Pakistan’s IT Exports See First Dip After 19 Months

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s booming IT export sector has finally hit a speed bump. In May 2025, the country recorded monthly IT exports worth US$ 329 million, reflecting…

Cashless Economy Vision Threatened By New Budget

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Islamabad, June 11, 2025: Pakistan’s federal budget was unveiled yesterday, imposing new taxes on digital transactions and e-commerce. It sparked concern among industry leaders, investors,…

Pakistan’s IT Sector at Risk Under Budget 2025, Says P@SHA

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has expressed deep concerns over the federal government’s Budget 2025-26, stating that it may be remembered not for its…

Experts Cautions Government Not To Impose More Tax On Freelancers

By Sufyan Sohail ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistani government is considering increasing the burden on freelancers and digital content creators. Experts caution the government against imposing new taxes on freelancers and…

P@SHA-ADB Strategic Alliance to Advance Pakistan’s Digital Transformation

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move poised to catalyze Pakistan’s digital transformation, the Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) has entered into a…

P@SHA Seeks Clarity for IT Sector in Next Budget

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) is seeking clear tax regulations for the IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector in the Federal Budget 2025-26. As…

Pakistan’s IT Sector Calls for Decade-Long Extension of Final Tax Regime

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In a bold move aimed at securing long-term stability and global competitiveness, the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has urged the government to extend the…

Pakistan’s Call Center Sector Sees 20% Export Growth, Crosses $200 Million in FY 2024-25

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s call center industry has hit a significant milestone, recording over $200 million in export revenue during the first eight months of the fiscal year…

Pakistan Govt Unveils Rs2.5 Billion Initiative in 2025 to Support Pakistan’s Growing Gaming Sector

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 3 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: With over 34 million online gamers and a projected growth to 45 million by 2025, the country is emerging as a key player in…

P@SHA Calls for Extension of Final Tax Regime to Boost IT Exports and Investments

By Tech Desk ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Islamabad: Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), emphasized that after extensive consultations with IT companies and exporters, P@SHA strongly advocates…

Pakistan Faces Record-Breaking 21 Internet Shutdowns in 2024: Report

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan recorded its highest-ever annual total of 21 internet shutdowns in 2024, as the government increasingly used digital blackouts to suppress opposition and control information,…

IT Exports Surge by 28% to $1.86 Billion in First Half of FY25

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan’s IT sector achieved a significant milestone in December 2024, recording its highest-ever monthly export value of $348 million. This represents a 15% year-on-year (YoY)…

Pakistan’s Internet Disturbances Linked to Higher VPN Usage, PTA Reports

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has disclosed that the increasing use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan is straining the country’s internet infrastructure and…

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