Sindh, Federal Govt Join Hands to Boost Digital Governance ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) and Sindh IT Company have signed an MoU to strengthen digital governance, improve service delivery, and build a unified national digital ecosystem. The agreement was signed by the Additional Secretary of MoITT and the CEO of Sindh […]
Pakistan Moves to Strengthen Digital Economy, IT, and Telecom Reforms Islamabad – The government held a high-level session aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, promoting innovation, and attracting strategic investments to boost the country’s digital economy. The meeting also focused on advancing IT and telecom reforms to align with global best practices. Finance Minister Muhammad […]
Government and Telecom Leaders Meet to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Future Islamabad — Key stakeholders from the government and telecom sector gathered at the Finance Division on Monday to discuss Pakistan’s digital transformation and the future of mobile broadband services. The session was attended by Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal […]
The General Real Estate Authority will coordinate with the Ministry of Interior, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), the National Information Center, and other relevant bodies to develop mechanisms for activating the digital ID. The move aims to allow its use ahead of the implementation of the Non-Saudi Arabia Real Estate Ownership Law. […]
Supreme Court Warns of Justice Delays, Calls for Digital Reforms Islamabad – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has raised serious concerns over the country’s mounting backlog of cases, warning that prolonged delays in justice are eroding public trust and weakening the rule of law. In a written judgment authored by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and […]
Japan Offers Digital Nomad Visa for High-Earning Remote Workers TOKYO – Japan has introduced a new Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers who want to live and work in Japan for a short time. Who Can Apply? To qualify, applicants must: Be from a list of approved countries, Have a valid passport, Earn at least […]
Chairing a weekly review meeting on Cashless and Digital Economy here, the prime minister said digitalization of the economy will help promote transparency. The core objective of the Federal Government’s Digital Transformation Plan is to provide ease and convenience to the public without any additional cost, he said, adding that the government was encouraging digital […]
Roshan Digital Account Sees Strong Growth, Reaches 832K Accounts by June 2025 KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative continues to show strong momentum, with total registered accounts reaching 831,963 by the end of June 2025. This marks an increase of 8,739 accounts from May’s total of 823,224. Launched […]
ISLAMABAD – A new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised concerns about Pakistan’s underperforming digital sector, warning that the country’s lagging digital infrastructure and low adoption rates are hampering economic growth. According to the comprehensive study, Pakistan’s digital sector contributes just 1.5% to the national GDP, revealing immense untapped potential. The ADB […]
Addressing the National Broadband Forum in Islamabad today, she said legislation in this regard will be introduced in the National Assembly this evening. The state minister detailed that the Commission will be headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and will include all provincial chief ministers and representatives from major regulatory authorities like NADRA and PTA. […]
