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 Who Will Get the Subsidy? Officials say the scheme isContinue Reading
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 the committee that banks typically do not connect directly withContinue Reading
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 internet, enabling seamless live streaming, high-quality video calls, and fasterContinue Reading
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 launch phishing campaigns aimed at stealing sensitive information from governmentContinue Reading
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 to disconnect the e-office system from the public internet andContinue Reading
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 sharp increase in SMS charges, which have surged from aroundContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD The government has finalised a mobile application aimed at delivering targeted petrol subsidies to low-income citizens, as part of efforts to manage rising fuel costs and the ongoing energy crisis. Officials said the app-based system will allocate fixed fuel quotas to eligible users, particularly motorcyclists and rickshaw drivers, ensuringContinue Reading