The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced that all retail outlets operating under its trade license system must now accept digital payments to support a cashless economy. A total of 38,819 retail shops across Islamabad are now officially enabled to process digital transactions, helping modernize the retail sector and reduce dependence on physical cash. This…
Government to distribute 100,000 laptops on merit to university students nationwide under Digital Pakistan drive. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 and announced the distribution of 100,000 laptops to students across Pakistan on a merit basis. The initiative, part of the government’s Digital Pakistan program, aims to equip young people…
Residents urged to verify fines only through official platforms as city rolls out digital traffic system; court petition questions fairness of penalties. The Karachi Traffic Police has issued a public warning over a wave of fake e-challan SMS messages being circulated under its name, calling them fraudulent and misleading. Citizens have been cautioned against sharing…
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Faceless E-Ticketing System in Karachi on Monday, calling it a major step toward transparent and efficient traffic management. Murad Ali explained that the automated system will remove human interference and favoritism in traffic enforcement, as advanced cameras will now detect violations. Shah added the initiative ensures justice and…
Meta, in partnership with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), today hosted “Future in Focus: AI and Innovation,” an event dedicated to advancing digital transformation in Pakistan. The gathering brought together government leaders, industry experts, and academia to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation nationwide. At the event, Meta…
Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has made an unusual announcement regarding the country’s first AI-generated government minister, revealing that she is “pregnant” with 83 digital offspring. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue in Germany, Rama stated that the AI minister, named Diella, will “give birth” to 83 artificial intelligence-based assistants. Each of these AI entities…
In a significant stride toward modernizing Pakistan’s agriculture, Syngenta Pakistan brought together the Government of Punjab delegation and the Syngenta Group China leadership during an official visit to Beijing. The meeting, led by Mr. Fu Su (President, Syngenta Group China) and Mr. Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani (Minister of Agriculture, Punjab), explored new avenues to strengthen…
Telenor Pakistan has announced a collaboration with the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI), Faisalabad, to transform Punjab’s agriculture sector through digital innovation, research-based agri advisory, and sustainable farming practices. Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed at Telenor Pakistan’s Headquarters 345 in Islamabad by Ahsan Maykan, Chief Marketing Officer at Telenor Pakistan, and Dr. Sajid-Ur-Rahman DG,…
Internet users across Pakistan continue to face sluggish speeds and unstable connectivity despite telecom operators rerouting traffic through China to counter the ongoing disruptions. The connectivity crisis began after two major events this week, including an Amazon Web Services outage on Monday and a PEACE submarine cable fault on Tuesday. These consecutive disruptions significantly affected…
Karachi police announced that they successfully made the first-ever arrest using facial recognition technology, marking a milestone in law enforcement operations. DIG Syed Asad Raza explained that the operation started when an emergency response vehicle operator received an alert about a motorcyclist with a criminal history. The ERV team immediately intercepted the motorcyclist, verified his…