Google has officially introduced a new lineup of AI-powered laptops called Googlebooks, signaling a major transformation in the company’s hardware and software strategy. The upcoming devices will combine Android and ChromeOS technologies while placing Gemini AI at the center of the user experience.
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PayPal absence remains major payment challenge for Pakistani freelancers: SBP
Central bank says lack of global payment platforms limits growth potential of Pakistan’s booming gig economy
The State Bank of Pakistan has acknowledged that the absence of widely used international payment platforms, particularly PayPal, continues to create major financial and operational hurdles for Pakistani freelancers.
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You Can Now Upgrade Your iPhone to 5G in Pakistan: Check How
Zong has officially enabled 5G support for iPhone users in Pakistan, allowing customers with compatible Apple devices to experience faster mobile internet speeds, seamless streaming, and low-latency gaming. The update is now available for iPhone 12 and newer models through Apple’s latest iOS 26.5 software update.
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Pakistan’s internet connections surge to 5.10 million
Shehbaz Sharif on Monday chaired a review meeting on the performance of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, where officials informed him that domestic internet connections in Pakistan had increased sharply from 1.9 million in 2024 to 5.10 million this year.
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PTCL announces submarine cable repair, internet speed may slow
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has announced scheduled maintenance work on one of its submarine cables, warning customers across the country about possible internet speed degradation from May 11 to May 18, 2026.
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Telecom industry proposes withholding tax rate cut in budget 2026-27
Pakistan’s telecom industry has recommended reducing the withholding tax rate from 6% to 4% in the upcoming federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27, as part of a broader set of fiscal reforms aimed at supporting digital growth, broadband expansion and investment in telecom infrastructure.
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Pakistan set to reduce PTA mobile phone taxes for overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 – Pakistan is considering reducing taxes on mobile phones registered through the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to provide relief for overseas Pakistanis visiting the country, a senior federal minister told the Senate on Thursday.
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FBR revises customs values for smart watches imports in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs values for imported smart watches, smart bands and smart rings in a move aimed at curbing under-invoicing and protecting government revenue.
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Why Apple iPhone handsets do not support full 5G in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 7, 2026 — Despite Pakistan’s preparations for a nationwide 5G rollout, Apple iPhone users in the country will not immediately benefit from full 5G services, industry and government officials say.
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P@SHA seeks tax classification of IT freelancers vs remote workers
Karachi, May 2, 2026 – The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has called for a clear tax classification of IT freelancers and remote workers in Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget 2026-27, warning that existing rules are creating significant distortions in the labor market.
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