China has successfully launched the Tianlian II-06 data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, marking another milestone in the country’s expanding space program. The satellite lifted off at 8:00 p.m. Beijing Time (12:00 GMT) on Thursday aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and successfully entered its designated orbit, … Read more
Meta has announced plans to train 1,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Pakistan free of cost, under its Small Business Growth Academy, running from August to November 2026. The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and a Meta delegation led by Tehara Punchihewa, Asia-Pacific Public Policy, and Vivian … Read more
HMD has launched the Nokia 123 Shield, a new 2G feature phone positioned as the brand’s “most affordable water and dust-resistant feature phone,” built with a focus on durability and reliable call quality. According to HMD, the Nokia 123 Shield is designed to withstand rain, splashes, sand, and dust. While the company has not assigned … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a nationwide advisory urging mobile subscribers to ensure their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) remain valid and active, warning that SIM services could be suspended for those with cancelled, expired, or deceased-linked CNICs. In a notice addressed to all mobile users across the country, the PTA said uninterrupted … Read more