National Assembly Committee Criticizes IT Ministry Over IT Export Claims
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication on Thursday saw heated debate over the Ministry of IT’s role in promoting IT exports, with committee member Dr. Zulfiqar sharply questioning the ministry’s performance. Dr. Zulfiqar criticised claims by…
IT Secretary Denies Firewall Shutdown, Says Web Monitoring System Fully Functional
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Thursday took up reports regarding the alleged shutdown of a social media firewall, with the government firmly denying any such move and clarifying that the web monitoring system remains fully…
Electronic Transactions Amendment Bill 2026 Deferred by NA IT Committee
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Thursday discussed the Electronic Transactions Amendment Bill 2026 but decided to defer it for further consultation. Officials from the Ministry of IT told the committee that additional discussion and stakeholder…
PTA to Complete Two Telecom Mergers Before March 10
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Wednesday was briefed by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on the imminent merger of two major telecom companies ahead of the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. PTA Chairman told the committee…
Firewall Shutdown Issue Raised in NA IT Committee Meeting
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication on Thursday debated reports regarding the alleged shutdown of a social media firewall, with the government firmly rejecting claims of any disruption or conflict with the upcoming 5G spectrum auction….
Senate Panel Reviews 5G Auction Plans as PTA Confirms $45m Pre-Bid Deposits
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication, chaired by Amin-ul-Haque, on Wednesday reviewed preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction, with the telecom regulator confirming that all three major operators have deposited mandatory pre-bid guarantees. Opening the session,…
Punjab Unveils First-Ever Anti-Drone Unit, Cybercrime Cell Under New Intelligence Hub
In a major step to modernise provincial security, the Punjab government on Wednesday approved the establishment of Pakistan’s first provincial anti-drone unit and a dedicated cybercrime cell, as part of a newly launched intelligence coordination centre. Punjab has become the…