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…

IT Ministry Opposes Early Regulation of AI

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 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 ⏐ 9 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 ⏐ 9 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…

Concerns Over Transparency: IT Ministry Sets Up Special Control Room for PM’s Ramadan Package Monitoring

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

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to ensure the transparent implementation of the Prime Minister’s Ramadan Package, the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication has established a special…

Pakistan’s Telecom Revenues Rise by Rs138 Billion Amid Digital Growth

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom sector has witnessed remarkable growth in both revenue and digital infrastructure over the past year, according to a report by the Ministry…

PTA Faces Critical Decision on Rs78Bn Dues from LDI Telecom Companies

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom recently convened to discuss the Rs78 billion owed by Long Distance and International (LDI)…

NA body stresses early telecom infrastructure development in AJK and GB

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Expressing concerns over the slow progress of telecom infrastructure development in AJK and GB, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology stated that…

Govt Working to Develop National Cybersecurity Authority

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to strengthen Pakistan’s digital defenses, the government is all set to establish a National Cyber Security Authority, revealed the Ministry…

Ignite Highlights Top 10 Greentech Startups For Cop29 Techhub

Ignite Highlights Top 10 GreenTech Startups for COP29 TechHub

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the top ten GreenTech startups will be showcased by the Ignite National Technology Fund. From 120 applicants, 40 were selected…

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IT Ministry Has Spent Rs. 70 Billion On Telecom Infrastructure & Digital Connectivity

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

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IT Ministry Plans to Train 15,000 Pakistanis in New and Specialized Technologies

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

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IT Ministry to Launch Government Employee Communication App ‘Beep Pakistan’ Next Week

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 2 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to the Ministry of IT, employees of all 41 federal departments and ministries will be transferred to the Beep Pakistan application for international communication…

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