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Startups, telecom, PTA, fintech, and the technology shaping daily life across Pakistan.

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Solar in Pakistan in 2026: the real payback math after NEPRA's net-metering cut

NEPRA cut net-metering rates from Rs 27 to Rs 19 per unit in late 2025. Solar economics changed but didn't break. Here's the honest math for a 5KW system, by city, after the cut — and the threshold at which solar still makes sense.

Faizan Khan·May 22, 2026·6 min read

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Pakistan

Pakistan's IT exports cross $4 billion in FY2026, but the freelancer income gap is widening

The State Bank just released the eleven-month figure: $3.94 billion through April, on track to clear $4.3 billion for the fiscal year. Inside the headline, two different stories are playing out at the same time.

Faizan Khan·May 15, 2026·5 min

Pakistan

5G in Pakistan in 2026: coverage, real speeds, and whether you should bother

5G is live in Pakistan but only on two operators and only in commercial districts of three cities. We've measured the real speeds, mapped the coverage, and worked out who actually benefits from the upgrade.

Faizan Khan·May 15, 2026·8 min

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Pakistan

PTA orders 12-hour mobile data shutdown across Sindh ahead of cabinet vote

The directive, dated Monday, applies to all three major operators and takes effect at 8 PM tonight. Industry sources tell us it is the eleventh such shutdown in eighteen months.

Faizan Khan·May 12, 2026·2 min

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