Technology & Telecom Correspondent
Faraz Durrani
Stories by Faraz Durrani
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Pakistan / Technology & TelecomNCCIA busts gang accused of selling government officers' data abroad
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency arrested four people in Punjab over the alleged sale of call records, identity cards and passports of senior officials.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPTCL warns of evening internet disruption from May 11 to 18
PTCL said evening internet service may degrade from 11 to 18 May while an international cable consortium repairs a fault on one of its submarine cables.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomHealth Ministry, NADRA sign MoU to digitize Hepatitis C programme
Pakistan's health ministry and NADRA signed an MoU to build an integrated digital data system for the Prime Minister's Hepatitis C Elimination Program.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan's local phone production rises 20% in March, PTA data shows
PTA figures show 2.79 million phones assembled locally in March 2026, up 20% year on year, though retail prices have not fallen as local production grows.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomHEC launches HEADS data platform for Pakistan's universities
The Higher Education Commission launched the HEADS platform, described as Pakistan's first national data warehouse and business intelligence system for universities.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan sets tiered registration rules for cybersecurity consultants
The National Computer Emergency Response Team set criteria on 26 April 2026 for registering IT, OT and cloud security consultants under Pakistan's PISF.
International — Region / Technology & TelecomChina picks two Pakistani astronauts for Tiangong training
Pakistan's Suparco on 22 April 2026 named Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud as the astronaut candidates; one could fly on the China Space Station in late 2026.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomDRAP asks PTA to block websites selling unregistered medicines
Documents show Pakistan's drug regulator asked the telecoms authority to block websites and social media accounts selling unregistered and smuggled medicines.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan freelancers' IT earnings rise 50% to $856m in nine months
State Bank data show Pakistani freelancers in computer and IT services earned $856 million in the first nine months of FY26, up from $567 million a year earlier.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPSEB, GIKI and NED launch semiconductor design training under Rs4.84bn plan
The Pakistan Software Export Board signed agreements with GIKI and NED University for a semiconductor upskilling programme starting May 2026, funded with Rs4.844 billion.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan's CERT warns hostile actors could exploit supply chains
On 24 March 2026 National CERT warned that hostile actors could exploit hardware and software supply chains to target power, banking and defence systems.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan auctions 5G spectrum for $507m, ending two-decade wait for next-gen mobile
On 10 March 2026 the PTA sold 480 MHz of 5G spectrum for $507m to Jazz, Zong and Ufone, completing Pakistan's first next-generation mobile auction and doubling available spectrum.