Islamabad’s ‘Durust Daam’ App Hit by Glitch Amid Price Monitoring Drive
An official mobile application launched to help curb inflation in the capital has become non-functional, leaving consumers unable to check government-notified prices of fruits and vegetables. The “Durust Daam” app, introduced in 2019 by the district administration to enhance price…
Telecom Revenue Surges 31.6% in Three Years, Senate Told
ISLAMABAD, Feb 22, 2026 — Pakistan’s telecom sector recorded a 31.6 per cent increase in revenue between 2022 and 2025, reaching Rs1,075 billion, according to a performance report presented in the Senate. In a written reply submitted on behalf of…
Conflicting Claims Over Firewall Fuel Public Concern as Govt Remains Silent
Conflicting claims over whether a controversial internet firewall is operational or has been shut down have triggered public concern, with the government yet to issue a formal clarification. The matter was debated in the Senate a day earlier, where Senator…
DIFC’s Dubai FinTech Summit Goes Global with Pakistan Digital Authority
First international expansion of Dubai FinTech Summit will be held in partnership with Pakistan Digital Authority on 18 and 19 August 2026. Collaboration solidifies Pakistan’s status as a strategic global FinTech growth market. The Summit is set to be one…
Social Media Firewall Sparks Debate in Senate Session
The alleged shutdown of a controversial social media firewall came under discussion in the Senate, with Senator Kamran Murtaza questioning the government over reports suggesting the system had been deactivated. Speaking during the session, the senator asked whether the firewall,…
Punjab Safe Cities Authority Launches Online Complaint Tracking System
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…
PTA Deny Reports of Social Media Firewall Shutdown
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…