In a landmark development for Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, the Africa-1 submarine cable project is set to become fully operational by 2026. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), promises to revolutionize the nation’s global connectivity. The official announcement came through a stock exchange filing, positioning the project as a critical step…
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a major shift toward a fully cashless digital payment system in Islamabad, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in its financial operations. This progressive move was finalized during the fourth CDA Board meeting, chaired by Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa with full board attendance. A New Era of…
In a groundbreaking announcement, Apple has launched its first-ever custom-designed modem chip, signaling a strategic shift to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm. This new innovation will enable iPhones to connect seamlessly to wireless data networks, positioning Apple to be more self-sufficient in its hardware development. The custom chip will debut with the newly launched iPhone…
Apple has officially discontinued the iPhone SE lineup, making way for its successor, the iPhone 16e. Priced at $599, the iPhone 16e marks a significant shift in Apple’s smartphone strategy, effectively removing the sub-$500 iPhone option from the market. The device will be available for preorder starting February 21 and will begin shipping on February…
Niantic Inc., the creator of the globally renowned augmented reality game Pokémon Go, is reportedly in advanced talks to sell its video game business to Scopely Inc., a mobile game developer owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Industry insiders suggest the deal could be worth around $3.5 billion and is expected to be…
