Digital Pakistan Milestone: Smartphone Usage Climbs to 71.6%, Broadband Users Cross 161 Million
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s digital transformation gained further momentum during FY2025-26, with smartphone adoption, broadband connectivity, and mobile penetration reaching new highs, according to the latest Economic Survey. The survey showed that smartphone usage in the country increased by 0.6 percentage points,…
Pakistan’s ICT Exports Surge to $3.38 Billion as Freelancers and 5G Drive Digital Growth
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector posted robust growth during the current fiscal year, with exports rising 19.7 percent to reach $3.38 billion, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26, underscoring the sector’s growing role in the national economy….
Pakistan Launches Unified Nikah Registration Service Through Asaan Khidmat Centres
ISLAMABAD In a citizen-friendly initiative launched on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Centres have introduced a unified Nikah registration service aimed at simplifying marriage-related procedures and reducing financial burdens on families. The new service seeks…
Pakistan’s Youth Earning Through Freelancing and Digital Platforms, Says IT Minister
ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that Pakistan’s young population is demonstrating remarkable talent by generating income through freelancing and a growing range of digital platforms, underscoring the country’s expanding role in the…
Punjab Completes 17,000-Camera Surveillance Network Across All Districts
LAHORE Punjab has completed the deployment of a province-wide surveillance network comprising more than 17,000 cameras, marking one of the largest public security and monitoring initiatives undertaken by a provincial government in Pakistan. Officials said the camera network now spans…
BISP to Roll Out Digital Wallet Payments Nationwide from July 2026
ISLAMABAD In a major step toward Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is set to launch nationwide digital wallet-based payments from July 2026, enabling millions of beneficiaries to receive financial assistance directly through mobile wallets and…
Pakistan Launches Digital Passport Fee Payment System in Major E-Governance Push
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has launched a new digital passport fee payment system, allowing citizens to pay passport fees electronically through banking channels and digital payment platforms, in a move aimed at modernizing public services and reducing reliance on manual processes. The…