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, improve incident response mechanisms and foster closer coordination among banks,Continue Reading
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 an official notification, the tax authority said hospitality businesses —Continue Reading
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 the Pakistani market are awaiting final regulatory clearance. While theContinue Reading
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 operated by the Central Depository Company (CDC), which will overseeContinue Reading
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) was signed at National CERT headquarters in Islamabad, marking whatContinue Reading
Huawei, a global leader in ICT solutions, has reinforced its commitment to Pakistan’s digital transformation journey. As Pakistan enters a critical phase of digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is positioned as a key enabler for economic growth, governance efficiency, and ICT innovation. Huawei is uniquely positioned to support this transitionContinue Reading
Pakistan’s federal government has placed youth digital training at the centre of its economic strategy, with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja saying the country could transform its economic trajectory “in months, not decades” by equipping young people with connectivity, devices and modern technology skills. Addressing moreContinue Reading