Pakistan’s ICT Export Earnings Jump 20.6% to $4.6 Billion in FY2025-26
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information and communications technology (ICT) export earnings rose 20.6% to $4.6 billion during fiscal year 2025-26, according to figures submitted by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to the Senate, underscoring the growing contribution of the digital…
PTA Fines Telecom Operators Rs68.9m Over Poor Mobile Service in Five Years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom regulator has imposed Rs68.9 million in fines on mobile operators over poor-quality services during the past five years, according to details submitted by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to the Senate. The figures show that…
Google Announces One-Year Free Gemini AI Subscription for Pakistani Students
ISLAMABADGoogle has announced a major boost for Pakistan’s students, offering one year of free access to its Gemini AI subscription as the technology giant expands its presence in the country and looks to equip young people with advanced artificial intelligence…
Government Launches Retailer App as Pakistan Simplifies Tax Scheme for Small Traders
ISLAMABAD The government has launched a new mobile application for retailers alongside a simplified and optional tax scheme for small shopkeepers, in a move aimed at bringing more businesses into the formal tax system while making compliance easier for traders….
Pakistan Expands 5G to 23 Cities as Users Cross 1.3 Million
ISLAMABADPakistan’s 5G rollout is gathering pace, with services now available at more than 1,200 sites across 23 cities just four months after the launch, while the number of 5G users has reached around 1.3 million, Ministry of IT officials said….
PTCL, WWF Join Forces to Plant Trees in Islamabad Under ‘Plant for Pakistan’ Drive
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and WWF-Pakistan have joined hands for a tree plantation drive in Islamabad, stepping up efforts to promote environmental sustainability and a greener future for Pakistan ahead of Independence Day. The plantation activity was held at…
Huge Rise in Young People Looking for Jobs as National Job Portal Crosses 27.5 Million Visitors
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s National Job Portal (NJP) has crossed 27.5 million unique visitors, highlighting a sharp rise in public interest in digital recruitment as millions of job seekers turn to the government-backed platform to find and apply for employment opportunities. According…