Pakistan bans dating, live streaming apps
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) pulled the plug on five dating and live streaming apps, …
Pakistan adds to TikTok woes with content warning
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) heaped pressure on TikTok, issuing a warning over its continued …
Jazzcash taps Mastercard for digital payments
Veon-owned Pakistan mobile wallet Jazzcash partnered Mastercard to expand the range of payment services available …
Probe underway into $3.3M fraud at Telenor bank
Several employees at Telenor’s Pakistan-based Microfinance Bank were accused of helping scam the operation out …
IMF hails mobile money growth in Asia
Mobile money has made rapid strides in Asia over the past five years, with the …
Pakistan high court clamps down on mobile taxes
Pakistan’s Supreme Court suspended what it called “exorbitant tax deductions” on prepaid mobile top-up cards …
Telenor sells stake in mobile money subsidiary
Telenor announced a deal worth $184.5 million to sell a 45 per cent stake in …
Pakistan 3G, 4G penetration accelerates
Pakistan’s mobile internet penetration continued a steady climb through July and August, though the bulk …
Telenor wants 4G smartphone subsidies in Pakistan
The high price of 4G-enabled smartphones is a major obstacle when it comes to accessing …
Zong expands 4G lead in Pakistan
Pakistan’s third largest mobile operator Zong increased its 4G user base to 4.4 million at …
