IT Ministry Proposes Tax Relief for Mobile Users, Seeks Boost for Telecom Sector
ISLAMABAD The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed significant tax relief for mobile users in the upcoming federal budget, recommending a gradual reduction in both advance income tax and general sales tax on telecom services to make…
JazzWorld Launches AI-Powered Weather Station to Boost Climate Preparedness
ISLAMABAD JazzWorld has launched an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled weather monitoring station at its Islamabad headquarters, marking a major step toward strengthening climate resilience through real-time environmental data and artificial intelligence-driven analytics. The initiative, unveiled ahead of World Environment Day,…
Pakistan Launches Nationwide Drive to Train 3,500 Cybersecurity Experts as Digital Threats Rise
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen its cyber defence capabilities by training more than 3,500 cybersecurity professionals, as authorities warn that future conflicts and security challenges will increasingly be fought in the digital domain. The initiative includes…
IT Ministry Seeks Major Tax Relief Package to Spur Telecom Investment, Accelerate 5G Rollout
ISLAMABAD The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has proposed a wide-ranging package of fiscal incentives for Pakistan’s telecom sector, including exemption from withholding tax, lower import duties on telecom equipment and reduced taxes on mobile handset components, in…
Government Proposes Gradual Phase-Out of Locally Manufactured 2G Feature Phones
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturing industry has voiced strong opposition to a proposed government policy that seeks to gradually phase out the local production of 2G feature phones, warning that the move could undermine investment, employment and affordable connectivity for…
5G Auction to Boost Internet Speeds, PTA Tells Parliamentary Panel
ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication that the upcoming 5G spectrum auction is expected to significantly improve internet speeds and enhance the quality of digital services across the country….
National Assembly IT Panel Criticises Delays in Karachi IT Park Project, Seeks Swift Action
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over delays in the development of the Karachi IT Park project, describing the slow progress on the flagship initiative as a matter of concern for the country’s technology…