Sci-Tech

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima has refuted reports of government’s involvement in slowing down internet across the country. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, she further clarified that issues with certain apps were causing difficulties in downloading, leading to an increase in VPN usage…

The official spokesperson of the government and Coordinator to the Prime Minister, Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, said that the government actively working to provide more relief to the people on electricity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of Mobiz regional office here on Friday, Rana promised that the nation will soon…

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has commended the Huawei’s collaboration to build a digital future for Pakistan. Talking to a delegation of Huawei Pakistan led by CEO Ethan Sun on him in Islamabad today, he called for adopting a robust digital eco-system of learning, innovation and efficiency to make the country…

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is going to launch a mobile application called ‘NEPRA Asaan Approach’ tomorrow. This app will enable users to register complaints related to electricity issues such as power outages and fluctuations, electrical fires, line faults, and billing discrepancies in the minimum possible time. NEPRA Asaan…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has vowed to transform the province into a digital technology hub. Talking to Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Pakistan Yu Shaoning in Lahore today, she assured to provide conducive environment for technological innovations and investment across province. The meeting discussed strategic cooperation for Punjab’s…

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday said Pakistan’s digitisation and end to the prevailing gender digital divide is the top priority of the Prime Minister whereas the digital ecosystem diagnostic report is the guiding document for the government’s vision. The Minister of State was…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said construction work on the country’s first state of the art Islamabad IT Park has been accelerated to ensure its completion this year. Speaking on the occasion of his visit to the under construction IT park in Islamabad today, he said work on this project…

Phone numbers have evolved into essential identifiers, akin to personal IDs and crucial for logging into numerous online services ranging from social networks to banking apps. As such, control over these digits is pivotal, with their loss potentially leading to significant security issues for the owner. These numbers are so…

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima has said present government is taking steps for promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the country. Talking to President of Qatar Science and Technology Park Dr Jack Lau in Islamabad, she said start-ups exchange program can be started between Qatar and Pakistan,…

Pakistan has called for a legally-binding comprehensive framework under the UN’s auspices to govern global cyberspace. Addressing an event in New York, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Usman Jadoon outlined the significant threats posed by unregulated cyberspace and the malicious use of ICTs, including cyber-attacks, cyber-terrorism, disinformation campaigns,…

Within July 2024, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) based in Islamabad will hold the 3rd Batch of Indonesia-COMSTECH Fellowship Program for Research and Advanced Training in Virology and Vaccine Technologies, in…

Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that Pakistan and China are ready to embark on new phase of cooperation in IT and Telecom sector. Addressing ‘EuroAsia Digital Economy Forum’ in Beijing, the Minister of State said Pakistan’s IT and Telecom sector has witnessed remarkable growth in…

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is playing an important role in the promotion of IT and telecom sectors in the country. Keeping in view the recommendations of SIFC, the government has issued instructions to the Ministry of IT and Telecom and PEPRA to speed up and improve the digitization of…

The country is making strides in the IT sector due to the efforts of Special Investment Facilitation Council. An agreement has been signed  amongst National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation, Allied Australia and Tech Valley  for the establishment of a chrome book manufacturing assembly in the country. Speaking at the signing…

Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has assured to extend full facilitation to the Swedish companies for investments in the IT sector. Addressing a delegation of Swedish companies in Islamabad today, she said Special Investment Facilitation Council is facilitating investment in diverse sectors. The Minister of State…

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has expressed the confidence that IT exports will cross the mark of three billion dollars this year. Taking the floor in the National Assembly, she said the IT exports are expected to touch the mark of 25 billion dollars…

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima says government is taking effective steps for the promotion of Information and Communication Technology in the country. She was talking Chief Executive Officer Huawei, Pakistan Ethan Sun in Islamabad. During the meeting, views were exchanged on digitalization, IT and Telecom infrastructure…

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is assisting the investment related initiatives in the IT sector to create a conducive business environment and promote confidence among investors. In this regard, over ten thousand E-Rozgaar centers will be established under the Special Investment Facilitation Council to provide workspace for freelancers. Similarly, SIFC…

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has played an important role in improving the growth of the IT sector in the past year through investment friendly policy initiatives. This year, Pakistan’s IT exports to Saudi Arabia reached $310 million in the month of April, a significant milestone and the highest ever…

Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission successfully launched the second satellite PakSat MM1 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China today. The satellite PakSat MM1 has been conceived keeping in view the growing needs of the country in the broad spectrum of communication and connectivity. Based on advanced communication…

A three-day tech summit, showcasing academic and practical skills in computer science, engineering, applied sciences, and media, was concluded in Islamabad today. The summit was, organized by COMSATS University Islamabad in partnership with Metrix Pakistan. A total of 31 competitions took place during the three-day event. The summit attracted participation…

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja says preparations are being made to launch 5G for the promotion of digital economy. Addressing a ceremony in connection with the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day in Islamabad today, she said that launching of 5G will facilitate the country’s…