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Punjab Sets New Record in Driving License Issuance
Punjab has set a new national record by issuing more than two million driving licenses within just 18 days, following special directives from the Chief…
Apple and Google May Be Asked to Block Obscene Images Unless Age Verified
The United Kingdom government is preparing to ask Apple and Google to block nude photos and explicit images on devices unless users first verify their…
6-Months Karachi Interbank Offered Rate-KIBOR Drops After SBP Cuts Policy Rate
Pakistan’s 6-month Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR) dropped sharply to 10.76 percent in the current session from 11.11 percent a day earlier, reflecting market reaction…
Pakistan National Assembly Debates Digital Media Bill 2025 Amid Obscenity Concerns
The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom held a session today to discuss the Digital Media Bill 2025 for the Prevention of Obscenity…
Performance Appraisals Go Online as Digital PERs Launched for Government Performance
The federal government has decided to introduce Digital Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs), marking a major step towards digitising the civil service appraisal system. The move…
Pakistan to Launch BEEP App to Replace WhatsApp for Secure Government Communications
Pakistan is preparing to launch a government developed secure messaging platform named BEEP, aimed at providing encrypted communications for public sector employees. The update was…
Karachi Industry at Risk as Cargo Strike Drags On
A prolonged cargo transporters’ strike has raised fears of an economic standstill in Karachi and across Sindh, with business bodies warning that industrial production, port…
NA Committee Rejects PTA’s Performance Claims Citing Poor Service
A heated session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Information Technology took place today, revealing a sharp divide between the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s…
DevFest Islamabad 2025 Highlights AI Innovation, Digital Literacy, and Pakistan’s Growing Tech Ecosystem
Google Developer Group (GDG) Islamabad wrapped up DevFest Islamabad 2025 at Ramada Islamabad, drawing more than 300 participants from across the country. Developers, entrepreneurs, students,…
NBP Releases Latest Exchange Rates as Rupee Holds Ground
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has issued its latest Exchange Rates Bulletin, offering an updated foreign currency transaction rates. The figures reflect a largely…
National Assembly IT Committee Flags NCCIA Performance, Calls for Stronger Digital Law Enforcement
Lawmakers pressed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on its performance and digital law enforcement during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee…
FBR Suspends Islamabad Property Valuation After Market Backlash
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended its recently issued notification on revised property valuation rates in Islamabad, following strong resistance from the real…
Government to Launch 2030 Connectivity Plan & 5G Soon
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology met today for a crucial briefing on the country’s digital future. Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication,…
