Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT)
Pakistan Budget 2026-27: IT Tax Exemption Extended, But Is It Enough?
The federal government has officially revealed the FY Budget 2026-27. For the tech sector, the biggest headline today is the extension of the income tax…
Budget 2026-27: FBR/PTA Mobile Phone Taxes NOT Reduced Despite IT Minister’s Push
The hype is officially dead. For months, continuous chatter surrounded the potential reduction of mobile phone taxes in Pakistan. Consumers eagerly anticipated relief in the…
Ignite Appoints New CEO: IT Veteran Muhammad Bilal Abbasi Takes Charge
The Ignite-National Technology Fund has officially appointed Muhammad Bilal Abbasi as its new Chief Executive Officer. He steps into the role for a three-year term.…
MoITT Proposes Rs. 71.84 Billion IT & Telecom Budget for 2026-27
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) wants a massive budget hike. Officials have officially proposed a Rs. 71.84 billion allocation for 20 development…
Mobile, Internet May Gain Essential Service Status Under Reform
The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom chaired by Senator Sadia Abbasi, has directed the PTA and relevant bodies to take immediate steps to…
Pakistani AI Startup Blainy Selected for Silicon Valley’s Plug & Play
Blainy, a startup from the National Incubation Center (NIC) Lahore, has officially secured a spot at the prestigious Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon…
Pakistan 5G Rollout Plan Revealed: 4 Phases, 100 Mbps Speeds & $700M Investment
Pakistan is officially stepping into the 5G era. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) submitted the official 5G rollout plan to the National…
MoITT Blames Power Cuts & Theft for Slow Internet Speed Amid 5G Promises
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) presented a stark reality to the National Assembly today. The government blames fundamental infrastructure failures and rampant…
MoITT Pakistan to Hire High-Powered Telecom Reforms Expert Under World Bank’s DEEP
Pakistan’s telecom sector is heading for a major shake-up. The Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT) is moving to hire a high-powered Telecom Reforms Expert.…
Pakistan Projects Record $4.6B IT Exports Following Historic 5G Auction
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif recently chaired a high-level review meeting in Islamabad. The session focused directly on the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication…
MOITT’s Billion Rupee Billing System Hits Bureaucratic Deadlock
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) wants to overhaul Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure. Authorities have proposed a massive Rs. 1.888 billion project for the…
Telenor Pakistan, Google, MoITT, and Innovista Launch ‘AI Seekho’ to Empower Pakistan’s Next Generation of AI Innovators
Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with Google, the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication Pakistan, and Innovista, has launched AI Seekho, a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering…
IT Minister Exempts BPOs & Call Centers from Islamabad Timing Restrictions Amid US-Iran Talks
The US and Iran are currently holding critical peace talks in Islamabad. US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are…
