Authorities recover pre-activated SIM cards as investigation expands into alleged nationwide distribution network
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), has intensified its PTA illegal SIM crackdown, leading to the seizure of 329 illegally activated SIM cards and the arrest of a woman in Sahiwal.
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Investigation under AEOI framework targets offshore wealth, foreign income and tax reporting compliance.
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Timothée Chalamet has revealed that completing the Dune trilogy was an emotional experience, saying the end of the franchise felt like “losing a part” of himself after spending years portraying Paul Atreides.
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Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has reached another major box office milestone, crossing the $800 million mark globally after only three weekends in theatres and emerging as one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026.
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A nuclear bomb is deployed as humanity’s last resort against Godzilla in the latest trailer for the upcoming Japanese monster film Godzilla Minus Zero, offering fans a first glimpse at the escalating battle between humans and the legendary kaiju.
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Netflix has begun offering free trials to eligible new users in several countries, marking the return of a promotion the streaming giant largely abandoned in 2020 as it prepares to introduce stricter password-sharing measures.
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Banking stocks lead the rally as lower oil prices boost confidence in Pakistan’s economic outlook.
KARACHI: The KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded on Friday, rising 982 points to close at 182,241, as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and softer international oil prices lifted investor sentiment.
(more…)Colombian superstar Shakira has teased what she described as a “pretty historic” halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, promising a performance unlike her appearance at the tournament’s opening ceremony.
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Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to enter the growing market for artificial intelligence (AI) chips designed for personal computers, with a new processor aimed at powering next-generation AI workloads.
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RCCI urges government to engage industry stakeholders and provide policy clarity on localization
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s business community has welcomed the Automotive Industry Development and Export Plan 2026-31, describing the government’s decision to reduce regulatory duties by 75% as a major step towards lowering manufacturing costs, improving affordability and modernising the country’s automotive sector.
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