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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
The iPhone 13 Pro (used) has remained a popular choice in the premium smartphone segment, offering powerful performance with Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, a stunning Super Retina XDR OLED display, and a premium build quality. However, with prices still relatively high in Pakistan, many people can’t afford to pay the full amount upfront. To provide convenience, a new platform, Qistbazaar, is offering the iPhone 13 Pro (used) in easy monthly installments.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
Despite a renewed global spotlight on Pakistan’s crypto ambitions, top government officials have confirmed that cryptocurrency remains banned in the country. During a National Assembly finance committee meeting chaired by Nafisa Shah, Secretary of Finance Imdadullah Bosal stated that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) have not legalized cryptocurrency in Pakistan.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
The Benazir Taleemi Wazaif quarterly stipend distribution has officially started across Punjab, including districts such as Sadiqabad, under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The initiative aims to support the education of children from low-income families through conditional cash transfers. Beneficiaries can now verify their eligibility by simply sending their CNIC number via SMS to 8171. Who Qualifies?
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
A growing movement in Oxfordshire, UK, has seen parents of nearly 4,000 children pledge not to give their children smartphones before the end of Year 9. Spearheaded by the group ‘Smartphone Free Childhood,’ this “parent pact” aims to protect children from the harmful effects of early smartphone exposure. Pakistan is also dealing with this menace, and it is becoming difficult to control children from using smartphones. Now, the question arises: should parents in Pakistan follow the same path?
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
A recent software update for the Samsung Galaxy A56 has left several users frustrated, as many are now reporting bootloop issues shortly after installing the patch. While the update was expected to bring small performance enhancements and a few new features, it seems to have triggered an unexpected problem. The most notable addition in this update is the ability to launch Google’s Gemini by long-pressing the power button.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
In partnership with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFE&PT), the tech giant Huawei has launched a major ICT training initiative for students from grades 6 to 12 under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE). This program is part of the Prime Minister’s Digital Pakistan initiative and aims to train 300,000 students nationwide, beginning with Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and AJK.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
Tensions ran high during the recent meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT as members expressed anger over the absence of PTCL CEO Hatem Bamatraf. The committee convened to discuss the controversial sale of PTCL’s properties worth billions, but the CEO failed to attend. Chairman of the Committee, Syed Aminul Haque, strongly criticized the repeated non-attendance. “The CEO has never attended a single meeting. This is a disgrace to the committee,” he said.
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1 week ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
Are you worried about paying PTA tax on the latest iPhone 16 Plus in Pakistan? Well, you will be amazed to know that now you can pay the respective tax in installments. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed hefty taxes on mobile phones, particularly on flagship devices like the iPhone. To provide convenience to the masses, Alfa Mall, under the patronage of Bank Alfalah, is offering the option to pay the PTA tax on the iPhone 16 Plus in easy monthly installments.
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2 weeks ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
Pakistan’s leading digital operator Jazz has announced that it has now secured all regulatory approvals for its strategic partnership with Engro Corporation Limited (“Engro Corp”) for the pooling and management of telecommunications infrastructure assets in Pakistan. The partnership, initially announced on December 5, 2024, is expected to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure and digital investments in the country, aligning with Pakistan’s digital ambitions.
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2 weeks ago | 
phoneworld.com.pk | Usama Anjum
vivo has a sizeable user base in Pakistan, mainly because of its attractive designs and good build quality. The vivo Y29 is one such example that comes with a 120 Hz display, stylish rear camera, 6500 mAh battery, and more. The smartphone is currently available for around PKR 50k in Pakistan. However, many people can’t pay the full price of the phone upfront. To assist them, a new platform Qistbazaar is offering the vivo Y29 in easy monthly installments.
