PTA Telecom Dues Recovery The PTA Telecom Dues Recovery crisis has grown into one of Pakistan’s most significant regulatory and financial challenges, with more than Rs 55.57 billion stuck due to prolonged court battles. As telecom companies continue to contest payment orders, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of IT and Telecom face a…
Oppo Reno 15 Pro vs Oppo Reno 14 Pro: What to Know Before You Choose If you are planning to upgrade your smartphone soon, the Oppo Reno 15 Pro vs Oppo Reno 14 Pro comparison is already trending across tech platforms—especially with Reno 15 Pro recently introduced in China and expected to arrive in India…
NADRA Pak-ID Pakistan has taken another major step toward digital transformation by introducing an advanced biometric verification process for passport applicants. The NADRA Pak-ID app biometric system, launched through a collaboration between the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), now enables citizens to verify fingerprints and…
Cloud Dancer Color of the Year 2026 The Cloud Dancer Color of the Year 2026 has officially been unveiled by the Pantone Color Institute, and it embodies a serene, airy white tone symbolizing clarity, calmness and emotional balance. Each year, Pantone selects a color that reflects global mood, cultural shifts, design directions and the collective…
DeepSeek’s Free GPT-5 Rival Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has shaken the global technology landscape with the launch of two powerful open-source AI models: DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale. These models—released entirely free for developers, researchers, and companies—have sparked worldwide attention for reportedly matching or exceeding the capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Google’s Gemini 3 Pro. With AI…
Mobile Phone Taxes in Pakistan The debate over mobile phone taxes in Pakistan has intensified in recent months, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) publicly urging the government to revisit and reduce the heavy duties placed on imported smartphones. From ordinary consumers to overseas Pakistanis and even government officials, the current tax structure has become…
Drones to Monitor Traffic in Islamabad The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to improve road safety and traffic discipline: drones to monitor traffic in Islamabad. This new step reflects a major shift toward smart policing, blending modern technology with efficient enforcement. With rapid urban growth and increasing vehicle density, Islamabad’s busiest…
Bilal Bin Saqib SAPM on Blockchain and Crypto ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, Bilal Bin Saqib has stepped down from his position as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto, only months after his high-profile appointment. His resignation stems from a legal conflict between his advisory role in…
Instagram three-hashtag limit Instagram may be preparing one of its most significant changes in years, and creators are already noticing the impact. The Meta-owned platform is reportedly testing a new restriction that limits users to adding only three hashtags per post, a drastic shift from the long-standing 30-hashtag allowance. Although Instagram hasn’t officially announced this…
Smart Tagged Baggage Service Samsung has taken a major step forward in smart travel innovation with the launch of its Smart Tagged Baggage Service, introduced in partnership with Turkish Airlines. The new service aims to eliminate one of the biggest headaches for air travelers—lost or delayed luggage—by combining Samsung’s SmartThings Find technology with Turkish Airlines’…