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June 3, 2025

P@SHA Call for Tax Relief for IT Boom

Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has called on the government to provide tax-friendly measures in the next federal budget to spur growth in the IT industry. […]
May 25, 2023

MoITT releases the National AI Policy

Author Asma Ijaz
May 11, 2025

ICMAP Proposes Crypto Framework and CBDC Roadmap

In early 2025, Pakistan’s Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) proposed a comprehensive framework for cryptocurrency adoption and the launch of a […]
May 6, 2025

Science Ministry Cuts 200+ Jobs in Restructuring Drive

In a sweeping decision by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), over 200 jobs are being eliminated as part of a major restructuring plan. The […]
April 7, 2025

US Official Heads to Pakistan For Crucial Talks

Senior U.S. official Eric Meyer is landing in Islamabad from April 8–10, leading a multi-agency team to talk business, minerals, and security. His visit lines up […]
March 28, 2025

Huawei Empowers 60,000 Pakistanis with Hi-Tech Training

Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT), has initiated a significant program to train Pakistani youth in advanced ICT skills. Reports indicate that […]
May 12, 2025

IMF Ups Pakistan’s Surplus Target, Urges Spending Cuts

The International Monetary Fund has raised Pakistan’s primary budget surplus target to 1.6% of GDP for FY2025–26, up from 1% this year, signaling a strategic pivot […]
July 11, 2025

President Zardari OKs Crypto Law Regulating Digital Finance

Pakistan has taken a major step toward regulating its digital financial space with the formal approval of the “Virtual Assets Act, 2025.” The Act was endorsed […]
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 […]
April 25, 2025

WhatsApp Supports Meta AI Amid Privacy Backlash

WhatsApp has endorsed the integration of Meta AI into its platform, despite rising privacy concerns among users and regulators. The AI feature, represented by a persistent […]
July 2, 2023

Digitalization and Jamhuriyat, the Solution to Elections?

Unless a person has been living under a rock, they might know what has been transpiring in the political arena of Pakistan. The national assembly, via […]
March 4, 2025

IFC and Pakistan Partner on Climate Financing

Pakistan together with the IFC – International Finance Corporation’s support is focusing on climate resilience planning to boost capacity, secure climate funds, and push for sustainable […]

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