PTCL and Etisalat CEOs Meet IT Minister

PTCL Group, Etisalat Leadership, and IT Minister Discuss Telenor Merger, 5G Auction, and Fiberization in Pakistan

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 6 hours ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A key meeting was held today between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and telecom leaders Mr. Khalifa Alshamsi, CEO of…

AI for HER Pavilion: Powering Women at the Frontline of AI Innovation

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

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies, industries, and the future of work, ensuring women’s leadership in this transformation has become a national imperative. AI for HER…

USF Launches PKR 1.16 Billion High Speed Broadband Projects for 9 Districts In Punjab & KPK

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Universal Service Fund (USF) and Jazz have signed agreements to launch new broadband services projects across Pakistan, the Ministry of IT and Telecommunications announced…

Google’s Esna Ong Joins Pakistan Startup Fund as Advisory Council Member

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Esna Ong, Regional Startup Success Manager at Google covering Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand, and emerging markets, has been appointed to the Advisory Council of the Pakistan…

Pakistan Sets 5G Auction for Next Month as Spectrum Shortage Remains Key Internet Bottleneck

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Pakistan plans to auction 5G spectrum next month as the government moves to fix long-standing internet performance issues, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said during…

MOITT High-Level Tech Jobs

MOITT Announces High-Level Tech Jobs to Strengthen AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Economy

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) is seeking top-tier technology professionals to drive its digital transformation, with seven high-level positions recently announced. The…

Pakistan Plans Federal CERT as Part of New National Cybersecurity Framework

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Pakistan is intensifying its efforts to safeguard its most critical digital infrastructure as cyber threats become increasingly complex and persistent. The government is establishing a…

Pakistan Finance Minister Meets Telecom Tower Firms and VCs on Tax and Growth Challenges

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s finance minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has opened talks with telecom infrastructure providers and venture capital firms as the government reviews tax and investment policies…

GovTech Spotlights IT Minister Shaza Fatima

Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja Featured in Women in GovTech 2025 Report

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has been featured in GovInsider’s 9th Women in GovTech 2025 report, placing Pakistan on the…

Zong CEO Joins Universal Services Fund Board After Cabinet Committee Approval

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises has approved the nomination of Zong’s Chief Executive Officer to the Board of the Universal Services Fund Company, marking…

Government of Pakistan Announces First-Ever Digital Economy Council to Support Digital Business Growth

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan is preparing to launch its first Pakistan Council of Digital Economy, a move aimed at boosting the nation’s digital business landscape. The council will…

MOITT Advances MVNO Licensing Framework to Support 5G Rollout

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has finally moved the long-awaited Mobile Virtual Network Operator framework to the federal cabinet. The step, delayed for…

PTA Unable to Recover Rs 55 Billion From Operators Due to Legal Delays

By Zohaib Shah ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s telecom regulator is stuck in one of its biggest financial gridlocks yet, with more than Rs 55.57 billion in unpaid dues tied up in…

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