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October 20, 2026
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to brief Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on its faceless tax administration system, AI-based return analysis and digital monitoring of industrial activity, as the government seeks to address an estimated tax gap exceeding Rs1 trillion across 18 sectors.
October 15, 2026
Pakistan is reviewing definitions for active digital payment users and merchants while seeking tax reform proposals to accelerate the Cashless Pakistan initiative, following a fourfold increase in merchants accepting electronic payments during the last fiscal year.
October 13, 2026
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls for an AI emergency brake, independent safeguards and stronger oversight to contain risks as advanced models become more capable.
October 2, 2026
PTA says Pakistan’s current law cannot impose a 16-year social media age limit or universal age checks, putting the focus on Parliament for any new framework.
September 30, 2026
The federal government has begun implementing the Cyber Security Framework 2026 and is establishing a Federal CERT to monitor threats and coordinate cybersecurity responses.
September 22, 2026
Pakistan bans govt staff from using public AI tools for classified data, emails, code, and citizen info under new cyber handbook.
September 15, 2026
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged AI companies to slow the pace of model development, proposing stronger independent oversight and industry coordination as concerns grow over the misuse and safety risks of advanced AI systems.
September 11, 2026
PTA has introduced a mandatory certification requirement for telecom equipment, creating a new compliance step before devices can enter or operate in Pakistan.
September 10, 2026
Pakistan’s IT Ministry has revised the Telecom Re-organisation Amendment Bill after concerns over private property and right-of-way provisions, with the government preparing to reintroduce the legislation in the National Assembly.
September 10, 2026
A petition before Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court seeks to restrict social media access for children under 16, introduce mandatory age verification and strengthen safeguards against cyberbullying, harmful content and online exploitation.
September 8, 2026
Pakistan has built much of the regulatory foundation for satellite broadband, but the rollout of Starlink and other LEO operators remains tied to PSARB rules, licensing requirements, security controls and unresolved institutional issues.
September 3, 2026
Pakistan’s 5G expansion and nationwide fibre deployment face renewed uncertainty after the government withdrew the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Bill 2026, with fresh legislation expected to […]
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