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USF approves projects for promoting computer literacy in Pakistan

Universal Service Fund (USF) has approved of several projects worth billions of rupees that are geared towards enhancing computer...

Aug 28 · >

NADRA recognizes Kalash community, adds separate column in CNIC

Just last month, NADRA launched an updated version of its website that lets you apply online for your CNIC....

Aug 12 · >

Islamabad Safe City project will now cost Rs. 14.8 billion

The cost of Islamabad Safe City Project has increased by 25% after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) refused...

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Aug 10 · >

Indian Government on high-alert against possible Pakistani hacking attempt

Pakistan and India haven’t had a full-scale war since half a century, but with the advent of the Internet,...

Aug 10 · >

China signs its biggest defense deal with Pakistan Navy

Pakistan and China signed a multi-billion dollar deal on Thursday according to which China will provide the Pakistan Navy...

Jul 25 · >

Pakistani telecom companies overcharging subscribers & avoiding taxes

The Senate Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has revealed that cellular companies are overcharging subscribers. According to Senator...

Jul 24 · >

HEC declares Comsats Dual Degree Program worthless, academic future of students at risk

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) offered a Dual Degree Programme in collaboration with Lancaster University (LU) in 2009,...

Jul 22 · >

Pakistan Meteorological Department can not predict extreme weather conditions

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) lacks the equipment to predict extreme weather conditions such as heat and cold waves,...

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Jun 24 · >

Startup Weekend Islamabad 2015, great ideas, okay industrial representation!

Earlier this week, Air University organized a Startup Weekend at Islamabad – a global event that has already happened...

May 22 · >

Prime Minister Gives PTA the Power to Manage Internet Content

In a recent development towards government-approved content management on the Internet, Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Nawaz Sharif has...

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Mar 22 · >

Meet the winners of Code for Pakistan’s Islamabad Hackathon

Code For Pakistan’s Islamabad Civic Hackathon was concluded on Sunday evening at SEECS, NUST which was co-organized by Open...

Feb 24 · >

Pakistan Ranked One Of Top IT Service Provider To Overseas Customers Globally

Minister for Commerce Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan chaired the first meeting of the Services Trade Development Council (STDC) on...

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Jan 22 · >

Cellular Phone Companies May Be Prosecuted In Military Courts

Cellular phone companies have been issued a warning for getting prosecuted in the military courts under the terrorism law...

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Jan 13 · >

MoIT Developing System To Limit Grey Traffic

Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT) has been developing an operating system to limit grey traffic for reducing...

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Dec 22 · >

Bolo Bhi Seeks to Have ‘Website Censoring Committee’ Ruled Illegal

Bolo Bhi, a local not-for-profit NGO that advocates unrestricted internet access and digital privacy, has filed a petition against...

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Dec 15 · >

10 Great Technology News from Pakistan in 2014

Year 2015 is just around the corner as 2014 fades away amidst the buzz and blare of local and...

Dec 10 · >

Chairman PTA Elected as Vice President of APT General Assembly

Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Dr. Syed Ismail Shah has been elected to serve as Vice President of...

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Nov 26 · >

Chinese Investors to Set up Smartphone Plants in Pakistan

A Chinese delegation expressed its commitment to set up a smartphone manufacturing plant in Pakistan before Finance Minister Ishaq...

Jun 9 · >

The Geo Verdict: Does Social Media Represent the True Voice of People?

The past few weeks have narrowed the noose around Geo’s neck, a massive media organization. On April 23rd, Ministry...

May 20 · >

Facebook Report Reveals Statistics of Pakistan and Other Govts’ Requests and Content Restrictions

Facebook is one of the international entities that claim to take the matters of its users’ privacy and security...

Apr 13 · >

NADRA should be given another responsibility

NADRA and Technology National Database and Registration Authority, more popularly known by its Urdu female familiar acronym (NADRA/ نادرا),...

Nov 9 · >