Pakistan Moves to Digitise Passport and Immigration System Nationwide
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has decided to fully digitise its passport and immigration system across the country, in a major step towards modernising public services and improving efficiency. Officials said the nationwide digitisation drive aims to create a paperless system, enhancing transparency,…
Petrol Subsidy for Motorcyclists: Eligibility, App, and Quota Details Explained
ISLAMABAD The government is preparing to roll out an app-based petrol subsidy scheme aimed at providing targeted relief to low-income motorcycle and rickshaw users, as part of efforts to manage rising fuel prices and ensure support reaches deserving segments. đź“Š…
Telcos Say Banks Set SMS Alert Charges as Senate Scrutiny Intensifies
ISLAMABAD Telecom operators have clarified that banks, not telecom companies, are primarily responsible for setting SMS alert charges, following a heated debate in the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue over rising costs for banking customers. Industry representatives told…
Islamabad Airport Becomes Pakistan’s First 5G-Enabled Airport
ISLAMABAD Islamabad International Airport has become the first airport in Pakistan to introduce 5G connectivity, marking a significant step forward in the country’s digital infrastructure, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced. Passengers at the airport can now access ultra-fast 5G…
Govt Institutions on High Alert as Cyberattack Threat Looms in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s government institutions have been placed on high alert following warnings of potential cyberattacks targeting sensitive departments, according to a cybersecurity advisory issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team. Officials said a suspected hacking group is likely to…
Govt Moves to Secure E-Office System with Major Cybersecurity Upgrade
ISLAMABAD The government has initiated a major upgrade of its e-office system to safeguard it against rising cyber threats, directing all public institutions to shift the network to a secure internal infrastructure. According to officials, government departments have been instructed…
Banks and Telecome Companies Robbed Rs18 Billion from Customers via SMS Alerts, Senate Committee Questions Pricing
Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Finance has raised serious concerns over banks charging customers up to Rs3.40 per SMS alert, calling for a detailed review of pricing practices. During the committee meeting, lawmakers questioned banking and telecom officials over the…