NetBlocks, an organisation that monitors accessibility issues on the internet, on February 17, last year, confirmed that a “national-scale disruption” has hit X in Pakistan in the aftermath of widespread protests in the country triggered by the alleged vote rigging in general elections. A full bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) headed by CJ Justice […]
As per details, IMF experts will begin reviewing the performance of various departments of the Pakistan government, starting today. The preparation of this Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment Report is a key target of the ongoing loan program between the IMF and Pakistan. The IMF delegation will assist Pakistan in matters related to governance and […]
According to a Sindh Transport Department spokesperson, the action was taken after receiving several complaints about overcharging from the passengers. As many as 71 buses were slapped with heavy fines, and Rs575,000 overcharging from the passengers was recovered and handed over to them. The spokesperon further said that Secretary PTA, Okash Khalid Memon took part […]
As per details, Citizens across Pakistan can now deposit funds into accounts of over 50 banks through NADRA e-Sahulat, following an agreement between NADRA Technologies Limited and 1LINK. The agreement signing ceremony was attended by State Bank of Pakistan’s Deputy Governor Saleemullah and NADRA chairman. With this initiative, more than 9,000 e-Sahulat franchises nationwide will […]
The PTA in a crackdown in collaboration with the FIA Cyber Crime Wing, seized illegal sim cards in Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, and Karachi. The PTA has seized thousands of illegal, pre-activated international SIM cards. “In Multan 7064 sims recovered in five raids,” PTA stated. “Eight persons were also arrested in raids,” PTA said. […]
According to the NADRA spokesperson, the facility for identity verification through the “Verisys” system is available to all financial institutions. Banks and financial institutions can utilize NADRA’s services when needed. NADRA further stated that, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), it is introducing a facial recognition […]
The growth, driven by the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, includes key sectors such as textiles, leather, garments, sports goods, and surgical instruments. In October 2023, the European Parliament approved the extension of Pakistan’s GSP Plus status until 2027. The GSP Plus scheme provides preferential market access and exemptions from duties on certain […]
Replying to a query during the Question Hour in the National Assembly, Shaza Fatima said that the ICT exports reached approximately $1.86 billion during the first six months of the current financial year. She attributed the growth to ‘improved’ internet usage and speed in the country. The minister also acknowledged that internet users are facing […]
During the meeting, committee members raised concerns over Pakistan’s inadequate internet infrastructure. Chairman PTA revealed that three out of seven submarine cables had been damaged earlier this year, significantly disrupting services. These cables were restored in October, yet internet performance remains below global standards. He emphasized the urgent need for laying fiber-optic cables and developing […]
He was responding to the queries about internet disruption in Pakistan during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan. During the meeting, committee members raised concerns about the internet speed and functionality of applications. One member mentioned that while the download speed was fine, applications […]
