Govt Allocates Rs20bn for IT Projects Despite Rs72bn Demand in FY27 Budget
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s information technology sector has received a significantly lower development allocation than requested in the federal budget for FY2026-27, with the government earmarking Rs20 billion for IT projects against a demand of Rs72 billion from the Ministry of IT…
IT Ministry Orders Independent Review of Rs31 Billion Karachi IT Park After Repeated Bidding Failures
ISLAMABAD The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has decided to conduct an independent third-party review of the long-delayed Karachi IT Park project following repeated failures in the bidding process, in a move aimed at reassessing the project’s design, costs…
Lawmakers Criticise IT Ministry Officials’ Gilgit-Baltistan Visit Before Elections
ISLAMABAD A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology witnessed sharp exchanges on Tuesday after lawmakers raised concerns over the visit of Ministry of IT officials and senior executives of Ignite to Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of the region’s…
Pakistan Warns of Data Theft Scam Through Fake QR Codes on Electricity Bills
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Power Division has issued a nationwide cyber fraud warning after authorities identified attempts to steal consumers’ personal information through fake QR codes linked to electricity bill subsidy schemes. In an official public advisory, the Power Division warned that…
PTA Raises Alarm Over Repeated Fiber Cuts Disrupting Internet Services in Chitral
ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has expressed serious concern over repeated fiber optic cable cuts in Chitral, warning that ongoing damage to telecom infrastructure during road construction projects is causing major disruptions to internet and mobile services in the region….
Pakistan Plans Major Internet Tax Cuts to Accelerate Digital Economy and 5G Expansion
ISLAMABAD Pakistan is preparing major tax relief measures for the telecom and broadband sector in the upcoming FY2026-27 budget, as the government moves to accelerate digital adoption, expand internet access and support the country’s growing IT and freelancing economy. According…
IHC Orders UdharPaisa, Barwaqt Borrowers to Repay Loans Through Official Liquidation Process
ISLAMABAD The Islamabad High Court has directed borrowers of digital lending apps Barwaqt and UdharPaisa to settle outstanding loans through a court-supervised liquidation mechanism, marking a major development in Pakistan’s troubled fintech lending sector. The court appointed Syed Ashfaq Hussain…