techendFacebook appears to begin limited monetisation rollout for creators in Pakistan
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : Early indications suggest that Meta Platforms has started a gradual rollout of Facebook’s content monetisation features in Pakistan, with a small number of users reporting…
Punjab launches AI-based sanitation monitoring system under Suthra Punjab programme
By Sabeeh Zanair : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched an artificial intelligence-powered sanitation monitoring system aimed at improving waste management and increasing transparency in public services across the…
Pakistan moves to regulate inflight internet and mobile services with new licensing framework
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan has moved a step closer towards introducing regulated inflight internet and mobile connectivity services after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority released a draft licensing framework for…
Pakistan Pushes for Stronger Cyber Defences in Banking Sector Amid Rising AI Threats
By Sabeeh Zanair : Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for an urgent and comprehensive review of cybersecurity frameworks across Pakistan’s financial sector, warning that evolving digital threats require coordinated…
US Awards $488m F-16 Radar Support Contract as Pakistan Among Key Beneficiaries
By Ariz Riaz : The United States Air Force has awarded a $488 million contract to Northrop Grumman to provide long-term engineering and technical support for F-16 radar systems, with…
Pakistan Races to Regulate Crypto as 40 Million Users Operate Outside Oversight
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : Pakistan’s push to regulate digital assets has entered a critical phase, with policymakers warning that delay could deepen risks in a rapidly expanding informal market…
Punjab Plans Satellite Internet Rollout to Bridge Digital Divide
By Tanveer Ahmed : The Government of Punjab has unveiled plans to introduce satellite-based internet services aimed at expanding connectivity to remote and underserved regions, as part of a broader…
Pakistan moves to fast-track regulation of virtual assets as digital economy push accelerates
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan is moving towards establishing a formal regulatory framework for virtual assets, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to operationalise a system aligned with…
US backs $2.4bn airport security upgrade proposal for Pakistan amid procurement concerns
By Web Desk : The administration of Donald Trump is backing a $2.4bn proposal by a US firm to modernise security systems at Pakistan’s major airports, in a move that…
Zong introduces Hajj 2026 bundles to keep Pakistani pilgrims connected in Saudi Arabia
Press Release : Pakistani telecom operator Zong has launched a range of customised mobile packages for pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026, aiming to ensure uninterrupted communication throughout…
