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 first province in the country to set up the ProvincialContinue Reading
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 upcoming federal budget, targets initiatives spanning emerging technologies, industrial research,Continue Reading
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 transparency, is currently displaying an “Invalid Response from Server” messageContinue Reading
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 Kamran Murtaza sought an official explanation from the government regardingContinue Reading
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 of the largest-ever gatherings in Pakistan focused on financial innovationContinue Reading
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, reportedly installed to regulate and monitor online content, had beenContinue Reading
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 round-the-clock, marking a significant step toward improving public service deliveryContinue Reading