Technology

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,

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

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

SAN FRANCISCO / ISLAMABAD — In a proud moment for the Pakistani tech ecosystem, a Silicon Valley-based AI startup co-founded by a Pakistani entrepreneur has reportedly drawn a $60 billion buyout option from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This development has sent shockwaves through the global tech world, highlighting the immense potential of Pakistani talent in the

ISLAMABAD — After years of financial struggle, the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) has officially returned to profitability. In its latest financial briefing, the company credited its turnaround to aggressive digital transformation and infrastructure growth. Along with the profit news, PTCL Group announced that it is set to formally launch 5G services in Pakistan next