ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is set to announce its long-awaited 5G spectrum policy in a bid to enhance digital connectivity and accelerate technological growth across the country, state media reported on Wednesday. Speaking at the 26th meeting of the South Asia Telecommunication Regulators Council in Islamabad, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said the government plans […]
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Pakistan to produce 500,000 Chromebooks by 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s newly launched Chromebook assembly line is expected to produce half a million devices by 2026, the Information Ministry said on Wednesday, calling it a milestone that will empower students and generate employment opportunities. The assembly line, set up at the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) facility in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was […]
IT ministry launches cloud programme, startup fund to boost digital economy
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), through its flagship organisation Ignite – National Technology Fund, on Friday launched two landmark initiatives – the Prime Minister’s Cloud Enablement Program for Startups and the Pakistan Startup Fund (PSF). The event marks a significant milestone in the government of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen the national innovation […]
Saudi Arabia to train Pakistani students in AI, says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistani students will soon receive free training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the launch of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 in Islamabad, he said one lakh laptops are being distributed purely on merit to support the country’s most talented youth. The prime […]
China and ASEAN upgrade trade pact amid US tariffs
China and the ASEAN bloc of Southeast Asian nations signed an upgraded free trade agreement on Tuesday. Leaders said the deal will boost trade in the digital, green, and other emerging industries. ASEAN, a group of 11 nations, is China’s largest trading partner, with $771 billion in bilateral trade last year. Chinese Premier Li Qiang […]
Minister urges youth to boost digital economy with crypto innovation
Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), Bilal Bin Saqib, emphasized on Friday the importance of Pakistan’s youth stepping up as leaders in the digital economy, leveraging robust government support and cutting-edge crypto platforms to build lasting economic empowerment. Bin Saqib, speaking exclusively to a private news […]
Freelancers warn govt: Tax plan threatens $1B+ in foreign earnings
Pakistan’s freelancers and digital content creators are strongly opposing proposed tax measures in the upcoming federal budget. They believe such policies will hurt the fast-growing digital economy. Experts argue the focus should be on boosting foreign exchange earnings, not taxing struggling freelancers. They are urging the government to support digital workers who bring in millions […]
Pakistan crypto council CEO meets U.S. ambassador advance youth collaboration on blockchain & AI
Islamabad, Pakistan – May 15, 2025 — In a pivotal step toward strengthening U.S.-Pakistan ties in the digital economy, Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, met with Natalia Baker, the Acting U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, to discuss shared ambitions for blockchain, AI, and youth development. The meeting centered around empowering Pakistan’s vast […]
Pakistan to launch digital FDI summit: A game-changer for tech investment
Pakistan will host its first-ever Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Summit on April 29 and 30. The event, announced by Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, will aim to boost the country’s digital economy. It will feature high-level meetings, policy discussions, and networking opportunities. Global investors, ambassadors, and international stakeholders are invited to participate and explore […]