Over 50% of Mobile Phone Price in Pakistan Driven by PTA Tax: Report
A recent report by the Policy Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) has highlighted the heavy tax burden on smartphones in Pakistan, revealing that more than half of…
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Huawei Introduces Tau Scaling Law as New Approach to Future Chip Design
Huawei has proposed a new semiconductor design concept known as the Tau Scaling Law, signaling a potential shift in how future computer chips could be developed as the…
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Meta Launches Reddit-Style Social Discussion App ‘Forum’
Meta has quietly introduced a new standalone social platform called Forum, a discussion-focused app designed around Facebook Groups and community conversations. The app is being viewed as Meta’s…
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PTCL and Mercantile Pakistan Partner to Promote Apple MacBook Neo
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Mercantile Pakistan to improve customer access to the Apple MacBook Neo in Pakistan’s growing digital technology market. The…
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5G Internet Trials Approved in Gilgit-Baltistan Marking Major Digital Expansion Step
The federal government of Pakistan has formally approved policy directives allowing telecom operators to begin 5G trials in Gilgit-Baltistan, signaling a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation…
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Google Introduces Gmail Live to Let Users Speak Directly to Their Inbox
Google has unveiled Gmail Live, a new Gemini-powered feature that allows users to interact with their inbox using natural language voice queries instead of traditional keyword-based searches. The…
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GSMA Urges Pakistan to Reduce Telecom Taxes Ahead of Finance Bill 2026–27
The GSMA has urged Pakistan to introduce targeted tax and policy reforms in the upcoming Finance Bill 2026–27, warning that high telecom costs and heavy taxation are slowing…
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Lenovo Unveils IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 Laptop With Massive 33-Hour Battery Life
Lenovo has officially introduced the new Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8Y11 for the global market, targeting users looking for long battery life and portable performance in a lightweight…
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Intel Core i9-14900KF Sets World Record With Fastest CPU Clock Speed Ever
Intel has achieved a major milestone in processor performance after the Core i9-14900KF recorded the fastest CPU clock speed ever reached by a consumer processor. The achievement was…
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xAI Launches Grok Build to Compete With Claude and Codex in AI Coding Market
xAI has officially introduced Grok Build in early beta, marking the company’s latest push into the rapidly expanding market of AI-powered coding assistants and agentic developer tools. The…
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Xiaomi 17 Max Confirmed With Massive 8000mAh Battery and 200MP Camera
Xiaomi has officially started teasing more details about its upcoming Xiaomi 17 Max, confirming several major specifications ahead of the smartphone’s expected launch later this month. The company’s…
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Android 17 May Become a Major Leap in Mobile Technology With New AI Features
Google has announced a new wave of artificial intelligence capabilities under the banner of Gemini Intelligence, expected to arrive with Android 17 in the upcoming summer release. The…
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Zong Enables 5G on iPhones in Pakistan Through Latest iOS Update
Zong has officially announced the enablement of 5G services on compatible iPhones in Pakistan through the latest iOS 26.5 update, marking another important step in the country’s digital…
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Samsung Reportedly Lands 2nm CPU Deal with AMD in Major Foundry Breakthrough
Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to manufacture next-generation 2nm processors for Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), marking a potential milestone in advanced chip production competition. According to a report…
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Apple and Intel Reportedly Reach Chip Manufacturing Agreement for Future Devices
Apple and Intel have reportedly entered into a preliminary chip manufacturing agreement that could lead to Intel producing chips for future Apple products, including possible next-generation MacBook devices.…
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OpenAI Introduces Faster and Smarter AI Voice Models for Real-Time Communication
OpenAI has announced a major upgrade to its voice technology, introducing new API-based voice intelligence features designed to make real-time communication more natural, responsive, and developer-friendly. The update…
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Google Chrome Quietly Downloads 4GB Gemini Nano AI Model on Some Devices
Users of Google Chrome may be unknowingly downloading a massive artificial intelligence model onto their devices, according to findings shared by privacy researcher Alexander Hanff. The discovery has…
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ChatGPT Gets Smarter as OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.5 Instant as Default Model
OpenAI has begun rolling out GPT-5.5 Instant as the new default model for ChatGPT, shortly after the broader release of GPT-5.5. The update signals a significant step forward…
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Apple Explores Samsung and Intel Partnerships to Diversify Chip Production
Apple is reportedly in early discussions with Samsung and Intel to manufacture key chips for its devices. The move signals a potential shift in strategy as the company…
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Nayatel Expands Global Footprint with Enterprise Technology Services for International Businesses
Nayatel, widely recognized for its fiber internet services in Pakistan, is expanding beyond its traditional role by offering enterprise-level technology solutions to global markets through its international arm,…
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PTA Flags Slow Internet as Broadband Providers Fall Short in Key Areas
Pakistan’s broadband landscape has come under scrutiny after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority identified performance issues in its latest nationwide assessment. The regulator has urged internet service providers to…
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PTCL Dismisses Speculation Over e& Exit, Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has firmly rejected recent media reports suggesting that e& may be planning to exit Pakistan. The company described the circulating claims as unfounded and…
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Nayatel Leads Opensignal’s First Broadband Rankings in Pakistan Amid Data Gaps
Opensignal has released its first fixed broadband performance report for Pakistan, offering fresh insights into internet service quality across the country. The analysis ranks providers based on real-world…
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Telcos Propose Price Hikes as Rising Costs Pressure Mobile and Internet Packages
Telecom operators in Pakistan have formally submitted detailed data to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority as part of a review process that could lead to more expensive call and…
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Higher PTA Taxes Announced for Samsung Galaxy S23 in Pakistan
The cost of importing smartphones into Pakistan has increased once again, with revised PTA taxes impacting several major brands. Devices including the Samsung Galaxy S23 series are now…