Pakistan Pushes Digital Inclusion Agenda as Shaza Khawaja Leads Key UN Women Empowerment Initiative Meeting
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), which chairs the national Steering Committee (SC) Digitalization for Women Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) Project convened a high-level meeting at the UN Women Country Office in Islamabad to review progress and strengthen coordination…
Pakistan Rolls Out Digital Wallet-Based Fuel Subsidy for Transporters Nationwide
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has begun rolling out fuel subsidies for transporters through digital wallets, marking a shift toward technology-driven distribution of financial relief amid rising petroleum prices. Officials said the government has initiated subsidies for goods transporters at a national level,…
Indian Hackers Target Pakistan’s Defence, Finance Ministries
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s key government institutions, including the ministries of defence and finance, have come under a potential cyberattack threat, prompting authorities to issue a high-priority alert. Officials said a sophisticated phishing campaign is being carried out by a suspected foreign…
Pakistan Moves to Digitise Passport and Immigration System Nationwide
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has decided to fully digitise its passport and immigration system across the country, in a major step towards modernising public services and improving efficiency. Officials said the nationwide digitisation drive aims to create a paperless system, enhancing transparency,…
Petrol Subsidy for Motorcyclists: Eligibility, App, and Quota Details Explained
ISLAMABAD The government is preparing to roll out an app-based petrol subsidy scheme aimed at providing targeted relief to low-income motorcycle and rickshaw users, as part of efforts to manage rising fuel prices and ensure support reaches deserving segments. 📊…
Govt Institutions on High Alert as Cyberattack Threat Looms in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s government institutions have been placed on high alert following warnings of potential cyberattacks targeting sensitive departments, according to a cybersecurity advisory issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team. Officials said a suspected hacking group is likely to…
Govt Moves to Secure E-Office System with Major Cybersecurity Upgrade
ISLAMABAD The government has initiated a major upgrade of its e-office system to safeguard it against rising cyber threats, directing all public institutions to shift the network to a secure internal infrastructure. According to officials, government departments have been instructed…