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PTA Rejects Fake Notification on Mobile Phone Tax Instalments
Regulator says only the FBR has authority to assess and collect taxes on imported mobile phones
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday rejected a fake notification circulating on social media that falsely claims taxes on imported mobile phones can now be paid in instalments.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Capacity Leaks Ahead of Launch
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature the largest battery ever fitted to a non-folding iPhone, according to a new leak that claims to reveal the handset’s battery capacities ahead of its expected September launch.
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Sony to End Physical PlayStation Game Discs From 2028
Sony will stop producing physical game discs for new PlayStation titles from January 2028, marking a major shift towards digital-only game distribution, according to an announcement by the company.
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GTA 6 60fps Debate Intensifies as New Screenshots Spark Speculation
Fans and analysts remain divided over whether Rockstar Games can deliver 60fps performance on current-generation consoles.
Debate over the technical performance of Grand Theft Auto VI has intensified after Rockstar Games released a new set of screenshots, reigniting speculation about whether the highly anticipated title will support 60 frames per second (fps) on current-generation consoles.
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Samsung Teases Wide-Screen Galaxy Z Fold8 Ahead of Launch
Samsung releases first official teasers hinting at a redesigned wide-screen foldable expected to debut next month.
Samsung Electronics has begun teasing its next-generation foldable smartphone, widely expected to be the Galaxy Z Fold8, after months of leaks and speculation surrounding the device.
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Microsoft Reportedly Plans New Layoffs Affecting Xbox, Sales Teams
Insider report suggests Microsoft could cut up to 2.5% of its workforce as the company continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence.
Microsoft is reportedly preparing another round of job cuts that could affect thousands of employees across multiple divisions, including its Xbox gaming business, sales operations and consulting teams.
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Islamabad High Court Approves Telenor Pakistan Merger with PTML
Court-approved amalgamation paves the way for telecom sector consolidation under PTCL Group
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has approved the proposed amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TP) into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), marking a significant step in the consolidation of Pakistan’s telecommunications sector.
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Supernet Wins PKR 1 Billion Contract to Upgrade Communications Infrastructure
Technology firm expects major contract to strengthen earnings and support Pakistan’s digital transformation efforts
KARACHI: Supernet Technologies Limited has been awarded a contract worth approximately PKR 1 billion for the provision of hardware and services to a leading organisation in Pakistan, reinforcing the company’s position in the country’s technology and communications sector.
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Finance Act 2026 Allows Installment Tax Payments on Imported Phones
Imported mobile phone users can now pay PTA registration taxes in installments instead of a lump sum
ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a significant relief measure for individuals importing mobile phones by allowing taxes on imported devices to be paid in instalments from July 1, 2026, under the Finance Act 2026.
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