IT Industry
Pakistani IT Companies Illegally Using Starlink for Uninterrupted Internet?
Karachi: As Pakistan continues to grapple with persistent internet disruptions, several IT companies have reportedly turned to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service, despite it…
Top Tech Moments for Pakistan in 2024
Pakistan’s technology sector achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, showcasing its rapid growth and global potential. From soaring IT exports to pioneering fintech innovations, the country…
PTA Makes VPN Registration for Freelancers Simple with Mobile Numbers
ISLAMABAD: A virtual private network (VPN) can now be registered using a mobile phone number, according to the country’s internet regulator. To facilitate the legitimate,…
Final Day to Register VPNs and Keep Them Active
To block unregistered VPNs, PTA has set today as the deadline. Despite PTA’s repeated requests, no one has responded to their extension request from November…
Challenges Mount for Digital Community in Sustaining Livelihoods
ISLAMABAD: Shahzad Arshad, chairman of the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan, stated that Pakistan’s digital community continues to face poor internet speeds and…
NADRA Reveals Innovative Biometric Technology at IDEAS 2024
At IDEAS 2024, the renowned international defense exhibition held biennially in Karachi, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) showcased its state-of-the-art biometric technologies. This…
IT Ministry Has Spent Rs. 70 Billion On Telecom Infrastructure & Digital Connectivity
Speaking at his farewell, former Minister of IT and Telecom, Syed Amin-ul-Haq discussed some key developments that the MoITT has performed during his 3 years…
IT Ministry Plans to Train 15,000 Pakistanis in New and Specialized Technologies
Enrolling under the “Capacity Building of IT Industry in Specialization Technologies & Platforms,” the 15,000 students will be trained for complex technologies like BlockChain, Machine…
Leading Tech Entrepreneurs and Freelancers Urge Government to Restore Internet Services
A statement signed by tech entrepreneurs, CEO’s, high-profile individuals and major organizations states that the shutdowns and blocking of internet services limits the rights of peaceful…
Balochistan Launches Project For Inclusion of Women in the Digital Economy
Launched on Women’s day, this project aims to provide the women of Balochistan Computer literacy, financial independence and economic empowerment The Parliamentary Secretary of Law,…
Unresolved Tax Issues Will Further Damage IT Exports; Says IT Ministry
Data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows that ITeS revenue is at a 10% month by month decline and at 4% year on year…
Pakistani Tech Firm ‘Systems Limited’ Gets the Forbes Asia’s Best Under a Billion’ Title
Forbes recently published its list of the best billion-dollar revenue companies in the Asia-Pacific region. The list included a lot of names from different countries…
Pakistan on the Verge of an IT Revolution
Pakistan, a nation of 220 million people, has significant human and knowledge capital since almost 60% of its population is between the ages of 15…