Poor Internet Connectivity: Why Local-Level Fibre Internet Could Be Pakistan’s Next Big Solution
Introduction Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its digital development. With a population exceeding 240 million, the country represents one of South Asia’s largest and most promising digital markets. Yet, beneath the surface of urban progress lies a stark…
Gates Foundation, Pakistan Move to Deepen Cooperation on AI, Data and Health Tech
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja held talks with a high-level delegation from the Gates Foundation, with both sides agreeing to explore stronger cooperation in artificial intelligence, data systems, health technology, financial inclusion and capacity…
Birth Certificate at Your Doorstep? ‘Digital Pakistan’ Promise Tested as Citizens Are Still Forced to Visit Government Offices
Pakistan’s push towards a digitally connected state is facing questions over how effectively online government services work from end to end, after a citizen’s attempt to obtain his father’s death certificate turned into a prolonged cycle of online applications, failed…
Pakistan, DCO Discuss Stronger Digital Cooperation at LEAP 2026
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja held a meeting with Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Secretary-General Deemah Al-Yahya on the sidelines of the global technology conference LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, with both sides discussing ways to deepen…
Islamabad’s Public Healthcare Overhaul: Government Pledges Total Digitalization of Federal Hospitals Following PIMS Tragedy
ISLAMABAD The Islamabad administration has decided to completely digitalize the management and operational systems of all government hospitals in the federal capital following a tragic incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The decision comes in the wake…
Pakistan Showcases Digital Transformation at LEAP 2026, Tech Destination Pavilion Opens in Riyadh
Pakistan has showcased its growing digital economy and technology sector at LEAP 2026, with Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlighting the country’s digital transformation and formally inaugurating the Tech Destination Pakistan Pavilion in Riyadh. Addressing…
Pakistan Moves to Create Centralised Criminal Database With Unique IDs
Pakistan’s Interior Ministry is moving to establish a centralised national criminal database that would bring together law-enforcement records from across the country and assign a unique identification number to individuals listed as offenders. Under the proposed system, criminal records currently…