1 Lakh Laptops to Be Distributed Under Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme (Phase IV)

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, chaired the second meeting of the special committee for the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme…

Tax Relief Measures for Salaried Class Expected in Budget 2025-26

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major development ahead of the budget 2025-26, the federal government is preparing significant tax relief measures for the salaried class, including a 2.5…

Federal Government to Launch Program for Replacing AC Fans with DC Fans

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major energy conservation move, the federal government is preparing to launch a nationwide program to replace traditional AC fans with energy-efficient DC fans.…

GSMA urges Govt to Reconsider Mobile sector Taxes

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has issued a recommendation for the Pakistani government to significantly reconsider the prevailing mobile sector taxes. The…

Shock Salary Surge for Federal Ministers as Pay Jumps 188%

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a 188% salary surge for ministers and ministers of state through a presidential ordinance, aligning their pay with parliament…

Pakistan Reconsiders 5G Spectrum Auction Policy to Prioritize Faster Rollout and Infrastructure

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reviewing its 5G spectrum auction policy, shifting away from prioritizing high upfront fees toward accelerating service deployment and infrastructure development…

New FIA and NCCIA DGs Appointed

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Saturday officially notified the appointment of new FIA and NCCIA DGs in a major move aimed at reinforcing Pakistan’s law enforcement…

Federal Cabinet Postpones Approval of Controversial Solar Net Metering Policy

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government has made a significant policy shift by deciding to delay the approval of the controversial solar net metering policy. The decision, which…

IT Ministry Seeks Reversal of Decision to Dissolve NITB

By Tech Desk ⏐ 8 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has urged the federal government to reconsider its decision to dissolve the National Information Technology Board (NITB).…

Govt Expands Laptop Scheme to More Universities

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to enhance digital education access, the National Assembly’s Special Committee on Integrating Women into the National Mainstream has decided to…

Govt Extends NITB Director Imran Maqsood’s Contract for One Year

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the contract extension of Imran Maqsood, Director (Consultancy & Advisory) at the National Information Technology Board (NITB). His tenure under…

Govt Pushes for Resolution of Pending IT & Telecom Cases

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has requested comprehensive details of long-standing court cases linked to the Ministry of IT and Telecom, particularly those with major financial…

New BS-22 Promotion Rule for Civil Servants Announced

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced a new rule barring civil servants from further consideration for BS-22 promotions if they have been reviewed twice but were…

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