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PTA has warned Pakistani mobile users to update CNIC-linked SIM records or face service blockage, with extra concern over numbers registered to expired, cancelled or deceased identities. The notice has broad implications because mobile numbers are tied to communication, banking alerts and digital verification across Pakistan.
Pakistan could face internet slowdowns or temporary outages from April 9 to April 13 after Transworld announced scheduled maintenance on its submarine cable system. The advisory has drawn attention because any disruption to international connectivity can affect households, freelancers, businesses and digital services nationwide.
Pakistan’s National CERT has warned of a rise in WhatsApp hacking cases, saying scammers are using fake links, impersonation and OTP theft to seize accounts. The advisory urges users to enable Two Step Verification and verify money requests directly, as the threat grows into a wider public cybersecurity concern.
PTCL’s fibre rollout in Karachi has triggered complaints from subscribers who say they are being forced to buy internet packages to keep their landline numbers. The dispute has turned a network upgrade into a wider consumer rights debate over bundling, pricing and service choice.
NADRA has updated the Pak ID mobile app with two major additions: passport-image data extraction for visa applications and facial-recognition biometric verification. The change is aimed at making Pakistan’s digital visa process faster and easier for foreign nationals using official online channels.
Pakistan’s FIA says it will deploy an AI-powered red book to generate updated visuals of wanted suspects and widen digital access to fugitive data. The move is part of a wider reform drive aimed at tightening action against human smuggling, identity fraud and organised crime.
Islamabad International Airport has become the first airport in Pakistan with 5G service, with coverage already active outside the building and work under way inside the terminal. The Pakistan Airports Authority says the facility will be expanded to other major airports as part of broader modernization efforts.
Pakistan is preparing to digitise its passport and immigration system as part of a wider governance reform drive. The plan aims to build a paperless process that speeds up service delivery and improves transparency for citizens.
The government says its petrol subsidy app for low-income Pakistanis is now technically complete and in final testing. The system is aimed at delivering targeted relief to vulnerable transport users through verified digital access.
More than 300 5G sites have gone live across Pakistan, marking an early but significant stage in the country’s commercial rollout. Officials say broader coverage and a more stable user experience will take time as equipment, software support, and deployment expand.
Punjab will digitize 41 toll plazas to improve transparency and crack down on overcharging. The plan also includes M-Tag rollout and stricter enforcement against malpractice.
Suparco has unveiled a new GeoAI-powered climate monitoring platform for Pakistan. The initiative is meant to strengthen forecasting, risk tracking and environmental planning through satellite and geospatial data.
