Govt Finalises Petrol Subsidy App for Low-Income Citizens
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…
NADRA to Lead Citizen Data Protection Amid Absence of Privacy Law
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has assigned the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) a central role in safeguarding citizens’ data, as the country continues to operate without a comprehensive privacy law. The move comes amid rising concerns over data security as digital…
Govt Extends Super App Deadline After Weak Response from Tech Firms
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s government has extended the deadline for its flagship digital super app project after receiving a lukewarm response from technology companies, raising concerns over industry participation in a key digital initiative. Officials said the Ministry of Information Technology has…
NADRA Lists 3,993 E-Sahulat Centers Nationwide to Ease Citizen Services
ISLAMABAD NADRA has published a complete directory of 3,993 e-Sahulat centers across Pakistan, enabling citizens to access essential identity services without traveling long distances. The centers, now fully listed on NADRA’s official website, allow residents to apply for and renew…
PM’s New Dashboard Reveals How Govt Is Tackling Pakistan’s Energy Crisis
ISLAMABAD Following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government has launched a smart monitoring dashboard to track energy consumption and efficiency measures across federal and provincial offices amid the ongoing energy crisis. Developed by the National IT Board, the…
Critical Software Flaw Exposes Pakistani Businesses to Takeover Risk, CERT Warns
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) has issued a high-level alert over critical vulnerabilities in a widely used workflow automation tool, warning that hackers could exploit the flaws to gain full control of business systems. According to the…
Oil Marketing Companies to Fund Purchase of 24,000 Mobile Phones, Says IT Minister
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Khawaja Fatima said oil marketing companies will finance the procurement of 24,000 mobile phones for the government’s planned digital fuel subsidy system, stressing that no funds will be drawn from the national exchequer. Speaking on…