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December 14, 2025
The Punjab government is moving to establish its own Electric Power Regulatory Authority by June 30, 2026 to locally regulate tariffs, licenses and service standards. Officials […]
December 3, 2025
Authorities in Pakistan have urged a ban on free and unregistered VPNs, warning they pose a serious threat to national security. The proposal would restrict VPN […]
December 1, 2025
Finland will close its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar in 2026 due to limited commercial ties and political developments. The closures are part of Finland’s […]
November 30, 2025
Pakistan has passed the Cybersecurity Act 2025, establishing a nationwide cyber-defence framework to protect critical digital infrastructure. The law creates a dedicated authority and expands cyber-response […]
November 13, 2025
Pakistan’s first 5G spectrum auction, with the Auction Advisory Committee meeting expected this week. The decision will shape the rollout strategy for next-generation mobile services, with […]
November 6, 2025
Pakistan is set to announce its long-awaited 5G spectrum policy to enhance digital access nationwide. IT Minister Shaza Fatima said the upcoming policy aims to boost […]
November 1, 2025
The Ministry of Energy Power Division announced Friday that strategic interventions have reduced single-phase smart meter prices from Rs20,000 to Rs15,000, creating estimated annual savings of […]
September 27, 2025
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
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 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 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
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 […]
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