Cellular companies seek permission to launch 3G/4G in AJK, GB without auction
ISLAMABAD: As the auction process of 3G/4G internet services in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) has been in limbo for years, cellular...
Why digital media agencies are reluctant to join the PBA digital media wing
The Pakistan Broadcasters Association announced the formation of a digital media wing that they claim will represent the business interests of digital publishers, apps, and digital advertising agencies. Advertising agencies are sceptical about the initiative.
Govt approves country’s first ever “Digital Pakistan” policy
PM Abbasi announced a cash reward and extension of a tax holiday on IT exports till 2025, reduction in sales tax to 5% in Islamabad Capital Territory and ensured long-term financing at 5% interest rate and formation of legislation for new IT parks
EU reviews Big Tech investigations under Digital Markets Act
The review may narrow or adjust the scope of the investigations and has paused decisions and fines while technical work continues
Retailo announces raising $36mn funding in Series-A round
B2B eCommerce marketplace Retailo Technologies has claimed to have raised $36 million in Series-A funding.
The round was led by Silicon Valley-based Graphene Ventures which...
Cloudflare restores services after outage impacts thousands of internet users
Outage hits X and ChatGPT as spike in unusual traffic disrupts Cloudflare network, with company reporting no malicious activity and shares falling 2.3% in morning trading
B2B marketplace Tazah announces raising $2mn in pre-seed funding to fix farm to retail supply chain
LAHORE: Tazah, a B2B agritech marketplace connecting farmers directly with retail fruit and vegetable sellers, has announced raising $2 million in pre-seed funding to...
Facebook sever ties with data brokers in blow to targeted adverts
CALIFORNIA: Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it would end its partnerships with several large data brokers who help advertisers target people on the social...
Budget 2017-18: E-payment gateway to be launched by SBP at cost of Rs200m
The budget presented by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday for financial year 2017-18 has introduced certain measures for the benefit of the information...
Russian court says Google revealed personal details of fallen soldiers
The court's findings indicate that a YouTube video revealed sensitive details, including the identities and casualty figures of Russian troops
Qualcomm launches 5G-enabled Snapdragon 855 processor for smartphones
The key feature of the Snapdragon 855 chip, launched at an event in Hawaii, is a so-called modem for phones to connect to 5G wireless data networks with mobile data speeds of up to 50 or 100 times faster than current 4G networks
PTCL joins hands with Netflix to provide video on demand
KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has inked an agreement with Netflix, the world’s leading online entertainment company, to provide Netflix Gift subscriptions for...
Pakistan among top countries imposing internet shutdowns in 2024: report
Digital restrictions cost the country $1.62 billion, raising concerns over press freedom and democratic rights
Logistics company Trax lays off employees as costs rise, volumes dip
Logistics startup Trax laid off about 50 employees on Friday, with more layoffs on the cards as the logistics company rationalises its operations to...
Google may be forced to separate key ad-tech businesses
U.S. DOJ proposes Google offload AdX and DFP to restore competition after a judge rules it maintains ad-tech monopolies
