The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has rolled out an online complaint tracking system aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in handling cases registered through its 15 emergency helplines. The initiative enables citizens to monitor the progress of their complaints round-the-clock, marking a significant step toward improving public service deliveryContinue Reading
Telecom operators have rejected reports claiming that a government-installed “social media firewall” had been shut down, terming the assertions circulating online as baseless and inaccurate. The reports, widely shared on social media and echoed by sections of the media, suggested that authorities had disabled a firewall system allegedly used toContinue Reading
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Sunday issued a clarification addressing concerns circulating on social media over mobile tariffs, service standards and alleged unauthorized deductions, reaffirming its commitment to consumer protection and regulatory transparency. In a statement, the regulator said it had introduced the Mobile Tariff Regulations, 2025, to ensureContinue Reading
The State Bank of Pakistan has launched “Cyber Shield,” a comprehensive cyber resilience framework aimed at strengthening the country’s banking system as digital financial services continue to expand at a rapid pace. The initiative is designed to enhance cybersecurity governance, improve incident response mechanisms and foster closer coordination among banks,Continue Reading
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed businesses across more than 14 sectors to install point-of-sale (POS) systems, significantly widening the scope of digital tax monitoring as authorities step up efforts to improve compliance and document the economy. In an official notification, the tax authority said hospitality businesses —Continue Reading
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators have held government and regulatory bodies responsible for prolonged delays in issuing licences required to launch satellite-based internet services in Pakistan, industry officials told Pakistan Digital Post. At least five companies interested in entering the Pakistani market are awaiting final regulatory clearance. While theContinue Reading
Pakistan is accelerating efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure as digital threats continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, officials said on Friday. Authorities acknowledged that the rapid expansion of digital services, online banking, e-governance platforms and cloud-based systems has increased the country’s exposure to cyberattacks, data breaches and ransomwareContinue Reading