Electronic Transactions Amendment Bill 2026 Deferred by NA IT Committee
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology on Thursday discussed the Electronic Transactions Amendment Bill 2026 but decided to defer it for further consultation. Officials from the Ministry of IT told the committee that additional discussion and stakeholder…
Firewall Shutdown Issue Raised in NA IT Committee Meeting
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecommunication on Thursday debated reports regarding the alleged shutdown of a social media firewall, with the government firmly rejecting claims of any disruption or conflict with the upcoming 5G spectrum auction….
Punjab Unveils First-Ever Anti-Drone Unit, Cybercrime Cell Under New Intelligence Hub
In a major step to modernise provincial security, the Punjab government on Wednesday approved the establishment of Pakistan’s first provincial anti-drone unit and a dedicated cybercrime cell, as part of a newly launched intelligence coordination centre. Punjab has become the…
Ministry Seeks Rs10 Billion to Power 38 Science and Technology Projects Nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed an allocation of Rs10 billion to fund 38 development projects aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s research and innovation landscape, official sources said on Tuesday. The proposed funding, submitted for consideration in the…
Islamabad’s ‘Durust Daam’ App Hit by Glitch Amid Price Monitoring Drive
An official mobile application launched to help curb inflation in the capital has become non-functional, leaving consumers unable to check government-notified prices of fruits and vegetables. The “Durust Daam” app, introduced in 2019 by the district administration to enhance price…
Conflicting Claims Over Firewall Fuel Public Concern as Govt Remains Silent
Conflicting claims over whether a controversial internet firewall is operational or has been shut down have triggered public concern, with the government yet to issue a formal clarification. The matter was debated in the Senate a day earlier, where Senator…
DIFC’s Dubai FinTech Summit Goes Global with Pakistan Digital Authority
First international expansion of Dubai FinTech Summit will be held in partnership with Pakistan Digital Authority on 18 and 19 August 2026. Collaboration solidifies Pakistan’s status as a strategic global FinTech growth market. The Summit is set to be one…