IT Minister
IT Minister Advances Pak-China Tech Partnership in Key Meeting with Envoy
ISLAMABAD: The Pak-China tech partnership is likely to strengthen, as IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong to discuss advancements in…
Pakistan to Host Inaugural Digital FDI Summit in April
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to host its first-ever Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) event on April 29 and 30, marking a significant milestone in the…
Senate Body Seeks Report on Firms Allegedly Misusing IT Tax Exemptions
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology revisited concerns over alleged tax fraud within the IT sector, with former IT Minister Anusha Rahman reiterating…
IT Minister Walks Out of Senate Body Meeting Amid Procedural Dispute
ISLAMABAD: A heated session of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology ended in controversy as Federal Minister Shaza Fatima walked out of the meeting…
Google & Govt Join Forces to Empower Women in Tech at GDG Live Pakistan’s IWD 2025 Webinar
Islamabad: “HERstory: Google IWD 2025”, an online webinar hosted by GDG Live Pakistan, brought together industry leaders and government representatives to explore the digital empowerment…
Shaza Fatima Khawaja Appointed IT Minister, Khalid Hussain Magsi Leads Science & Technology
ISLAMABAD: In a recent cabinet reshuffle, Shaza Fatima Khawaja has been appointed as the Minister for IT & Telecommunications, while Khalid Hussain Magsi has taken…
PTA, MCMC, and Nokia Advance 5G Innovation and Digital Cooperation
Islamabad: The Masterclass on “5G and Beyond: Shaping the Future of Connectivity” began today, marking a key milestone in Pakistan-Malaysia digital collaboration. Hosted by the…
Pakistan Now Connected with World’s Largest Optical Fiber Cable: IT Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in its digital infrastructure by connecting to the world’s largest optical fiber cable, a move that promises to…
Pakistan’s NCERT Set to Achieve Full Operational Status by Mid-2025
Islamabad: The development of Pakistan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) is progressing steadily, with the acquisition of technical human resources and the enhancement of…
Senate Committee to Review Digital Nation Pakistan Bill on January 27
Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology is set to deliberate on the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill on Monday, January 27, 2025. The meeting,…
Pakistan Delays Starlink’s Entry Amid Regulatory and Security Concerns
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service cannot commence operations in Pakistan until it secures approval from the…
Pakistan’s Telecom Sector Faces Setback as No Investment Occurs in Three Years, IT Minister Admits
Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, acknowledged in the National Assembly on Friday that Pakistan had not made any investment…
Govt to Hire Consultant for Starlink Licensing in Pakistan
Islamabad: The federal government is planning to engage a consultant to finalize the regulations for the satellite-based internet services of Starlink, the company owned by…
