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Bank SMS Charges: Senate Orders Them Cut
Alert charges went from 42 paisa to Rs 3.40 since 2021. The Senate has ordered banks to stop, and the numbers do not add up.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
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Starlink Pakistan Licence: The 18 Month Clock
PTA has recommended licences for Starlink, OneWeb and Amazon Kuiper. Licensed operators get 18 months to launch, so what does that mean.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
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MG ZS Hybrid Price in Pakistan: All Three Variants
MG launched the all new ZS on 29 July 2026. Prices from Rs 6,599,000, what the hybrid changes, and where the old car fell short.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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Digital Payments in Pakistan: Merchants Finally Moved
Raast merchant payments jumped 54% in a single quarter. The SBP numbers behind Pakistan going cashless, and what still holds it back.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
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Search Console Now Tracks Your Instagram and TikTok
Google Search Console platform properties went global on 29 July 2026. How to connect Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube, and what you get.
Fajr Riaz · · 7 min read
Mobile
5G Phones Made in Pakistan: The Numbers Behind the Shift
Local 5G assembly hit 961,326 units by May 2026, up from 32,581 in January. Which brands build here, and why prices follow.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
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Imported Phones Got Cheaper, Not Dearer: What Changed
The 20% excise duty on imported phones never happened. Duty was cut instead, worth about Rs 14,000 on a premium handset.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
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New SIM Card Rules in Pakistan: What Actually Changed
PTA tightened SIM issuance in July 2026 and fined all four networks Rs 740 million. What actually changed, and what was already law.
Shahid Anwar · · 6 min read
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Pakistan Opens Its First AI Ready Sovereign Cloud Platform
Sky47 Karakoram-01 launched in Islamabad on 24 July 2026 as Pakistan's first AI ready sovereign cloud. What it is and why it matters.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Guides
PTA Tax on 5G Phones in Pakistan: What You Will Pay
PTA tax can cost more than the phone. How registration works on 5G handsets, passport versus CNIC, and when importing stops paying off.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Mobile
Is a 5G Phone Worth Buying in Pakistan Right Now?
An honest answer on buying a 5G phone in Pakistan. Coverage is 22 cities, so for most people the upgrade can wait. Here is when it cannot.
Fajr Riaz · · 4 min read
Mobile
Cheapest 5G Phones in Pakistan: What to Look For
How to buy the cheapest 5G phone in Pakistan. Why locally assembled handsets cost less, and the band check that avoids a costly mistake.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
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Mobile Packages in Pakistan Cost 33% More Than Last Year
Jazz, Zong, Ufone and Telenor raised bundle prices by up to 33% in a year. What went up, and how to cut your own bill back down.
Shahid Anwar · · 4 min read
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5G Coverage in Pakistan: Cities, Towers and Networks
5G is live on around 449 tower sites across 22 Pakistani cities. Which cities have it, which networks hold licences, and how to check.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
Guides
5G Packages in Pakistan: Jazz, Zong and Ufone Prices
5G costs nothing extra in Pakistan right now. Your existing bundle already carries it, plus the expected daily price per network.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Guides
Do You Need a New SIM for 5G in Pakistan?
Most Pakistani SIMs already work on 5G with no swap needed. How to tell if yours does, and what to do at the franchise if it does not.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Guides
How to Enable 5G on Your Phone in Pakistan
Turn on 5G in your settings, brand by brand for Samsung, Xiaomi, Infinix, Tecno, Vivo, Oppo and iPhone, plus fixes when it will not work.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
Guides
How to Check if Your Phone Supports 5G in Pakistan
Four ways to check 5G support on your phone in Pakistan, and why a handset bought abroad may still never connect on a local network.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Guides
Telenor SIM Not Working? Common Fixes to Get Your Network Back
Fix a Telenor SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Check network, SIM, PTA status, and more. Fix it today.
Ali Akhtar · · 3 min read
Guides
Ufone SIM Not Working? Common Fixes to Get Your SIM Working Again
Fix a Ufone SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Restore your connection quickly. Read the complete guide now.
Fajr Riaz · · 3 min read
Guides
Zong SIM Not Working? Common Fixes
Fix a Zong SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Restore calls, SMS, and data quickly. Read the complete guide.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
Guides
Jazz SIM Not Working? Common Fixes to Restore Your Connection
Fix a Jazz SIM that's not working with simple troubleshooting steps. Restore your network, calls, and data. Read the complete guide.
Shahid Anwar · · 3 min read
Mobile
How to Buy a New Telenor SIM in Pakistan
Buy a new Telenor SIM in Pakistan via retailer, WhatsApp, or service centre. See the requirements and get started today.
Shahid Anwar · · 3 min read
Mobile
How to Buy a New Ufone SIM in Pakistan
Buy a new Ufone SIM online or at a retailer with CNIC biometric verification. Reserve your number and get started today.
Fajr Riaz · · 3 min read