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Senate committee tried to ban Cyberpunk, wrongly called it an “online game”

While a senate committee focused on technology might not consist of passionate gamers, surely it must be doing enough...

in Gaming
Feb 5 · >

The Senate Standing committee of IT is concerned over budget-cut in HEC funding

The Senate Standing Committee for Information and Technology have risen concerned regarding the budget cut for the Higher Education...

Jul 17 · >

Pakistan Will Have 5G in 5 Years, PTA tells Senate Committee

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) asked for an extension to give the final plan for the launch of 5G technology...

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Sep 17 · >

Chairperson Senate committee on IT calls for action against misuse of social media

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator and Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom, Rubina Khalid has recently...

Jul 19 · >

Senate panel calls to form policy for resolving mobile registration issues of overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistanis who intend to visit Pakistan in the near future seem worried about how much duties they have...

in Mobile
Jul 11 · >

Committee formed to revise laws to tackle fake news on social media: Senate panel

Social media has become increasingly popular all across the world as it has made the interaction between people a...

Jul 11 · >

Senate committee summons PTA & FIA over offensive content on social media

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Technology has asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Federal Investigation Agency...

Jul 9 · >

Senate body raises concern over PTA giving data access to spy firm

The Senate Standing Committee during a meeting on Thursday expressed concerns regarding the data access to data being given...

May 24 · >

CSS aspirants may get Urdu as an optional language, Senate passes resolution

The upper legislative chamber of Pakistan, Senate has recently passed a resolution that seeks to allow Central Superior Services...

May 17 · >

All Govt Ministries to get E-Offices: Senate Committee

To ensure efficiency, accuracy, good governance, transparency, and accountability in decision making and delivery of efficient and cost-effective public...

Apr 3 · >

Senate board recommends a change in mobile phones registration system

A Senate body has requested the ministry of information technology (IT) to review the proposed registration system for mobile...

Mar 14 · >

Possibility of cyber-attack from India, Senate body expresses fear

Members of the senate standing committee on Information Technology (IT) advised the IT ministry to stay alert and keep...

Mar 14 · >

Senate Committee rejects 53% proposed cut in IT budget

The Senate has struck down a proposal asking for a staggering 53% cut in the IT budget today citing...

Feb 16 · >

Senate Committee suggests installing optic fibre from Karachi to Gawadar

Senate Standing Committee wants concerned authorities to connect Gawadar with Karachi and hence the rest of the city through...

Jun 30 · >

IT Committee of Senate discloses a scam of Rs. 500 million by IT Ministry

A sub-committee of Senate’s Standing Committee for Information and Technology has disclosed that the Universal Service Fund (USF) worth...

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Dec 20 · >

Senate finally approves the Cyber Crime Bill with over 50 amendments

Today the Senate has given a final nod to the pending approval of the Cyber Crime Bill, recommending, over...

Jul 29 · >

Senate body adopts Cyber Crime Bill with some amendments

The Senate, today, has finally adopted the controversial Cyber Crime Bill. Last week news arose that the Senate standing...

Jul 26 · >

Cyber Crime Bill to be passed by Senate in amended form next week

The controversial “Cyber Crime Bill of Pakistan” or to be more technical the “Electronic Crime Bill 2016” is expected...

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Jul 23 · >

Senate passes bill for Capital University of Science & Technology

After the National Assembly’s approval, the Senate has also passed a bill for the establishment of Capital University of...

Jul 11 · >

Govt. Refuses to Delay 3G/4G Licenses’ Auction Against the Advice of Senate Committee

It appeared, albeit momentarily, that the auction process of 3G/4G licenses to telecom operators had hit another obstacle after...

Apr 11 · >

SBP is Working on Pakistan’s First Ever Digital Currency

Getting its own CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) would give Pakistan a number of benefits including easier digital payment,...

Jul 21 · >

Pakistan Ruet e Hilal Bill Passed; Declares 3-Year Jail For False Moon Sighting

In a bid to resolve the perennial disputes surrounding the sighting of the crescent moon, the National Assembly of...

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Jun 2 · >

Pakistan’s Anti-Crypto Stance: Examining the Impact and Conditions From FATF

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance and Revenue has recently stated that cryptocurrency cannot be legalized in the nation...

May 30 · >

Cryptocurrency Banned as Government Prioritizes Financial Security and AI Investment

Last week, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha, made a significant announcement declaring that cryptocurrency would never...

May 24 · >