Pakistan Set to Legalize Crypto in 2025
In a groundbreaking development, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has given in‑principle approval to legalize cryptocurrencies, heralding a new era for digital finance. Announced during […]
Pakistan Plans 5G Launch, Digital Growth and Skills Push
In a recent closed-door briefing, the Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan shared key updates on Pakistan’s digital progress. IT exports have reached 3.8 billion dollars, […]
HBL and Mastercard Introduce Business Debit Card
HBL, in association with Mastercard, has introduced its Business Debit Card specifically modified for SMEs, entrepreneurs, and self employed individuals. The card is available in two […]
Federal Minister Directs Comprehensive Motorway System Upgrades
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has ordered that all Motorways be made barrier free according to international standards and the E-Tag system should be […]
Jazz Business, Mechrevo Partner to Advance Digitalisation
In a historic development for Pakistan’s telecommunication industry, Jazz Business has partnered with Mechrevo, a world leader in IT hardware, to transform enterprise digitalization in the […]
Digital Startups and the Investment Impediment
The Investor Climate: Promise Shadowed by Hesitancy Pakistan’s digital startups have witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, moving from modest fundraising rounds in the early […]
Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project a Costly Failure
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised serious concerns about the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project, declaring it a failure in planning, execution, and achieving its core […]
PM Eyes Chinese Healthcare Model
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to ensure that Islamabad’s under-construction healthcare projects, including the Jinnah Medical Complex, adopt a simple, durable, […]
PM Eyes Chinese Healthcare Model
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to ensure that Islamabad’s under-construction healthcare projects, including the Jinnah Medical Complex, adopt a simple, durable, […]
PM Shehbaz Arrives in China for SCO Summit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Tianjin on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State Summit, along with key bilateral […]
Jazz, JazzCash, and Mobilink Bank Pledge PKR 100 Million Towards Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts
ISLAMABAD – August 26, 2025: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, together with JazzCash, and Mobilink Bank, has jointly pledged PKR 100 million towards flood relief and […]Nationwide Internet Outage Hits PTCL and Other ISPs
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) customers suffered a critical internet shutdown on Tuesday night, with connectivity interruption affecting the nation. PTCL was worst affected, but other […]
Senate IT Panel Flags Telecom Sector Woes
In a heated session of the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan, lawmakers expressed deep frustration over several unresolved issues […]
SECP Pushes for Growth in Shariah-Compliant Trading
The SECP has asked its licensed institutions to help grow Shariah‑compliant financial services. The drive aligns with the constitutional aim to gradually eliminate Riba from finance. […]
Pakistan Removes RoW Charges for Fibre Expansion
Pakistan has taken a landmark step toward becoming a digitally connected nation as the government advances the Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan’s National Fibrisation Plan. […]
Social Media Ban Bill Withdrawn by Senate
The Senate decided to withdraw the controversial social media prohibition bill on children under 16 after opposition from other ministries. The original bill, introduced by PPP […]