Internet services across Pakistan are expected to see noticeable improvement by October, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafizur Rehman told a Senate committee amid growing concerns over slow speeds and repeated disruptions. The assurance came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications, where lawmakers raised concerns about poor internet […]
Uzbekistan Becomes Second Foreign Operator of China’s J-10CE Fighter Jets
Uzbekistan has confirmed that it has joined a growing list of countries operating Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets, becoming the second foreign country to induct the advanced aircraft into its air force. The development marks another important step for China’s military aviation exports and strengthens Beijing’s position in the Central Asian defense market. It also highlights […]
Pakistan Welcomes First RoRo Vessel Carrying Over 2,000 Imported Electric Vehicles
Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in its automotive and maritime sectors with the arrival of its first roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel carrying more than 2,000 imported electric vehicles (EVs). The development marks the country’s first use of the specialized RoRo shipping service for automobile imports, paving the way for faster, safer, and more efficient vehicle […]
Xiaomi Unveils Xiaomi 17T Series, Bringing Dual Sizes, Telephoto Capabilities Across the Lineup, and Leica Live Moment
Lahore, Pakistan, May 28, 2026 – Xiaomi today unveiled the latest additions to its T Series smartphone lineup with the brand new Xiaomi 17T Series, including Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro. Combining an advanced Leica 5x telephoto camera and eye-care display with an ultra-large capacity battery, Xiaomi 17T Series comes as an imaging flagship […]
NADRA Introduces QR-Enabled CNICs and Lifetime Validity for Senior Citizens
The Government of Pakistan has officially introduced major amendments to the country’s identity card framework, modernizing the structure and security of national identification documents. The changes were notified through S.R.O. 330(I)/2026 and S.R.O. 331(I)/2026 under Section 44 of the National Database and Registration Authority Ordinance, 2000, and published in the Gazette of Pakistan on February […]
Otsuka Pakistan Resumes Production After Completion of Annual Maintenance
Otsuka Pakistan Limited has officially resumed production at its manufacturing facility following the successful completion of its planned annual maintenance shutdown. The company shared the update through a formal disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited on Monday. According to the notification, production activities were restarted with effect from January 5, 2026. The maintenance […]
Pakistan Set to Transition From Assembly to Full-Scale Electronics Manufacturing
Pakistan is preparing to take a major step toward industrial transformation with the finalization of the Mobile and Electronic Device Manufacturing Policy for 2026–2033. The policy, which is set to be presented to the Prime Minister, outlines a clear roadmap to shift the country from basic assembly operations to full-scale electronics manufacturing. This strategic move […]
Houston to Daska Dusk: When Philanthropy Bleeds in Pakistan
With only 23 dollars in his pocket, a determined Pakistani left his homeland for the United States, carrying little more than hope and resilience. Through years of discipline, sacrifice, and persistence, he rose to become a successful businessman and one of the most respected overseas Pakistanis of his generation. In 2023, he captured national attention […]
3 Nadra officers arrested in Balochistan over major fake passport scam involving Afghan nationals
Authorities in Balochistan have arrested three officials from the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) for their alleged involvement in a large-scale fake passport racket that enabled Afghan nationals to unlawfully obtain Pakistani travel documents. The development marks a serious escalation in an ongoing investigation into identity fraud that has raised concerns over institutional integrity […]
Internet Services Suspended Across Quetta Over Security Concerns
Balochistan government recommends temporary shutdown; grenade attack reported in Dera Murad Jamali Internet services were suspended across Quetta on Friday due to security concerns, following a recommendation by the Balochistan government, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported. According to official sources, the provincial Home Department requested the federal government to temporarily shut down mobile and broadband internet […]