres...
WhatsApp announces exciting new features!
WhatsApp has announced some new and exciting changes to its app recently. One of the highly anticipated features include Reactions, which will now make it easier...
foodpanda Collaborates with Punjab Food Authority to Train HomeChefs
In an effort to improve food packaging and hygiene standards during food preparation, foodpanda has partnered with the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) to train HomeChefs...
Zong Partners with OPay to Increase Availability of Mobile Recharge
Zong 4G has joined hands with OP Digital Services Pvt. Ltd (OPay) to integrate the mobile top-up facility in OPay’s point of sale (POS) terminals. Through...
PTA Renews Jazz License
In pursuance of the Policy Directive issued by the Federal Government, Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Jazz) has signed a renewed license with Pakistan Telecommunication...
National UNDP-Jazz SDG Bootcamp concludes; behchlo.pk bags top prize
BECHLO.PK has won the first national Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Bootcamp conducted jointly by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Jazz. Ten...
Empowering radiologists through SLOSH AI
Aiman Khan, the founder and CEO at SLOSH, identified that there was a gap in the market when it comes to active radiologists working on chest...
Jugnu Enters Into Strategic Alliance With Sary Raising $22.5 Million In Series A
Pakistan’s B2B e-commerce startup Jugnu and MENA-based Sary have formed an alliance to transform the future of B2B e-commerce through an initial strategic investment...
Rozee Launches Dedicated Startup Jobs Section to Catalyze Pakistan’s Digital Economy
Rozee.pk, Pakistan’s leading job portal, launches an industry-first dedicated space for VC-funded startups. The traditional model of doing business is quickly...
PTA writes to YouTube to unblock Dr Israr’s channel
One of the most beloved Islamic scholars, Dr. Israr Ahmed’s YouTube channel was recently taken down in response to allegations of antisemitic statements by a weekly...