Govt Restructures IT Ministry Under $77M World Bank Digital Project

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ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to restructure the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to implement the World Bank’s Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP)’ worth…

Seven Major Telecom Companies Accused of Rs 58.9 Billion Fraud and Regulatory Violations

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Islamabad: Seven major Long-Distance and International (LDI) companies, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Information Technology (MoITT) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA),…

Pakistan’s 5G Auction Faces Uncertainty Amid MVNO Framework Delays

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Pakistan’s long-anticipated 5G spectrum auction is facing potential setbacks due to delays in establishing the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) framework, according to sources. The…

Is PayPal ‘Finally’ Coming to Pakistan?

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Islamabad: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has expressed its willingness to facilitate PayPal’s potential entry into Pakistan, aligning with ongoing efforts led by the…

Pakistan’s ICT Sector Sees Remarkable Growth with 43 STPs, 350 ITeS Companies and $100 Million in Exports

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Islamabad:The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT), through the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), has made significant strides in developing the country’s ICT infrastructure.…

PTA to Enhance Biometric Verification with Facial Recognition and IRIS Technology

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Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced plans to enhance biometric verification by incorporating facial recognition and iris scanning technology, moving beyond traditional fingerprint-based…

IT Ministry Proposes Rs. 43.6 Billion Budget for 18 Key Development Projects in 2025

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Islamabad: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) has submitted its initial proposals for the federal Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) budget for the…

IT Ministry Opens 14 e-Rozgar Centers Across Pakistan

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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has set up 14 e-Rozgar Centres across the country to encourage freelance and digital business. The Pakistan…

IT Ministry Working on Automated System for Streamlining Right of Way Approvals

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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) is developing a new online automated system to simplify the process for telecom operators in obtaining Right…

MOITT Unveils Roadmap for Pakistan’s 5G Technology Rollout Starting June 2025

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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) has unveiled a strategic plan for the introduction of 5G technology, planned to debut in June 2025.…

PTA Holds for IT Ministry’s Approval to Retrieve Rs. 78 Billion from LDI Companies

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is currently awaiting a policy directive from the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) to reclaim Rs. 78 billion in…

Pakistan Still Struggling with Slow Internet Speeds Following Submarine Cable Fault

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Internet users across Pakistan are facing significantly reduced browsing speeds due to a fault in the international submarine cable. The disruption has affected broadband connectivity…

IT Ministry to Dissolve NITB as Part of Federal Government’s Restructuring Plan

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The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) has commenced a comprehensive rightsizing exercise in accordance with the recommendations of the federal government’s rightsizing committee.…

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