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February 25, 2025

PTA Grants License to VPN Service Providers

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regulates Pakistan’s telecom sector, ensuring compliance, fair competition, and consumer protection. It oversees licensing, internet services, mobile networks, and cybersecurity, while […]
September 27, 2025

Government Releases Rs. 8.6 Billion for IT Ministry Projects

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 […]
April 6, 2025

Pakistan Hosts Second IMF Diagnostic Mission

International Monetary Fund has launched its second Corruption and Governance Diagnostic Mission to Pakistan. This mission runs until April 14 and includes meetings with over 30 […]
March 31, 2025

Telcos Seek Review of SIM Blocking Policy

In early 2024, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) of Pakistan announced plans to block the mobile phone SIM cards of approximately 506,671 individuals who failed […]
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 […]
August 16, 2025

FBR Limits Cash Payments to Rs 200,000

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially set a cap of Rs 200,000 on cash transactions for both retail purchases and e-commerce Cash on Delivery […]
December 22, 2022

It’s time we put the ethics back in tech.

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 […]
June 3, 2025

PM Reforms to Drive Economic Stability Forward

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the government’s institutional reforms are key to steering Pakistan toward a more stable and competitive position in the global economy. […]
March 16, 2025

Pakistan, Finland Bolster Green-Tech Ties

Pakistan and Finland are expanding economic cooperation in green finance, smart technologies, and trade. Finland’s expertise in sustainable finance and renewable energy presents opportunities for Pakistan […]
May 27, 2025

FBR Scrambles to Meet Rs. 12.33 Trillion Tax Target

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 […]
February 20, 2025

SBP Open to Facilitating PayPal’s Entry into Pakistan

The Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan (MoIT&T) is actively engaging with PayPal to explore its entry into the Pakistani market. Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb […]
July 21, 2025

Pakistan and US Close to Final Trade Deal

Pakistan and the United States are close to finishing an important trade deal. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said the talks in Washington were very positive, and […]

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