MoITT Receives Six Applications from Cloud Service Providers Under Cloud First Policy

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Islamabad: Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has received six applications from cloud service providers seeking accreditation under the government’s Cloud First Policy, officials familiar with the development said. According to ministry sources, the applications are currently under review as part of the accreditation process designed to ensureContinue Reading

**World Bank, PRA Join Hands to Digitise Punjab’s Tax System** The World Bank and the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) have agreed on a joint roadmap to digitise tax collection in Punjab, marking a major step toward greater transparency, improved compliance and a shift to a cashless economy. The understanding was reached during a meeting between a World Bank delegation and PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra, where both sides endorsed a working plan to fully digitalise the province’s tax administration. Under the initiative, PRA’s electronic tax systems will be integrated with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) database to strengthen oversight, reduce manual intervention and curb tax evasion. Officials said tighter digital controls would help prevent revenue leakage and manipulation of records, while making tax processes faster and more efficient for businesses and consumers alike. As part of the reform push, consumers in the hotel and restaurant sector are already being offered incentives of up to 11 per cent tax relief on debit and credit card payments to encourage cashless transactions. The World Bank welcomed PRA’s reform agenda and assured technical and operational support for the rollout of the digital framework. The collaboration signals deeper engagement between the international lender and provincial authorities to modernise tax administration, expand business registration and widen the tax base across Punjab. The move aligns with broader efforts to build an e-economy, using technology-driven solutions to improve compliance, boost revenue mobilisation and strengthen the sustainability of public finances.

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The World Bank and the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) have agreed on a joint roadmap to digitise tax collection in Punjab, marking a major step toward greater transparency, improved compliance and a shift to a cashless economy. The understanding was reached during a meeting between a World Bank delegation andContinue Reading

Pakistan Launches AI Tool to Tackle Online Child Abuse

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Pakistan has launched a new artificial intelligence–based system aimed at strengthening efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation, as authorities move to modernise investigations amid rising digital abuse. The system, named Katalyst, has been developed through a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, the Narcotics Control Division, and the UK-PakistanContinue Reading

AI Steps Into Education to Ease Teachers Workload in Pakistan

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Islamabad Artificial intelligence is making its way into Pakistan’s classrooms, offering tools designed to help teachers focus more on student engagement and learning while automating routine tasks such as grading and lesson planning. According to officials, AI-powered platforms can generate interactive lesson plans in seconds, streamline administrative work, and provideContinue Reading

Punjab Introduces Online Biometric Vehicle Verification via PAK-ID

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The Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has launched an online biometric vehicle verification system through PAK-ID, allowing citizens and overseas Pakistanis to verify vehicle ownership digitally without visiting government offices. Developed in collaboration with NADRA, the new system enables vehicle owners to complete biometric verification from home using the PAK-IDContinue Reading