IT Industry
Pakistan’s IT Sector at Risk Under Budget 2025, Says P@SHA
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has expressed deep concerns over the federal government’s Budget 2025-26, stating that it may be remembered not for its…
Pakistan’s IT Sector Calls for Decade-Long Extension of Final Tax Regime
In a bold move aimed at securing long-term stability and global competitiveness, the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to extend the…
Pakistan Faces Record-Breaking 21 Internet Shutdowns in 2024: Report
Pakistan recorded its highest-ever annual total of 21 internet shutdowns in 2024, as the government increasingly used digital blackouts to suppress opposition and control information,…
UNESCO to Upgrade Girls’ Schools With Smart Classrooms in GB
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, along with UNESCO, is starting a new project to create smart classes in 40 girls’ schools…
Pakistani IT Companies Illegally Using Starlink for Uninterrupted Internet?
Karachi: As Pakistan continues to grapple with persistent internet disruptions, several IT companies have reportedly turned to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service, despite it…
Top Tech Moments for Pakistan in 2024
Pakistan’s technology sector achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, showcasing its rapid growth and global potential. From soaring IT exports to pioneering fintech innovations, the country…
PTA Makes VPN Registration for Freelancers Simple with Mobile Numbers
ISLAMABAD: A virtual private network (VPN) can now be registered using a mobile phone number, according to the country’s internet regulator. To facilitate the legitimate,…
Final Day to Register VPNs and Keep Them Active
To block unregistered VPNs, PTA has set today as the deadline. Despite PTA’s repeated requests, no one has responded to their extension request from November…
Challenges Mount for Digital Community in Sustaining Livelihoods
ISLAMABAD: Shahzad Arshad, chairman of the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan, stated that Pakistan’s digital community continues to face poor internet speeds and…
NADRA Reveals Innovative Biometric Technology at IDEAS 2024
At IDEAS 2024, the renowned international defense exhibition held biennially in Karachi, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) showcased its state-of-the-art biometric technologies. This…
IT Ministry Has Spent Rs. 70 Billion On Telecom Infrastructure & Digital Connectivity
Speaking at his farewell, former Minister of IT and Telecom, Syed Amin-ul-Haq discussed some key developments that the MoITT has performed during his 3 years…
IT Ministry Plans to Train 15,000 Pakistanis in New and Specialized Technologies
Enrolling under the “Capacity Building of IT Industry in Specialization Technologies & Platforms,” the 15,000 students will be trained for complex technologies like BlockChain, Machine…
Leading Tech Entrepreneurs and Freelancers Urge Government to Restore Internet Services
A statement signed by tech entrepreneurs, CEO’s, high-profile individuals and major organizations states that the shutdowns and blocking of internet services limits the rights of peaceful…