Social Media Firewall Sparks Debate in Senate Session
The alleged shutdown of a controversial social media firewall came under discussion in the Senate, with Senator Kamran Murtaza questioning the government over reports suggesting the system had been deactivated. Speaking during the session, the senator asked whether the firewall,…
Punjab Safe Cities Authority Launches Online Complaint Tracking System
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has rolled out an online complaint tracking system aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in handling cases registered through its 15 emergency helplines. The initiative enables citizens to monitor the progress of their complaints…
SBP Unveils ‘Cyber Shield’ to Fortify Pakistan’s Banking System Against Digital Threats
The State Bank of Pakistan has launched “Cyber Shield,” a comprehensive cyber resilience framework aimed at strengthening the country’s banking system as digital financial services continue to expand at a rapid pace. The initiative is designed to enhance cybersecurity governance,…
FBR Expands Digital Tax Net, Orders POS Installation Across 14+ Sectors Nationwide
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed businesses across more than 14 sectors to install point-of-sale (POS) systems, significantly widening the scope of digital tax monitoring as authorities step up efforts to improve compliance and document the economy. In…
Regulatory delays stall foreign LEO investment, hurt Pakistan’s digitalisation drive
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operators have held government and regulatory bodies responsible for prolonged delays in issuing licences required to launch satellite-based internet services in Pakistan, industry officials told Pakistan Digital Post. At least five companies interested in entering…
SECP Mandates Full Digitisation of Shares for Unlisted Companies to Boost Transparency
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved sweeping reforms to fully digitise share ownership of unlisted companies, requiring a shift from physical share certificates to electronic book-entry form through the Central Depository System (CDS). The CDS is…
GlowBug Technologies Joins National CERT as Technology Innovation Partner Under Cyber Initiative
Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has formalised a strategic partnership with GlowBug Technologies (GBT) under the Cyber Innovation Ecosystem (CIE) initiative, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s cyber resilience framework. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…