Pakistan eCommerce Policy 2.0 (2025) in Final Review Phase

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 2 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a high-level meeting to address the challenges in Pakistan’s growing digital economy, Ministers Jam Kamal Khan and Shaza Fatima Khawaja reviewed key aspects of…

Pakistan Expected to Boost Space Program Funding in the Budget 2025/26

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s official budget documents for FY2025–26 indicate a likely increase in space spending, with Rs24.15 billion proposed for major projects. These figures will be confirmed…

MoITT Internship Opportunity Open for Students

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has announced a new MoITT internship opportunity aimed at providing valuable practical experience to university students…

Key IT Official Gets Three-Month Contract Extension

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially approved the extension of Syed Jawad Ali Sherazi’s contract as Director General (International Coordination) in the Ministry of Information…

Pakistan’s IT Ministry Confirms Super-Fast Internet Coming Soon

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

**Islamabad:** Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecommunication recently announced that the country is now part of the high-speed internet revolution. In 2024, the ministry revealed…

Senate Body to Review AI, Crypto, and Telecom Issues in Key Meeting

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication will convene on May 7, Wednesday, in Islamabad. The meeting will address key issues including artificial…

No Starlink Launch Delay in Pakistan, Says IT Minister

By Manik-Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja clarified that there is no Starlink launch delay in Pakistan, dismissing ongoing speculation during a…

Pakistan Solely Represents South Asia at Google APAC Solution Challenge 2025

By Tech Desk ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured a remarkable spot in the Google APAC Solution Challenge 2025, becoming the only South Asian country to participate in this prestigious…

Pakistan’s National AI Policy Still in Limbo Despite Year-Long Deliberations

By Tech Desk ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Despite more than a year of discussions, Pakistan’s National AI Policy remains unfinished as the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has yet to…

Govt Pushes for Resolution of Pending IT & Telecom Cases

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 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…

IT Ministry Opposes Early Regulation of AI

By Tech Desk ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has opposed the immediate regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), arguing that it is too soon to…

Shaza Fatima Khawaja Appointed IT Minister, Khalid Hussain Magsi Leads Science & Technology

By Tech Desk ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a recent cabinet reshuffle, Shaza Fatima Khawaja has been appointed as the Minister for IT & Telecommunications, while Khalid Hussain Magsi has taken…

Ignite CEO Vacancy Stalls Key IT Projects Amid Board Inactivity

By Tech Desk ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Ignite National Technology Fund under the Ministry of IT and Telecom has been facing prolonged stagnation due to the absence of a permanent…

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