80% Vehicles Now Digitised with M-Tag as Pakistan Pushes Smart Road Reforms
Islamabad: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in road digitalisation, with 80% of vehicles now equipped with M-Tags, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan said on Tuesday, calling it a key step towards fully digital motorways and highways. The…
Pakistan Set to Assume Chairmanship of Digital Cooperation Organization
Pakistan is set to formally assume the chairmanship of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) during the body’s 5th General Assembly, marking a key milestone in the country’s growing digital diplomacy. The official handover of the DCO council presidency will take…
Punjab Moves to Modern Farming with Tech-Based Agriculture Plan
The Punjab cabinet on Tuesday approved a revised PC-1 of the “Agriculture Innovation and Technology 2021–2025” project, signaling a shift towards technology-based farming to improve productivity and reduce water wastage across the province. The decision was taken at a cabinet…
TCS, Japan’s Nippon Express Form Strategic Partnership to Boost Pakistan’s Trade Connectivity
Islamabad: Pakistan’s leading logistics conglomerate TCS Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan’s global logistics giant Nippon Express Group, in a move aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s supply chain infrastructure and expanding trade connectivity with international markets. Under the…
MoITT Receives Six Applications from Cloud Service Providers Under Cloud First Policy
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has received six applications from cloud service providers seeking accreditation under the government’s Cloud First Policy, officials familiar with the development said. According to ministry sources, the applications are currently under…
PTA Urges Parents to Set Screen Time Limits to Protect Children
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised parents to introduce clear screen time limits for children, warning that excessive and unsupervised internet usage poses growing risks to minors in Pakistan’s expanding digital landscape. In a public advisory, the telecom…
NADRA to Temporarily Suspend Satellite Services at 108 Centres in Remote Areas
Islamabad: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a temporary suspension of its satellite-based services at 108 registration centres located in remote regions across Pakistan due to scheduled technical maintenance. According to an official notification, the services will…