The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has outlined a set of transparency measures and system safeguards for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, addressing bidder concerns related to data access, system reliability, and auction continuity.

PTA confirmed that bidders will have access to detailed round-by-round information through the Electronic Auction System. This includes data on aggregate demand, excess demand, processed prices, and indicators for prices in future rounds. The authority said that historical data from previous rounds will remain accessible throughout the auction and can be downloaded in CSV format.

The regulator also clarified rules regarding bidding extensions. Each bidder will be allowed two extension rights during the allocation stage. No extension rights will be available by default during the assignment stage, although PTA said it may extend bidding rounds at its discretion if required.

In response to concerns about potential system outages or login issues, PTA pointed bidders to the exceptional circumstances provisions outlined in the Information Memorandum. These provisions describe the contingency measures that will apply in case of technical disruptions during the auction process.

PTA added that additional clarifications, worked examples, and live system demonstrations will be provided during the information session, bidder seminar, and mock auction scheduled ahead of the formal bidding.

Samsung has officially confirmed the launch date for its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series.

The company will unveil the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25 during its next Galaxy Unpacked event. The event will take place in San Francisco and will be livestreamed on Samsung’s official website and YouTube channel.

Pre-Reservations Open

Samsung has also begun accepting pre-reservations for the new devices. Customers can visit the company’s official website, pay a small fee, and secure early access to the Galaxy S26 series ahead of the launch.

Key Specifications Already Leaked

Although the official unveiling is scheduled for later this month, most of the key specifications have already surfaced through leaks.

The Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are expected to use the Exynos 2600 chipset in most regions. Both models will reportedly retain the same display sizes as their predecessors and come with 12GB of RAM.

The Galaxy S26 is tipped to include a 4,300 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S26+ is expected to keep the 4,900 mAh battery used in the current S25+. The rear camera hardware on both models is rumored to remain unchanged.

Galaxy S26 Ultra Details

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. It will reportedly include a 5,000 mAh battery with support for up to 60W wired charging and 25W wireless charging. While camera resolutions are expected to stay the same, the lenses are rumored to have larger apertures.

TPS Worldwide has been recognized by Google among the top 10 AI use cases in Pakistan as part of the first cohort of the Google AI Leaders Fellowship Program, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward enterprise-grade artificial intelligence innovation.   

The selection places TPS among a limited group of organizations recognized for demonstrating meaningful, production-focused applications of AI. The shortlisting followed a highly selective evaluation process by the Google AI Leaders Fellowship team, which acknowledged the quality, rigor, and innovation demonstrated by TPS throughout the program. The fellowship highlights work that goes beyond experimentation and addresses complex operational challenges in real enterprise environment of regulated financial sector.  

As part of the program, TPS presented its AI use case at ITCN Asia 2026 in Lahore, engaging an audience of industry leaders, technologists, and ecosystem partners. The recognition reflects growing confidence in TPS approach to AI, built on deep domain knowledge and engineered with reliability, security, and governance at its core.  

“This recognition is a strong external validation for TPS,” said Asna Ishrat, who is leading the AI initiative in TPS. “Our approach to AI is grounded in real operational problems faced by enterprises at scale. We focus on building systems that improve outcomes across support, operations, and engineering functions, while maintaining trust, accountability, and control. Being selected by Google reinforces the discipline behind how this work is designed and delivered.” 

The AI use case presented by TPS aligns with broader industry shifts, as enterprises across financial services and regulated sectors without proportionally increasing operational risk or cost. The emphasis is moving away from isolated automation toward intelligent systems that strengthen observability, resilience, and decision-making across critical functions. 

In an AI landscape crowded with experimentation and hype, validation from a platform like Google provides an important signal for enterprises. It reinforces confidence that the work aligns with modern expectations around responsible AI, security, and production readiness, particularly for organizations operating at national and regional scale. 

The milestone also reflects TPS people and engineering culture, where continuous learning, disciplined innovation, and cross-functional collaboration enable teams to take ideas from concept through to scalable deployment.  

Building on this recognition, TPS plans to deepen its engagement with the AI ecosystem through further research, collaboration, and real-world deployments, translating innovation into measurable impact across its platforms and client environments. 

2026 marks a year of innovation, agility and growth for TPS!