AJK Internet Blackout Enters Eighth Day, Disrupting Students, Freelancers and Businesses
An internet shutdown in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has entered its eighth consecutive day, severely affecting students, freelancers, businesses, and remote workers who rely on uninterrupted connectivity for education and income generation. The prolonged disruption has sparked growing concern…
Senate Panel Approves 5% Withholding Tax on Social Media Earnings
ISLAMABAD The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to impose a 5 percent withholding tax on income earned through social media platforms, marking a significant move to bring Pakistan’s growing digital creator economy into the tax net….
Govt Proposes Rs19.58 Billion for IT and Telecom Projects, Prioritises AI, Cybersecurity and Tech Parks
ISLAMABAD The federal government has proposed allocating Rs19.58 billion for Information Technology and Telecommunications projects in the FY2026-27 budget, with a strong focus on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, startup development, and emerging technologies. Budget documents reveal that foreign funding…
IT Ministry Budget Increased by 15.8% in FY2026-27 to Accelerate Digital Transformation
ISLAMABAD The federal government has proposed a significant increase in funding for the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication in the FY2026-27 budget, underscoring its commitment to digital transformation, technology development, and e-governance initiatives. According to budget documents, the ministry’s…
Mobile Phone Taxes Remain Unchanged in Budget 2026-27 Despite IT Ministry Push
ISLAMABAD The federal government has decided against reducing taxes on mobile phones in the Budget 2026-27, despite efforts by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to secure relief for consumers and promote greater smartphone adoption across Pakistan. The decision…
Punjab Links Driving Licence System to Dastak App, Bringing Services Closer to Citizens
LAHORE The Punjab government has linked its driving licence system with the Dastak citizen services app, enabling residents to access key licensing services through a unified digital platform as part of the province’s broader e-governance strategy. The integration is expected…
Govt to Digitise National Savings Operations in Major Financial Inclusion Push
ISLAMABAD Pakistan is set to modernise its National Savings system through a comprehensive digitisation programme aimed at improving access, convenience, and transparency for millions of account holders across the country. The initiative will transform traditionally paper-based National Savings operations into…