SBP Highlights Surge in Online Transactions

    By Salman Khan | November 3, 2025

    SBP has released its Annual Report on Payment Systems 2024–25, highlighting the rapid progress of the country toward a digitally driven payment landscape. The report outlines how the payment ecosystem in Pakistan expanded remarkably during the fiscal year, supported by strong regulatory initiatives, upgraded infrastructure, and widespread adoption of digital banking platforms. Retail payments climbed…

    How to Lodge a Crypto Fraud Complaint in Pakistan

    By Salman Khan | November 3, 2025

    Pakistan has rolled out its first centralized complaint system to help cryptocurrency investors report scams and fraudulent trading schemes with greater efficiency and transparency. PVARA has launched a Grievance Cell to handle complaints on crypto fraud, false ads, and disputes with virtual-asset service providers. Officials said the initiative is designed to bring order to the…

    CDA Announces Total Shops Now Accepting Digital Payments

    By Salman Khan | October 31, 2025

    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…

    PM Shehbaz Launches Youth Laptop Scheme 2025

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 30, 2025

    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…

    Karachi Police Warn of Fake E-Challan SMS Amid Court Petition

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 30, 2025

    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 Launches Faceless E-Ticketing for Safer Roads

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    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 and MoITT Launch AI Literacy Program in Pakistan

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    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 AI Minister ‘Pregnant’ With 83 Digital Aides

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    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…

    Pakistan-China Partnership Aims for Climate-Resilient Farming

    By Salman Khan | October 22, 2025

    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 and AARI Collaborate to Digitally Modernize Punjab Agriculture

    By Salman Khan | October 22, 2025

    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,…