Mercantile has introduced a new installment plan for the MacBook Neo in Pakistan, allowing customers to purchase the laptop through convenient monthly payments. The offer is available through Habib Bank Limited (HBL) credit cards and aims to make Apple laptops more accessible to a wider range of users.
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PASHA calls for 5-year extension of 0.25% tax regime to boost IT exports
Karachi, April 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to extend the final tax regime (FTR) of 0.25% on IT export receipts for at least five years to sustain growth in the country’s rapidly expanding technology sector.
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OpenAI Smartphone With Agentic AI May Launch in 2028
OpenAI is reportedly working on a next-generation smartphone designed to bring advanced “Agentic AI” capabilities directly to users, according to a new report by well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The device is expected to enter mass production in 2028 and could introduce a completely new approach to smartphone software and artificial intelligence.
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WhatsApp to Stop Working on These Android Systems From September
WhatsApp is set to discontinue support for several older Android operating systems as the messaging platform updates its minimum requirements to improve security and performance.
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Pakistan Hikes Apple iPhone Import Rates — Here’s How Much More You’ll Pay
KARACHI, April 26, 2026 – Pakistan Customs has notified revised enhanced customs values for imported old and used Apple iPhones, a move that is expected to increase duty and tax payments at the import clearance stage and push up retail prices in the local market.
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Edge Leaked With Snapdragon X2 Elite Power
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Book6 Edge laptop has surfaced online ahead of its official announcement, revealing detailed specifications, pricing, and design.
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Apple iPhone Ultra Fold Launch Expected With iPhone 18 Series
Apple’s long-rumored foldable smartphone, widely referred to as the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold, is expected to debut in autumn 2026 alongside the upcoming iPhone 18 series, according to fresh leaks and industry sources.
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Jazz Business Partners with IMPEL to Promote OPPO 5G Devices
Jazz Business has announced a strategic partnership with IMPEL to accelerate digital transformation in Pakistan by promoting OPPO’s latest 5G-enabled smartphones. The collaboration aims to empower businesses and professionals with faster, smarter, and future-ready connectivity through advanced mobile technology.
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Zong Prepares 5G Launch Support for iPhone 17 Pro
Zong is gearing up to introduce its much-anticipated 5G network in Pakistan, continuing its reputation for technological firsts in the country’s telecom sector.
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Google Releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel
Google has released the first Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 update for Pixel smartphones shortly after rolling out the fourth beta of Android 17. The latest beta is now available for a range of Pixel devices, starting from the Google Pixel 6 and extending to newer models, including the Google Pixel 10a.
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