Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has linked the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction with the resolution of two key issues including the acquisition of Telenor by the PTCL and ongoing spectrum litigation cases.
“The government plans to auction 5G spectrum by the end of this year,...
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new procedures to govern the registration of e-commerce sellers and the collection of tax on digital transactions. These measures are part of a broader effort to bring the retail market into the tax net and ensure tax compliance for digitally ordered...
In a major stride toward a cashless economy and strengthened social protection, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) unveiled its Mobile Wallets Payment Model during a high-level workshop held in Islamabad on Thursday.
Backed by the European Union and the German Government, this landmark initiative aims to digitize payments for millions of...
The key points of Pakistan’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025 have been revealed following its approval by the federal cabinet yesterday.
The government expects AI adoption to boost Pakistan’s GDP by 7 to 12% by 2030. The AI market is projected to reach $2.7 billion, growing at a compound...
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, said on Thursday that Pakistan's first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy will mark the country's transition into a new digital era.
The cabinet has unanimously approved the National AI Policy 2025. The plan aims to build a strong AI ecosystem that...
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended the digital proceeds tax on digitally ordered goods and services supplied from outside Pakistan, effective July 1, 2025, according to SRO 1366(I)/2025 issued on Wednesday.
The new directive states that the Digital Proceeds Tax Act 2025 will not apply to digitally ordered...
Pakistan took a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey, as leaders from government, finance, and technology came together at the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi for a high-profile event focused on the future of digital economy and virtual assets.
The event, jointly organized by REIT Academy Pakistan, IRADAM,...
After a year-long delay, Ignite National Technology Fund has launched the third phase of Pakistan’s largest digital skills initiative, DigiSkills 3.0.
The program, which is set to roll out over the next 3.5 years, aims to provide 3 million free trainings to youth across the country. The first batch of...
Pakistan is set to host its first-ever National Digital Summit on August 7, which would come as a major step in its ambitions to become a regional technology hub.
The National Digital Summit, being organized by the GSM Association (GSMA), a global organization representing mobile network operators, will bring together...
A leading cyber security company has discovered a new wave of scam attacks that use Google Forms to target crypto users.
According to a report released by Kaspersky’s researchers on Tuesday, knowing the email address of the potential victim, the attackers send a scam email through Google Forms, which is...
