In a landmark step towards advancing Pakistan–KSA digital collaboration, GO AI Hub, Pakistan was inaugurated today in Islamabad through joint initiative of Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) and KSA’s GO Telecom (Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company).The launch marks a major milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure and human capital development,…
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concern but a present reality, bringing with it ethical challenges that demand urgent action. Marking Global Ethics Day, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CISI (the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) warn that without improved skills, stronger governance and aligned policies, the profession risks losing…
PTCL has announced that repair work on the country undersea communication cable has been completed, restoring nationwide internet connectivity. The company had earlier cautioned users about potential slow speeds and temporary outages lasting up to eighteen hours due to ongoing maintenance activities. PTCL confirmed that the affected section of the submarine network has been fully…
A recent Kaspersky survey found that 69.5 percent of computer users in Pakistan experienced jokes or pranks played on unlocked devices in workplaces nationwide. The poll revealed that 39.5 percent of such incidents were caused by colleagues, while 30 percent involved friends or relatives playing tricks on personal devices. Only 1.8 percent of respondents admitted…
Pakistani citizens can now apply for and receive their child B-Form or Child Registration Certificate without visiting any NADRA office, following a major digital upgrade. According to NADRA, citizens can easily generate the B-Form through the Pak ID mobile application and view it directly within the app interface. Once approved, users can tap the PDF…
Amazon is preparing to launch its Project Kuiper satellite broadband services in Pakistan by the end of 2026, marking a significant step in digital transformation. The initiative follows a meeting between Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Amazon representatives from the Low Earth Orbit satellite program. Discussions centered on expanding digital…
Google has announced free one-year access to the Gemini AI Pro plan for eligible university students in Pakistan aged eighteen years and above. The initiative aims to strengthen digital learning and enhance creativity among university students across the country through advanced artificial intelligence tools. According to Google, the Gemini AI Pro plan includes a range…
The Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITeS (P@sha) and the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) have signed agreement to boost digital linkages between Pakistan and Malaysia. Ministry of Commerce in a statement said that YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo, Minister for Digital of Malaysia called on Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister for…
Global experts, regional delegates to discuss boosting productivity through digital transformation Islamabad, October 5, 2025 — The National Productivity Organization (NPO) Pakistan, in collaboration with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Japan, is organizing an international workshop on digital productivity.Government Pushes Digital Access Across Punjab NPO has has invited national and international media outlets to cover…
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) and NADRA Technologies have signed agreement to biometric verification mandatory for IESCO connections and reconnections. In compliance with the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Energy’s directives on digitalization and consumer-friendly policies in the power sector, Chief Executive IESCO, Engineer Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood, signed an agreement at IESCO Head…