Senate Panel Flags Chitral Connectivity Crisis as PTA Promises Relief Through Spectrum Expansion
Lawmakers raise concerns over outages and weak coverage; regulator cites power shortages, limited fiber, and recent spectrum auction as key factors A Senate standing committee on less developed areas, chaired by Senator Niaz Ahmad, on Monday raised serious concerns over…
Iranian Missile Triggers Fire at AWS UAE Data Centre, Services Disrupted
A fire broke out at an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centre in the United Arab Emirates after it was reportedly struck by an Iranian missile, causing a major disruption to cloud infrastructure in the region. The incident affected the…
US Military Used Anthropic’s Claude AI in Iran Strikes Hours After Trump Ban
The United States military used an artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic during operations linked to strikes on Iran, even as a federal order to suspend the company’s technology had been issued hours earlier, according to a report by The…
SBP Unveils ‘Cyber Shield’ to Fortify Pakistan’s Banking System Against Digital Threats
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,…
FBR Expands Digital Tax Net, Orders POS Installation Across 14+ Sectors Nationwide
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…
IT Ministry seeks Rs1.67bn for startups, freelancing and digital skills in FY27
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has sought over Rs 1.67 billion for FY2026-27 under three key ongoing projects — Pakistan Startup Fund, Bridge Start Pakistan and e-Rozgaar Pakistan — as part of broader Prime Minister IT support initiatives…
AI Policy Stuck in Limbo as Implementation Lags Six Months After Approval
Six months after the federal cabinet approved Pakistan’s ambitious National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, the blueprint meant to steer the country into the global AI race remains largely confined to paper, with key institutional structures, funding mechanisms and provincial coordination…