Pakistan Orders Shift of Government Websites to Local Data Centres Under New Cybersecurity Framework
ISLAMABAD The government has decided to gradually relocate government websites and digital services hosted overseas to data centres inside Pakistan under a new national cybersecurity framework aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty and protecting critical public infrastructure. The National Cyber Emergency…
Pakistan’s First Cloud Policy Yet to Be Enforced Four Years On, Audit Flags Data Security Risks
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s first National Cloud Policy has yet to be implemented four years after its approval, with an official audit warning that delays in licensing data centres and migrating government systems to the cloud have increased cybersecurity and regulatory risks….
Pakistan Tightens Cross-Border Government Data Rules Under New National Data Governance Policy
ISLAMABAD The federal government has proposed strict new controls on the cross-border transfer of government data, making national sovereignty and security the primary conditions under Pakistan’s proposed National Data Governance Policy. According to the policy framework, public sector organizations will…
PTA Issues 47 District-Level Internet Licences in 2026 to Boost Broadband Expansion
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has taken a significant step towards expanding broadband infrastructure after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued 47 district-level Class Licences for internet services during 2026, according to official documents. The regulator granted the country’s first district-level internet licence…
TikTok Removes 22.5 Million Videos in Pakistan for Policy Violations in Q1 2026
ISLAMABAD TikTok removed more than 22.5 million videos in Pakistan during the first quarter of 2026 for violating its Community Guidelines, underscoring the platform’s intensified efforts to strengthen content moderation and online safety. According to TikTok’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement…
BingX Launches Global Community Initiative Following Enzo Fernández’s World Cup Goal
PakistanBingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, is celebrating one of the defining moments on football’s biggest stage after its global brand ambassador, Enzo Fernández, scored Argentina’s decisive goal to secure a dramatic comeback victory and a place in…
PTML Seeks PTA Approval for New Brand Ahead of Telenor-Ufone Merger Rebranding
ISLAMABAD Pakistan Telecommunication Mobile Limited (PTML) has sought prior approval from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for a proposed new brand name following the planned merger of Telenor Pakistan and Ufone, according to official sources. The telecom regulator has informed…