Help at Your Fingertips:Punjab Unveils ‘Batao Maryam Ko’ for Disabled
LAHORE The Punjab government has launched a new digital platform, “Batao Maryam Ko,” aimed at supporting persons with disabilities through easier access to assistive services and welfare support. The app allows users to apply for essential items such as wheelchairs,…
Govt Unlocks Data Vault for Public Access
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication Pakistan has launched a major initiative to make government data more accessible to citizens, marking a significant step toward open governance and digital transparency. The plan aims to establish a national open…
Government Decides to Conduct Pakistan’s First-Ever IT Census Nationwide
ISLAMABAD The government has decided to carry out Pakistan’s first-ever nationwide IT census, aiming to compile comprehensive data on the country’s rapidly growing digital workforce, officials said. The initiative will be conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics in collaboration…
Punjab Tightens Private School Registration Rules to Boost Transparency and Safety
LAHORE The Punjab Government has introduced sweeping new regulations for private school registration, aiming to improve transparency, safety standards, and regulatory oversight across the education sector. Under the revised framework, all private schools will be required to disclose their full…
Pakistan Moves to Regulate 40 Million Digital Asset Users, Eyes $38 Billion Remittance Boost
LAHORE Pakistan is accelerating efforts to regulate its rapidly expanding digital asset market, targeting an estimated 40 million users and aiming to secure more than $38 billion in annual remittances through a formal financial framework, officials said. The push was…
Punjab Launches 4-Month Fast-Track IT Training to Boost Youth Skills and Jobs
LAHORE The Government of Punjab has decided to roll out a four-month accelerated IT training programme aimed at equipping young people with in-demand digital skills and improving employment prospects. The initiative, to be delivered عبر an online platform, was finalised…
Pakistan–Japan Tech Bridge Launched as Startups Eye Global Expansion at ‘Go Global’ Forum
ISLAMABAD Pakistan and Japan have deepened technology cooperation through a new startup-focused initiative aimed at accelerating global market access for Pakistani tech firms, as both countries seek to align innovation ecosystems in artificial intelligence, fintech and digital services. The development…