Technology

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Mobile phone packages in Pakistan could face greater regulatory scrutiny and potentially higher prices under proposed rules that would give the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) broader powers to review and redefine telecom markets. The proposed changes are included in the draft Telecommunication Competition Rules, 2026, prepared by the Ministry of Information Technology

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Electric vehicle buyers in Pakistan could face a major increase in sales taxes as the government considers ending the current sales tax concession on EVs. According to sources, sales tax on electric vehicles may be increased from 1% to 18% under a revised auto policy being prepared in light of objections raised

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Apple’s music streaming service ‘Apple Music‘ has officially become available to users in Pakistan, 11 years after its global launch. Apple made the update to its ‘Availability of Apple Media Services’ tab on Wednesday. With this, users can now listen to songs through the service on their iPhone and also get a

CALIFORNIA (Kashmir English): Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, the latest model in its Gemini 4 series, as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence race against rivals including OpenAI and Anthropic. However, Google has decided not to make the model available to the general public for now. According to the

NEW YORK (Kashmir English): An important security alert has been issued for WhatsApp users, advising them to check the list of devices linked to their accounts, as WhatsApp might still be active on an old or irrelevant device. WhatsApp’s “Linked Devices” feature allows users to access their accounts on devices other than their primary phone,

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Apple’s new iPhone 18 series has reached the Pakistani market, with fresh estimates emerging for the PTA registration taxes applicable to the latest models. According to the latest reported figures, the estimated PTA tax for the iPhone 18 Pro is around PKR 216,231 when registered using a passport, while registration through a

NEW YORK (Kashmir English): A report by WABetaInfo reveals that WhatsApp is working on a redesign of the Android app. This redesign focuses on the app’s navigation bar. This means new updates will be added to the navigation bar, and its design will also be revamped. WhatsApp will now remind you of your friends’ birthdays.

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): A smartphone can provide internet access to laptops, tablets and other devices through a mobile hotspot when Wi-Fi is unavailable, but users should take basic security precautions to protect the connection. With 4G or 5G connectivity, a smartphone can function as a wireless router by sharing its mobile data connection with nearby

KOTLI (Kashmir English): Azad Kashmir Prime Minister Iftikhar Gilani has made a significant announcement for the residents of Kotli, stating that DSL internet service in the area will be restored within the next 48 hours. However, due to administrative and security considerations, the service will remain suspended for the time being in certain specific areas