X Services Days after initially claiming that the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, remained accessible to online users, Pakistan’s Information Minister Atta Tarar has now conceded that …
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Science & IT
Latest PTA Tax Rates Revealed for iPhone X and iPhone XS Max in Pakistan 2024
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadTax Rates The iPhone X marked a significant turning point for Apple, introducing OLED displays for the first time and setting new standards in the smartphone industry. Known for its …
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Sindh High Court Upholds Stay Order, Ensuring Uninterrupted Internet Access Until Feb 8 Elections
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadFeb 8 Elections KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has extended its stay order, ensuring uninterrupted internet access, including mobile internet services, throughout the country until the Feb 8 elections. …
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PTA Implements Stricter SOPs to Combat Illegal SIM Issuance and Fraudulent Practices
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has implemented a significant measure to curb the issuance of illegal SIM cards by modifying the process of issuance and activation. Under the new regulations, …
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Internet Outage Grips Pakistan, Leaving Users in Connectivity Limbo
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadInternet A widespread disruption hit internet services and popular social media applications in Pakistan on Saturday, creating a state of confusion and frustration among users who experienced connectivity issues and …
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Senate Committee Urges Ban on Websites Exposing Children to Pornography
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadBan on Websites On Friday, the Senate Standing Committee on Interior, chaired by Senator Mohsin Aziz, directed relevant authorities to take measures to ban websites featuring questionable content, specifically addressing …
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Recording audio by ISI, FIA, and IB not permitted, Attorney General tells court
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadRecording audio The Attorney General for Pakistan stated in court that no entity, including the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), or Intelligence Bureau (IB), is authorized to record …
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Sports
Information Ministry Condemns Betting Company Advertisements During Pakistan-Australia Test Series
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadPakistan-Australia Test Series The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a strongly worded letter decrying the presence of betting company advertisements during the first test match between Pakistan and …
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Social Media is flooded with Fake News, Reveals PTA
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailSocial Media is flooded with Fake News, Reveals PTA: Social Media is flooded with Fake News, Reveals PTA According to Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) documents, over 7,000 links on social …
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PTA blocks 1.1 million social media and web-links for attacking institutions, spreading hate
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has blocked over 1.1 million URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), web-links involved in targeting institutions and spreading hate in Pakistan. The telecom regulatory said that it …