African social media platform Fivgram has launched on the web and Google Play Store, attracting 10,000 early users across 16 countries, according to launch coverage. To welcome early adopters, the platform is offering free blue verification badges as it works to build a growing digital community.

PTCL has warned that internet users in Pakistan may experience minor service degradation during peak hours until November 2, 2026, because of emergency maintenance on the AAE-1 submarine cable between Italy and France. The cable is a major route for Pakistan’s international internet traffic, linking Karachi with Europe and Southeast Asia. Users accessing services hosted in Europe may notice slower speeds, particularly during busy evening hours. PTCL has not said whether it will add backup bandwidth during the maintenance period.

Solar Pakistan 2026 has opened at Karachi Expo Centre, calling for wider adoption of alternative energy to lower costs and strengthen Pakistan’s energy security. The three-day exhibition runs until October 11 and features more than 350 companies from 15 countries, presenting solar technologies, energy storage solutions and smart grid systems. The event highlights opportunities to expand solar power for households, agriculture and industry.