Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT)
Two-Month Countdown to 5G Begins: IT Minister Defends Rising Mobile Package Rates
A crucial meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom took place today. Senator Palwasha Khan chaired the session. The committee focused on…
MoITT Admit Helplessness Over Internet Blackouts: Hands Are Tied
A fierce debate erupted today in the Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom. The clash highlighted a growing power struggle between digital connectivity goals…
Universal Service Fund Approves Rs. 13B Projects to Bring High-Speed Internet
The Universal Service Fund (USF) marks another monumental milestone for the Prime Minister’s Digital Pakistan vision by approving nine new telecom projects worth Rs. 13.05…
MoITT Seeks Firms for National Fiberization & One-Window Portal
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has officially launched a bid to overhaul Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. Under the World Bank-funded Digital Economy Enhancement…
MoITT Launches $77M Cybersecurity Revamp in Collaboration with World Bank
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has officially triggered a search for a consulting firm to overhaul Pakistan’s digital defences. Backed by the…
‘Asan Khidmat Center’ Set for January 2026 Launch, Led by MoITT
The federal government is gearing up to inaugurate Pakistan’s first Asan Khidmat Center in Islamabad. Scheduled for January 2026, this initiative promises to revolutionise public…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Pakistan Sets New Timeline
Pakistan is moving forward with 5G rollout as the government announces a new auction timeline. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set the first quarter of…
Google Officially Registers in Pakistan: First Office Coming Soon
Pakistan’s tech landscape has reached a major milestone as Google officially completes its registration in the country. The global tech giant will soon open its…
PTA Chairman Unanimously Elected as the Head of SATRC
Pakistan took a major step in regional telecom leadership as PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman unanimously secured election as Chairman of the…
Pakistan Hosts 26th South Asian Telecom Regulators Council, Calls for Stronger Digital Cooperation
The 26th meeting of the South Asian Telecommunications Regulatory Council (SATRC) was held in Islamabad, bringing together regional regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss…
First Chromebook Assembly Line Inaugurated: Google deepens local presence in Pakistan
In this landmark achievement toward Pakistan’s digital and industrial advancement, the Government of Pakistan and Google jointly announced two transformative milestones: the launch of the…
Tax Returns Hit Rs. 5.9 Million: No More Blanket Extension for Filers
Pakistan has reached a major tax milestone as income tax return filings surged to 5.9 million by October 31, 2025. The figure marks a 17.6%…
Stormfiber: Internet in Pakistan Will Be Fully Restored by Monday
Internet service provider Stormfiber on Friday said that its internet services will be fully restored by Monday following disruptions over the past week across the…