May 18, 2026

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Telecom Revolution: PTCL & Telenor Merger Officially Completed; New Industry Giant Emerges

ISLAMABAD — The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has given the final green light for the historic merger between PTCL Group (Ufone) and Telenor Pakistan. This creates the country’s largest telecom entity with a combined subscriber base of over 70 million. The merger is set to accelerate the infrastructure rollout for 5G services across Pakistan, […]

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Historic Milestone: Pakistan Senate Passes “Gig Workers Rights Bill 2026” to Protect Millions of Freelancers

ISLAMABAD — In a landmark move for the digital economy, the Senate of Pakistan has unanimously passed the Gig Workers Rights Bill 2026. This legislation officially recognizes freelancers and platform-based workers as part of the formal labor force. The bill ensures mandatory health insurance, simplified tax filing, and a dedicated dispute resolution center for digital

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Pride of Pakistan: First Batch of JF-17 Block IV Fighter Jets Officially Joins PAF Fleet

ISLAMABAD / RISALPUR — In a landmark moment for national defense, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has officially inducted the first squadron of JF-17 Block IV fighter jets. This latest variant features state-of-the-art AESA radar and long-range PL-15 missile compatibility, making it a formidable 4.5-generation fighter. During the induction ceremony, the Air Chief emphasized that

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Meta & Ministry of IT Partner to Launch “Metaverse Classrooms” in 50 Pakistani Universities

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan ke taleemi nizam mein aik bara inqilab! Meta (Facebook) ne Ministry of IT ke sath mil kar Pakistan ki 50 sarkari aur private universities mein “Metaverse Classrooms” shuru karne ka elaan kiya hai. Is project ke tehat students VR (Virtual Reality) headsets ke zariye duniya bhar ke experts se live parh sakenge.

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BYD to Setup Electric Vehicle Plant in Karachi: $200 Million Investment Approved

KARACHI — Global electric vehicle giant BYD has finalized a $200 million investment to set up its first assembly plant in Karachi. The Sindh Government has already allotted land near Port Qasim for the facility. This plant will not only provide affordable electric cars and bikes but also offers a permanent solution to high fuel

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5G Is Here: Mobile Operators Complete Trial Runs in Major Cities of Pakistan

LAHORE / KARACHI — Pakistan mein 5G ka intezar khatam hone ko hai. Top mobile operators ne Karachi, Lahore, aur Islamabad mein 5G trials kamyabi se mukammal kar liye hain. PTA ke mutabiq, in trials mein internet speed 1.5 Gbps tak record ki gayi hai. Agle mahine se commercial launch ki umeed hai, jis se

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Economic Recovery: Inflation Drops to Single Digit Following Massive Fuel Price Cut

KARACHI / ISLAMABAD — Petrol sasta hone ke asraat ana shuru ho gaye hain. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) ki nayi report ke mutabiq, mulk mein inflation (mehangai) ki sharah single digit (9.2%) par aa gayi hai. Petrol ki qeematon mein Rs. 36 ki kami ki wajah se transport aur khuraki ashya sasti hui hain.

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Tech Giant Google to Launch First AI Excellence Center in Pakistan: A Boost for Freelancers

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan ke tech sector ke liye ek aur tareekhi din! Google ne Islamabad mein apna pehla “AI Excellence Center” qaim karne ka faisla kiya hai. Is center ka maqsad Pakistani developers aur freelancers ko Artificial Intelligence aur Machine Learning mein world-class training dena hai. Google Cloud ke representatives ne Ministry of IT ke

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Market Resistance: PSX Closes High as KSE-100 Reclaims Ground Amid Economic Uncertainty

KARACHI — Despite the geopolitical tension, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed remarkable resilience today. The KSE-100 index gained over 650 points, closing in the green as local investors took advantage of low prices in the energy and fertilizer sectors. Analysts believe that while the petrol hike is a concern, the stability in foreign reserves

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Islamabad Returns to Normal: Red Zone Containers Removed After Peace Talks Stall

ISLAMABAD — Life is finally resuming in the twin cities as the local administration has started removing containers from major entry points. This comes after the scheduled visit of U.S. peace envoys was canceled by President Trump. While the “Islamabad Accord” is currently on hold, schools, colleges, and offices have reopened today. Commuters are advised

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