Policy
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June 1, 2022
Building further on its ongoing drive for a digital FBR, Chairman FBR/Secretary Revenue Division, Mr.Asim Ahmad inaugurated SOC this morning at FBR Headquarters, Islamabad. SOC is […]
March 21, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recently granted an In-Principle Approval (IPA) to PaySa, allowing it to operate as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) in […]
May 27, 2025
With just weeks remaining before the federal budget announcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is making a last-ditch effort to achieve its revised tax revenue […]
May 12, 2025
Google has reached a settlement in principle with the state of Texas, agreeing to pay $1.375 billion over allegations that it violated users’ data privacy. This […]
December 22, 2022
Written by: Hamail Habib There is no denying the tremendous growth and success that the technology sector has undergone. There is also, no scope to […]
May 4, 2025
NADRA Pakistan has unveiled a new version of Pakistan’s national ID card—one that balances affordability with smart features. In a cost-saving move, the chip has been […]
December 22, 2022
Written by: Hamail Habib An overview of the ping pong of decisions Previously given the green light by all three censor boards in Pakistan via […]
July 23, 2025
Pakistan’s Senate expedited a controversial proposal, the “Social Media (Age Restriction for Users) Bill 2025,” that would limit access to social media for those 16 years […]
July 12, 2025
An Islamabad court has decided to temporarily suspend the earlier directive that had asked YouTube to block several Pakistani channels. This includes the popular channels run […]
July 16, 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has urged Pakistan to rationalize its digital- infrastructure tax framework to stimulate growth in its digital economy. In its report, Pakistan’s […]
April 25, 2025
Pakistan has proposed forming a technology alliance with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), signaling its intent to foster deeper collaboration in the digital and […]