Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the mandatory use of artificial intelligence in schools across the province, positioning AI as a core pillar of education reform and modern governance in Pakistan’s most populous province. Calling artificial intelligence essential for evidence-based policymaking, institutional reform and improved public service delivery,Continue Reading
Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has completed a five-day Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) training programme for government officials, underscoring a renewed push to bolster cybersecurity preparedness and risk management across the public sector. Organised by National CERT’s Capacity Building Directorate, the programmeContinue Reading
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has opened applications for Batch 2 of the SkillBridge Apprenticeship Program, expanding a flagship initiative aimed at easing the transition of young IT graduates into the professional workforce. Under the six-month paid apprenticeship, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs30,000 whileContinue Reading
Pakistan is set to see its first wave of affordable 5G smartphones, with locally assembled devices expected to enter the market at prices starting from around Rs30,000, even before commercial 5G services officially go live. Industry and regulatory sources say local mobile phone assemblers, working closely with the government, areContinue Reading
As families increasingly rely on digital platforms to stay connected, new cybersecurity risks are emerging alongside the convenience, according to a global study released by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The research shows that digital communication has become central to modern family life. Around 86% of people now use messaging apps toContinue Reading
The federal government has unveiled a far-reaching overhaul of Pakistan’s telecom laws, aiming to accelerate the rollout of high-speed internet and mobile networks while tightening oversight of key sector regulators and state-run institutions. Under the proposed Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) (Amendment) Act, 2026, authorities plan to cut red tape for telecomContinue Reading
Pakistan Post will complete its nationwide digital transformation by January 2027, marking a major overhaul of the country’s postal services as part of broader efforts to modernise public-sector operations and meet international service standards. Officials said the Ministry of Communications has launched the Automation of Post Office Project, a flagshipContinue Reading