Technology

By Abrar Hamza - One may not be surprised to see an uneducated person in Pakistan discussing the world’s most advanced technology biometric, which is still unfamiliar to even most

By Azka Naeem - Pakistan has always been in the limelight. Whether it is related to the so-called War on Terror or the fact that Malala Yousafzai recently became the youngest Pakistani who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at the age

By Amer Sial - With countries like Bangladesh, Afghanistan and even Somalia having launched third generation (3G) mobile communication service during the last few years, Pakistan slipped to the bottom of all global telecom and

By Reem Wasay –  After YouTube ban come restrictions on late night telephone chat and texting services It is not uncommon to see young Pakistanis lash out at their government and society on social media websites for that truly is the one platform left where they can, unabashedly, blow some steam and say it like […]

By Khurram Baig –  With a change of guard, the telecom industry eyes a brighter future How difficult can it be? The market is one of the fastest growing in the region. The middle class is rising. People have money to spend and smartphones are gaining in popularity. With smartphones now available for as little […]

By Khurram Baig –  Is monopolization or cannibalization to blame? Whatever the case, the multi-billion dollar long distance call market will likely go un-tapped Pakistan was, for many years, a model of cellular tech growth but we have not even moved on to 3G yet, a technology that will probably soon be obsolete. No new […]

By Khurram Baig –  Google appears to have different yardsticks for what it deems offensive, leaving Islamabad with little choice Did the headline make your jaw drop? If I saw this, mine would. After all how could any sane, open-minded and sensible person ever be in favour of such a draconian and extreme measure? Don’t […]

By Khurram Baig –  Consumers can expect call rates to go up as the telecom industry may be forced to move out of its comfort zone It was one of the fastest growing industries in Pakistan and still is a very fast growing industry. If we look at tele-density with regards to cellular connections, Pakistan […]