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March 11, 2025

Pakistan Labels Cryptocurrency a ‘Strategic Asset’

According to an adviser to the finance minister, Pakistan is moving to embrace #cryptocurrency as a “strategic asset,” signaling a shift in its dgital finance plans, […]
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 […]
July 3, 2023

What if Cryptocurrency was Legal in Pakistan?

Hey there! Have you ever wondered what would happen if cryptocurrency was legal in Pakistan? It’s a question that has been on the minds of many […]
May 26, 2025

Electricity Bills to Include EV Charging Fees Under New NEPRA Tariff

The NEPRA – National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved a revised tariff structure for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), allowing them to charge Rs23.57 per […]
June 30, 2025

PTV Fee Dropped from Electricity Bills by Government

The federal government has decided to remove the Rs. 35 monthly PTV fee that has long been included in electricity bills. This step will effectively halt […]
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 […]
June 1, 2022

Chairman FBR Inaugurates Security Operations Center to Counter Cyber Attacks

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 […]
May 3, 2025

Pakistan Looks at UAE’s Digital Success to Spur Transformation

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary recently praised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its role in digital transformation during […]
June 12, 2025

Budget 2025 is a Death Knell for Pakistan’s IT Industry: P@SHA

According to the Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA), the federal Budget 2025-26 has overlooked some of the most critical needs of the IT and ITeS sector. […]
December 22, 2022

Ban. Unban. Repeat. The Censorship Ping Pong Debacle

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 […]
June 23, 2025

E-Commerce Industry Urges Revisions to Budget 2025–26 Tax Measures

The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP), Pakistan E-Commerce Association (PEA), and key digital stakeholders have urged the government to revise proposed tax and compliance measures in […]
April 28, 2023

Ahsan Iqbal Leads the Digital Exports & Innovation Agenda

The Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, led a roundtable conference with IT and Telecom sector stakeholders to improve digital exports and promote […]

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