Rs63bn taxes/duties collected: DIRBS registers all GSMA-valid mobile devices ISLAMABAD: The Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) registered all GSMA-valid mobile... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
Technology Blocking mobile SIMs: explore alternative strategies to enhance tax collection, GSMA urges FBR GSMA says move could potentially disrupt vital services, especially during disasters and climate-related events Updated 09 May, 2024 10:29pm
Opinion Tech solves Pakistan’s three-fold education problem The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education, “in celebration of... Published 03 Feb, 2024 05:46am
Business & Finance Affordable instalment options: Ministry to take step to make smartphones more accessible ISLAMABAD: Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) will issue a policy directive in the next few days to make... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
Technology PTCL Group collaborates with GSMA to address ‘Digital Gender Disparity’ KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading ICT services provider, PTCL Group (comprising PTCL & Ufone 4G), joined forces with... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Business & Finance Telecom customers: GSMA advocates reduction in taxes through finance bill ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has proposed the government for a ... Published 17 May, 2023 06:22am
Business & Finance GSMA enumerates damages caused by curbs on internet ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has expressed concerns over the... Updated 13 May, 2023 06:37am
Technology ‘Far-reaching effects’: GSMA urges Pakistan to restore internet services Says individuals and businesses rely on connectivity for their livelihoods Updated 12 May, 2023 08:06pm
Technology Only around 50pc of women own mobile phones: GSMA ISLAMABAD: Only around half of all women in Pakistan own a mobile phone compared to 81 percent of men, and without... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Pakistan Jazz signs LOI with GSMA to increase women empowerment ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of VEON Group, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)... Published 11 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Pakistan Broadband facilities: Over 70 connectivity projects under way, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque said over 70 connectivity projects worth... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Business & Finance Mobile industry underscores need for WGA to battle against headwinds ISLAMABAD: There is a significant risk of Digital Pakistan not being realised in the current market and regulatory... Published 25 Nov, 2022 06:26am
Pakistan Minister launches ‘smartphone for all’ initiative ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) and Kistpay in collaboration with the... Published 24 Nov, 2022 04:28am
Print Telecom sector: Ministry takes up WHT issue with Finance Division, FBR ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has taken up the issue of withholding tax on... Updated 24 Nov, 2022 09:41am
Business & Finance MMBL collaborating with GSMA to reduce gender gap in digital financial inclusion ISLAMABAD: To support the mission of promoting digital inclusion across the nation through innovative financial... Published 23 Nov, 2022 05:55am
Technology The reasons why IT-telecom sector lagging behind explained ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology and telecom sector is lagging behind its potential due to... Updated 03 Nov, 2022 12:17pm
Business & Finance JazzCash wants to increase female customer base to 50pc KARACHI: JazzCash is aiming to increase its female customer base to 50 percent in the next few years to provide easy... Published 01 Nov, 2022 05:55am
Technology Minister apprises GSMA chief of readiness for 5G launch ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Syed Aminul Haque on Thursday stated that the strategy for 5G... Published 28 Oct, 2022 05:58am
Business & Finance Telenor unveils report on impact of AgriTech, problems of sector ISLAMABAD: Advancing its ambition to further empower the agriculture sector, Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with... Published 07 Jul, 2022 05:35am
Pakistan Ufone 4G expands female customer base ISLAMABAD: Ufone 4G is at the forefront to support women’s empowerment in the country, hence, the Pakistani ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Business & Finance Jazz Digit 4G recognised as successful rollout globally by GSMA ISLAMABAD: To expand the benefits of mobile broadband, especially among low-income segments in Pakistan, Jazz Digit... Published 27 Apr, 2022 06:46am
Pakistan Climate action support: Jazz signs ‘commitment’ with GSMA KARACHI: Jazz, on the occasion of World Earth Day, has committed to be a Net zero emitter of carbon by 2050. While... Published 24 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Technology Easypaisa considering using voice-enabled authentication: GSMA Islamabad: Easypaisa is considering the use of voice-enabled authentication in its services across Pakistan, ... Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:11am
Business & Finance DeafTawk partners with GSMA and Jazz ISLAMABAD: Making the world’s most influential connectivity industry event inclusive for the global deaf community... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Technology Tech firms flock to Spain trade show in shadow of Russia war BARCELONA: One of the technology industry's biggest annual get-togethers is set to kick off in the Spanish city of... Published 28 Feb, 2022 10:49am
Technology No Russian showcase at Mobile World Congress BARCELONA/STOCKHOLM: There will be no Russian pavilion at the telecoms industry’s biggest annual gathering and a... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Pakistan OICCI Awards: Jazz recognized for ‘driving change beyond workplace’ KARACHI: To recognize the commitment in improving the lives and livelihood of women through technology, the Overseas... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Business & Finance ‘Reversal’ of tax reforms to hit economy: GSMA ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) has stated that the reversal of 2021-22 tax reforms in... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Pakistan Qureshi terms borrowing from IMF ‘slavery’ ISLAMABAD: Terming borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)”, “slavery”, Foreign Minister Shah... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Pakistan Experts explain why country doesn't need 5G services immediately ISLAMABAD: Pakistan tested 5G services in 2020, but the race to new technology is not currently feasible, as... Published 27 Oct, 2021 04:50am
Share under NFC Award: Govt may explore option of sharing debt servicing, power circular debt with provinces