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    Govt Extends Super App Deadline After Weak Response from Tech Firms
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    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…

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    NADRA Lists 3,993 E-Sahulat Centers Nationwide to Ease Citizen Services
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    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…

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    PM’s New Dashboard Reveals How Govt Is Tackling Pakistan’s Energy Crisis
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    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…

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    Critical Software Flaw Exposes Pakistani Businesses to Takeover Risk, CERT Warns
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    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…

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    Govt Finalises Petrol Subsidy App for Low-Income Citizens
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    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…

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    **Petrol Price Hike Sparks Uncertainty as Motorcycle Subsidy Faces Delays** ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices, intensifying financial pressure on low-income commuters, particularly motorcycle riders, as a promised subsidy scheme remains delayed. Despite earlier commitments, the government has yet to finalize a framework for subsidizing fuel for low-income motorcycle users. Officials have not clarified whether the subsidy will be distributed through a mobile application or an SMS-based verification system, leaving millions uncertain about relief measures. Sources indicate that the Ministry of IT is still testing a dedicated mobile application intended to manage subsidy distribution. However, technical issues have emerged during the testing phase, further delaying implementation. Under the proposed system, only motorcycles registered in the user’s name would qualify, and verification may require a formal vehicle registration card rather than ownership documents. Meanwhile, the government has not provided a clear timeline on how the subsidy will be executed, though an official announcement is expected within the next two days. The provincial government in Sindh has opposed the mobile application-based approach, with the Chief Minister suggesting that subsidies be transferred directly to beneficiaries through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), a move aimed at ensuring transparency and wider accessibility. Previously, the federal government had announced a subsidy of Rs2,000 per month for up to 20 liters of petrol, effectively reducing the price by Rs100 per liter for eligible motorcycle users. However, in the absence of implementation, riders across the country continue to bear the burden of rising fuel costs. Until a clear mechanism is finalized and rolled out, relief for millions of daily commuters remains uncertain.
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    Govt Turns to Digital Vouchers for Petrol Subsidy, 24,000 Devices to Be Procured

    ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s government has decided to roll out a targeted fuel subsidy through a mobile application, as it seeks to cushion the impact of a deepening energy crisis while tightening oversight of petrol distribution, officials said. The Ministry of Information…

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    Zong Champions Climate Action with Major Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad
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    Zong Champions Climate Action with Major Tree Plantation Drive in Islamabad

    ISLAMABAD Reinforcing its position as a responsible technology leader, Zong, Pakistan’s leading technology service enterprise has advanced its sustainability agenda through a tree plantation drive in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Government of Pakistan and…

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