Happenings
Ufone Trails Jazz by 150,000 as Pakistan Cellular Subscriber Base Hits 211 Million
Pakistan's cellular market reached 211.47 million users in September 2026, with Ufone trailing market leader Jazz by just 150,000 connections.
Pakistan Explores Local Microchip Technology for E-Passports with NUST
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports is collaborating with NUST researchers to explore domestic microchips for Pakistan's e-passport infrastructure.
HBL Microfinance Bank Launches State Bank-Licensed Islamic Banking in Timergara
HBL Microfinance Bank expands its financial network by launching its first Islamic banking branch in Timergara.
P@SHA Leads 30 Tech Leaders to Oslo Innovation Week 2026 to Scale IT Exports
P@SHA has led a 30-member tech delegation to Oslo Innovation Week 2026, targeting Nordic partnerships to achieve $15 billion in IT exports by FY2031.
SECP Blocks 39,704 Inactive Companies From Opening New Bank Accounts
The SECP blocks nearly 40,000 inactive companies from opening new bank accounts due to prolonged failure to file annual returns.
PTA Mobile Network Deadline Ends for Telcos Across Islamabad and Rawalpindi
The PTA's October 31 deadline for cellular operators to resolve voice and data blackspots across Islamabad and Rawalpindi has concluded, setting up formal compliance checks.
Balochistan Dismisses 72 Doctors Using AI Attendance Tracking
Balochistan fires 72 doctors and docks Rs 410 million in salaries following the rollout of an AI-powered attendance tracking system in public hospitals.
SBP Open Banking Draft Rules to Give Fintechs Secure Access to Customer Data
SBP releases draft open banking rules allowing third-party providers to access customer banking data and initiate payments with explicit user consent.
PTA Inspects Over 900 Mobile Sites Across Pakistan to Fix Service Gaps
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority inspects more than 900 telecom sites nationwide to address power failures, battery faults and fibre-optic issues affecting service quality.
Govt Appoints Barrister Syed Azfar Ali Nasir as SMPRA Chairman for 5 Years
Barrister Syed Azfar Ali Nasir has been appointed Chairman of the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority (SMPRA) for a five-year term.
Pakistan Targets Nordic Markets to Scale IT Exports
P@SHA leads a 30-member technology delegation to Oslo Innovation Week to connect Pakistani software houses with European investors and policymakers.
Pakistan Rejects Social Media Ban for Children, Mandates Platform Age Verification
IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja rules out a blanket social media ban for children, requiring tech firms to implement age verification and child safeguards.