19 h. ago SBP partners with Japan’s Soramitsu for digital currency rollout: report

In a major step towards digitisation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working with Soramitsu, a Japanese blockchain technology developer, to pilot a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country this year, reported Nikkei Asia on Tuesday. As per the report, the digital Pakistani rupee pilot will be run on Soramitsu’s CBDC platform […]

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5 d. ago GSMA warns Pakistan: digital barriers threaten investment growth

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has warned that barriers to digital progress and lack of reforms in Pakistan could put future investments at risk. Despite Pakistan’s potential and strong vision for a “Digital Pakistan,” GSMA said delays in telecom policy reforms may cause the country to fall behind regional peers. This hesitation […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan partners with ZTE for nationwide digital skills training program

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation (ZTE) to launch a nationwide digital skills training program for Pakistani youth. He made the announcement during his visit to ZTE headquarters on the occasion of its 40th anniversary according to press release […]

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3 w. ago Interior minister inaugurates online women’s police station, digital “One Info” app

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday visited the Islamabad Safe City Headquarters, where he inaugurated two significant tech-driven initiatives: the Online Women Police Station and the “One Info” mobile application. These steps are part of the ongoing digital modernization of urban policing in Pakistan, aimed at enhancing public service and law enforcement. During his […]

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3 w. ago Talha Ahmed gets PM Shehbaz’s nod for inspiring digital work

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met with rising digital content creator Talha Ahmed, recognizing his creative contributions to Pakistan’s online landscape and presenting him with special awards. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, was attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima […]

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4 w. ago ADB report highlights weak digital growth, calls for urgent reforms

ISLAMABAD – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a report on Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, stressing the urgent need for investment and reforms to improve connectivity and boost economic output. According to the report, Pakistan’s digital sector contributes only 1.5% to the country’s GDP, highlighting the sector’s underdevelopment. Fixed broadband access remains low at just […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan railways unveils digital business train with 28 modern coaches

Pakistan Railways is all set to launch a new, high-tech business train aimed at improving passenger comfort and digital services. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the upgraded service on July 19 at Lahore Railway Station. This new development reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing public transport infrastructure with advanced technology and improved facilities. The […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan to modernize medical device licensing with online system

Islamabad, July 14, 2025 – Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal chaired a high-level meeting of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in Islamabad. Senior officials including Federal Secretary Syed Waqar ul Hassan, Additional Secretary Health, and the CEO of DRAP were present. The meeting reviewed progress on digitizing Pakistan’s medical […]

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