P@SHA Welcomes IT Tax Relief in Budget 2026-27, Warns Key Reforms Still Missing
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s software industry has welcomed several incentives announced in the federal budget for FY2026-27 but cautioned that critical structural reforms required to unlock the sector’s full potential remain unaddressed. In a detailed position paper, the Pakistan Software Houses Association…
Senate Panel Approves 5% Withholding Tax on Social Media Earnings
ISLAMABAD The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to impose a 5 percent withholding tax on income earned through social media platforms, marking a significant move to bring Pakistan’s growing digital creator economy into the tax net….
LinkedIn Launches Creator Marketplace to Connect Brands with Content Creators
ISLAMABAD Professional networking platform LinkedIn has launched its own Creator Marketplace, signaling a major push into the rapidly expanding creator economy and opening new opportunities for influencers, thought leaders, and businesses to collaborate. The new platform is designed to help…
Ignite, Mobilink Bank Partner to Launch National Incubation Center in Sialkot
ISLAMABAD In a move aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem and supporting technology-driven entrepreneurship, Ignite has partnered with Mobilink Bank and CyberVision International to establish and operate the National Incubation Center (NIC) Sialkot. The agreement was signed on Tuesday under…
Phishing Surpasses Dark Web as Top Source of Stolen Personal Data, Report Finds
Phishing attacks have overtaken dark web marketplaces as the leading source of compromised personal information, underscoring a major shift in the global cybercrime landscape and raising fresh concerns over digital security. Recent findings indicate that cybercriminals are increasingly relying on…
Lahore Launches Zero-Tolerance Crackdown on E-Challan Defaulters
LAHORE The Lahore Traffic Police have launched a citywide crackdown on motorists with unpaid e-challans, introducing a zero-tolerance policy aimed at strengthening traffic law enforcement and improving road discipline through digital monitoring systems. Under directives issued by Chief Traffic Officer…
Saudi-Backed Crypto Hub Planned at Karachi Port in Major Digital Economy Push
ISLAMABAD Pakistan and Saudi partners have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a crypto and blockchain zone at Karachi Port as part of a broader plan to transform a prime waterfront site into a major…