Government Decides to Conduct Pakistan’s First-Ever IT Census Nationwide
ISLAMABAD The government has decided to carry out Pakistan’s first-ever nationwide IT census, aiming to compile comprehensive data on the country’s rapidly growing digital workforce, officials said. The initiative will be conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in collaboration…
Punjab Tightens Private School Registration Rules to Boost Transparency and Safety
LAHORE The Punjab Government has introduced sweeping new regulations for private school registration, aiming to improve transparency, safety standards, and regulatory oversight across the education sector. Under the revised framework, all private schools will be required to disclose their full…
Pakistan Moves to Regulate 40 Million Digital Asset Users, Eyes $38 Billion Remittance Boost
LAHORE Pakistan is accelerating efforts to regulate its rapidly expanding digital asset market, targeting an estimated 40 million users and aiming to secure more than $38 billion in annual remittances through a formal financial framework, officials said. The push was…
Punjab Launches 4-Month Fast-Track IT Training to Boost Youth Skills and Jobs
LAHORE The Government of Punjab has decided to roll out a four-month accelerated IT training programme aimed at equipping young people with in-demand digital skills and improving employment prospects. The initiative, to be delivered عبر an online platform, was finalised…
Pakistan–Japan Tech Bridge Launched as Startups Eye Global Expansion at ‘Go Global’ Forum
ISLAMABAD Pakistan and Japan have deepened technology cooperation through a new startup-focused initiative aimed at accelerating global market access for Pakistani tech firms, as both countries seek to align innovation ecosystems in artificial intelligence, fintech and digital services. The development…
Senate Panel Probes Social Media Giants Over ‘Non-Cooperation’ with Pakistan’s Security Agencies
Islamabad Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology has taken notice of alleged non-cooperation by major social media platforms with national security and law enforcement agencies, summoning key officials for urgent briefings. Platforms Under Scrutiny The committee is set to…
Pakistan Accelerates Passport Digitalisation Drive to Deliver Faster, Transparent Services
Islamabad Pakistan has accelerated efforts to modernise its passport system, expanding digitalisation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and service delivery nationwide. Faster, More Efficient Processing According to officials, the upgraded system is designed to reduce processing delays and streamline…