September 27, 2025

Government Releases Rs. 8.6 Billion for IT Ministry Projects

The federal government has released Rs. 8.6 billion for the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan (MoITT) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) during the […]
September 26, 2025

Raast QR Subsidy Powers Cashless Pakistan Drive

The Government of Pakistan has approved a Rs 3.5 billion subsidy to promote wider adoption of Raast QR payments and advance the country’s transition toward a […]
September 21, 2025

Pakistan Launches Competitive Power Market Reform

Pakistan has formally launched stakeholder consultations for its Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM), a major move to open up its power market. The Independent System […]
September 19, 2025

Pakistan Can’t Outrun Climate Change But AI Can Help Us Outthink It

Pakistan is reeling from another season of devastating monsoon floods. Since late June 2025, nearly 1,000 people have lost their lives and more than three million […]
September 15, 2025

PTA Finalizes New Framework for Satellite Licensing

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched its draft framework for issuing licenses for Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), with a view to tightening regulation but keeping national […]
September 12, 2025

Government Approves Social Media Regulatory Authority Setup

Pakistan is moving step by step towards the formation of social media Regulatory Authority, an entity with the goal of addressing online scams, bullying, and abuse […]
September 6, 2025

SBP Orders 25 Percent Branches to Install CDMs

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all banks and microfinance banks (MFBs) to ensure that at least 25 percent of their branch networks are […]
September 5, 2025

ADB Delegation Reviews Progress on Red Line

Karachi’s transport future was in the spotlight on Wednesday as a senior delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) met with Sindh’s Senior Minister and Minister […]
September 3, 2025

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 […]
September 2, 2025

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. […]
August 30, 2025

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. […]
August 19, 2025

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 […]