Pakistan and UAE expand cooperation in AI, IT and digital economy
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in Information Technology specifically in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy.
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Huawei launches wold’s first product solutions with 5.5G capabilities
Huawei launched the world’s first comprehensive solutions for products with 5.5G capabilities during the 14th Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) held this week in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The solutions aim to provide tenfold improvement in network capabilities compared to 5G through innovations in broadband, frequency band, antenna and other aspects, according to Cao…
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Cabinet gives green signal for auction of 5G spectrum: IT Minister
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif said that the Federal Cabinet has given the green signal for the auction of the much-anticipated 5G spectrum. Dr. Saif in a statement said that a Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee, led by the finance minister, had been established to oversee the impending spectrum auction….
Consumers of 3G/4G service increased to 127 Million
The number of 3G and 4G service users in Pakistan has significantly increased and reached 127 million by August 2023. As per the details available on the official site of the PTA, the number of active mobile SIMs reached 190 million during the same period. The number of broadband subscribers reached 130 million while the…
PTA hosts meeting with religious scholars to promote safe, responsible use of social media
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority took a significant step towards fostering safe and responsible internet usage by organizing a meeting with prominent religious scholars at PTA Headquarters. The event marked a collaborative effort between the PTA and religious leaders to address the challenges of social media and the internet while promoting a digital environment that aligns with…
Jazz emerges as Pakistan’s top innovation performer in global innovation index
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has been recognized as a top innovation performer in the Global Innovation Index 2023, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. This recognition is a testament to Jazz’s unwavering commitment to innovation and its exceptional ability to adapt to the evolving needs…
Internet shutdowns cost Pakistan Rs 1.3 Billion in direct loss: PIDE
A study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) revealed that the closure of internet services for 24 hours results in a direct loss of Rs.1.3 billion, which equates to 0.57% of the daily GDP average for the nation. According to a press release issued, this study is part of PIDE’s research infographic…
PTCL ‘SHOQ’ to stream ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with Ad Free Experience
In line with its commitment to enhance user experience, PTCL is bringing advertisement-free live streaming of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on its OTT platform ‘SHOQ’. Through this feature, Pakistani fans will be able to enjoy a high quality and uninterrupted viewing experience in full High Definition (HD). PTCL SHOQ is transforming…
Apple releases iPhone software update to fix overheating issue
APPLE rolled out a software update to address an overheating issue that plagued some early buyers of the iPhone 15 Pro line. The update, called iOS 17.0.3, is available as an over-the-air fix in the software update section of the iPhone settings app. The release notes say the update “provides important bug fixes, security updates,…
5G Innovation Hackathon to bring together brightest minds to address challenges
The Pakistan’s first 5G Innovation Hackathon being arranged by the National University of Science and Technology in collaboration with the partner organizations will bring together the brightest minds in innovation and technology to ignite creative sparks that will shape the future through addressing critical challenges. This hackathon aims to leverage the power of 5G and…