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Google’s Esna Ong Joins Pakistan Startup Fund as Advisory Council Member
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
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 Announces High-Level Tech Jobs to Strengthen AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Economy
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
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
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…
Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja Featured in Women in GovTech 2025 Report
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
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
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
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
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…
NA Panel Grills PTA & IT Ministry as Internet Crisis Worsens: 75% of Sindh Without 4G
Lawmakers sharply criticized Pakistan’s deteriorating mobile and internet services during a tense meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology. The session, chaired…
Pakistan Prepares for 5G Auction with 606 MHz of New Spectrum
The Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) has identified 606 MHz of spectrum across six bands for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G auction, a move officials say will boost…
MoITT Accelerates Broadband Expansion to Strengthen Digital Economy
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is ramping up efforts to expand broadband access and digital infrastructure across Pakistan. New projects aim to…
