National Information Technology Board (NITB)
Govt Allocates Rs20 Billion for IT Projects Against Rs72 Billion Demand
The Federal Government has proposed an allocation of Rs20 billion, including Rs8.24 billion in local funding and Rs11.76 billion in foreign assistance, for 13 development…
Hajj Digitization: NITB to Lead Operations, Pak-Saudi Digital Corridor to Be Established
In alignment with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s “Digital Pakistan” vision and directives, the National Information Technology Board (NITB) has assumed full control of Pakistan’s Hajj…
Funding Crisis Halts Islamabad Smart City Project
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) has suspended Islamabad Smart City project after funding shortages prevented continuation of planned implementation activities. Official documents confirmed the…
IT Ministry Seeks 24,000 Mobile Phones for New Fuel Quota Program
The government plans to buy 24,000 mobile phones to run a new petrol subsidy application aimed at ensuring fair and controlled distribution of subsidized fuel.…
NITB Announces Multiple Job Openings Under Smart Islamabad Initiative
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) has announced new Islamabad-based contract vacancies as part of the PSDP-funded Smart Islamabad Initiative. Interested candidates can submit their…
Raast QR Codes Now Mandatory: Pakistan Targets 100% Digital Payments
The days of “cash only” retail are numbered. The Finance Division has drafted a major legal amendment to the “Payment Systems and Electronic Fund Transfers…
NITB Confirms Secure BEEP App Launch for Ministries
Pakistan is preparing to launch a new secure messaging platform for government employees, as the National Information Technology Board confirmed that BEEP is ready for…
‘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…
Islamabad to Get AI Command Centre Under Smart City Project
Islamabad is gearing up to become Pakistan’s first fully integrated smart city. The government has announced the establishment of an AI-powered Command and Control Centre…
Pakistan’s NITB Showcases Digital Transformation at GITEX 2025
For the first time, the National Information Technology Board (NITB), under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, is participating in GITEX 2025. The event is…
NITB & PTA Boost AI, Gaming, Telecom & Cybersecurity Sectors
Pakistan is accelerating its digital transformation through strategic initiatives in AI, gaming, telecom, and cybersecurity. IGNITE’s procurement process for a Virtual Production Studio and the…
Govt Invites Applications for NITB CEO Post with ICT-Focused Criteria
The government has started the process for appointing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Information Technology Board (NITB), a statutory organization under the…
