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Pakistan has around 140 million people living under mobile broadband coverage but not using mobile internet, highlighting major affordability, digital literacy, connectivity and online safety challenges.

CDA and JICA have signed an MoU to develop an integrated water supply, sewerage and drainage master plan for Islamabad, targeting sustainable water management through 2050.

Pakistan’s rapid solar expansion highlights the need for a domestic recycling industry for solar panels and batteries, while greater investment in energy storage and grid integration could strengthen the country’s clean-energy future.

A global Kaspersky survey found that 86% of SMB respondents experienced at least one cyber incident in the past year, with phishing, ransomware and data theft among the major threats.

Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with its $1,999 iPhone Duo, featuring a passport-inspired design, 7.6-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip and privacy-focused AI features.

PTA has introduced new telecom equipment regulations, requiring mandatory technical standards and a Certificate of Compliance before equipment can be imported, deployed, or used in Pakistan.

NEPRA has approved a Rs0.5194 per unit increase in electricity tariffs, adding an estimated Rs12.6 billion burden on consumers from September to November 2026.

Pakistan’s IT exports surged 21% to $4.6 billion in FY2025-26, even as AI-driven automation led to declining entry-level jobs and reshaped demand for technology skills.

Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution recommending restrictions on social media access for children under 16, calling for stronger age verification and measures to protect young users from cyber harassment, exploitation and inappropriate online content.