PM Shehbaz approves reforms to modernise TDAP, boost Pakistan’s exports Published 06 Nov, 2026 01:08pm Govt plans to align local industries, SMEs with export standards
AI advancements could widen economic, social inequalities: Shaza Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:03am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has warned that...
PM Shehbaz directs banks to speed up lending to SMEs, farmers, home buyers Published 02 Nov, 2026 05:08pm Rs511bn in loans approved under PM’s Apna Ghar scheme, PM told
Cyber security has become critical challenge: Shaza Published 31 Oct, 2026 05:33am ISLAMABAD: As AI-driven scams, identity theft, and online fraud become increasingly sophisticated, the government...
Targeted power subsidies: PM sets up ministerial body to devise strategy Published 26 Oct, 2026 04:07am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a high-level ministerial committee, headed by Planning,...
Pakistan deploys 1,782 5G sites in 24 cities Published 23 Oct, 2026 02:40pm Jazz leads rollout with 1,015 sites, followed by Zong with 640
Shehbaz orders end to unnecessary questioning of air passengers by customs officials Published 10 Oct, 2026 08:45pm Directs authorities to replace manual baggage checks with smart scanners at airports
Minister visits Huawei’s Global Service Centre Published 29 Sep, 2026 04:48am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Monday visited...
Five things to know about Salman Dar, Apple's first head of govt affairs for Pakistan Published 26 Sep, 2026 06:27pm Dar's appointment is considered significant development as Pakistan aims to strengthen its digital economy
4.79m tokens redeemed: Fuel relief scheme registration reaches 5.9m mark Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:19am ISLAMABAD: More than 5.9 million citizens have been registered under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, with...
Huawei’s repair centre inaugurated in Islamabad Published 25 Sep, 2026 05:45am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday inaugurated Huawei’s...
Govt moves to plug gaps in fuel scheme Updated 20 Sep, 2026 09:40am The committee approved the redemption of fuel tokens through SMS at stations located in areas without internet connectivity
PM fuel relief scheme approved: ECC okays draft agreement on refineries’ upgradation Published 15 Sep, 2026 06:33am ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved Rs75 billion for the Prime...
Apple appoints first head of government affairs for Pakistan Published 14 Sep, 2026 08:21pm IT Minister Shaza Fatima welcomes the appointment in a LinkedIn post
Govt to spend Rs25bn a month on fuel relief scheme: petroleum minister Published 14 Sep, 2026 04:50pm Shaza says motorcycle users can avail petrol subsidy weekly, while car users can claim it every 10 days
IT sector: Govt finalising plan to ensure uninterrupted internet access: Shaza Published 13 Sep, 2026 02:36am LAHORE: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced on Saturday that the government...
PM Shehbaz calls for higher farm output, boost in agricultural exports Published 11 Sep, 2026 02:22pm Pakistan’s agricultural exports stood at $5.18bn last fiscal year
Gates Foundation team calls on IT minister Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:00am ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from the Gates Foundation called on Federal Minister for Information Technology...
Procurement rules: TOA urges govt to abolish ‘controversial’ provision Published 01 Sep, 2026 04:49am ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has urged the government to abolish a ‘controversial’ provision...
Disputed telecom bill withdrawn from Senate Updated 29 Aug, 2026 09:26am ISLAMABAD: The government, Friday, finally withdrew from the Upper House of the Parliament the Pakistan...
Pakistan forms $10mn fund for startups Published 28 Aug, 2026 10:53pm Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Friday announced a $10 million fund under the second...
Govt to withdraw controversial telecom bill Updated 28 Aug, 2026 09:06am ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to withdraw the controversial Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization)...
Pak freelancers’ earnings may reach USD2.5bn in current fiscal year Published 25 Aug, 2026 04:54am KARACHI: Pakistan’s freelancing market is rapidly emerging, and the export earnings of Pakistani freelancers are...
Centre, Sindh agree on political tolerance, consultation Published 24 Aug, 2026 02:30pm PM Shehbaz, CM Murad discuss provincial matters, political coordination during Islamabad talks
Pakistan, Google sign MoU to deepen digital skills cooperation Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:33am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google on Friday signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on...
Senate session adjourned after PTI flagged a lack of quorum Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:59am ISLAMABAD: The Senate session on Friday was adjourned abruptly after an opposition lawmaker from Pakistan...
PM Shehbaz inaugurates Google Pakistan office Published 18 Aug, 2026 07:00pm Google VP announces to make Google Gemini free for one year for Pakistani students
Govt seeks to boost ICT exports to USD25.1bn by 2030 Published 18 Aug, 2026 05:07am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the...
‘UN Women Gender-Responsive AI School Pakistan’ launched Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:59am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), in collaboration with UN Women...
Govt discusses scrapping right-of-way fees to accelerate fiber rollout Published 31 Jul, 2026 01:27pm Officials placed strong emphasis on improving digital accessibility and affordability for all citizens