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Government to Form National Digital Commission Soon: Shaza
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 18, 2024
ISLAMABAD: Shaza Fatima, the Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, has announced that the government will soon set up a National Digital Commission to ensure the digitization of the national economy and the transition to paperless governance.Government committed to Digital Pakistan Vision: Shaza Fatima During a press conference in Islamabad today, she stated…
KMBL CELEBRATES 24 YEARS OF PIONEERING MICROFINANCE SERVICES ACROSS PAKISTAN
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 16, 2024
Islamabad – August 16, 2024: Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL) marked a significant milestone on Monday, celebrating its 24th anniversary with a cake-cutting ceremony at the KMBL Corporate Office. The event was a vibrant tribute to the bank’s enduring legacy and commitment to financial inclusion across Pakistan.U.S, KMB invest $25m for Women empowerment, microbusinesses The…
Senate Committee Deliberates on National IT Challenges and Legislative Updates
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 15, 2024
Islamabad: Senator Palwasha Muhammad Zai Khan presided over a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications today at Kohsar Block, Pak-Secretariat. The Senate Committee brought attention to the recent internet disruptions across the nation, which are impeding real-time operations for those managing e-commerce ventures. Senator Afnan Ullah expressed concern that, given…
Murtaza Ali, President of JazzCash, Joins Forbes Finance Council
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 14, 2024
Islamabad: Murtaza Ali, President of JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest fintech platform, has been accepted into the Forbes Finance Council, the foremost community of financial services professionals worldwide. Murtaza’s selection to the Council comes as a recognition of his outstanding performance in the fintech and telecommunications sectors. With over 25 years of experience, Murtaza has consistently demonstrated…
Huawei Regional final of Huawei Seeds for Future 2024 kicks off in Uzbekistan with 8 Students from Pakistan
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 13, 2024
The regional finals of the prestigious Seeds for the Future program for university students from the Middle East (ME) and Central Asia (CA) organized by Huawei, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, IT Education Association and telecom, regulatory, labor authorities and vocational training bodies commenced in Uzbekistan.Huawei Launches Initiative to Train…
Huawei Launches Initiative to Train 300,000 Students
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 9, 2024
Staff Report:Huawei has launched Train The Trainer” Major Training Initiative for 300,000 Students in Pakistan. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif , Huawei has designed an extensive training program to empower 300,000 students across the nation.Huawei Offers Pakistan to Set Up a National Data Center While addressing a launching ceremony, in his welcome…
PTA Launches its Official WhatsApp Channel
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 8, 2024
ISLAMBAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is proud to announce the launch of its official WhatsApp channel. This strategic initiative is aimed at enhancing public engagement by providing real-time updates, crucial announcements, and easy access to important information directly related to PTA’s activities and services, especially for telecom consumers.PTCL-Telenor Merger: CCP seeks comments from PTA,…
Govt committed to transform Pakistan into cashless economy: Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 29, 2025
ISLAMABAD (8-8-2024): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the present government is committed to transform Pakistan into cashless economy. She said that the government aims to reduce reliance on physical currency and promote digital transactions through initiative like the SBP’s RAAST instant payment system.Digital transformation vital for country’s uplift:…
47% users believe covering the webcam of digital devices maintains privacy: Kaspersky Survey
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 8, 2024
Islamabad: The new study by Kaspersky ‘Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity – How global Consumers engage with the Digital World’ discloses controversial views among users regarding the protection of their personal information. For instance, 47% of respondents in the META region consider covering the webcam of their digital devices maintains privacy. At the same time,…
Education Ministry, CDA sign MoU on IT internships program
By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 8, 2024
ISLAMABAD: A landmark agreement has been forged between the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and the Capital Development Authority, aimed at bolstering the employability of IT students and fostering a stronger industry-academia connection.Digital Shift in Higher Education The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today in Islamabad, paving the way for a 24-month…