Sci-Tech

The Government of Pakistan continues to take significant steps to improve the country’s telecom and IT sectors, aiming to address long-standing challenges in internet connectivity and to promote digital growth across the nation. In response to recent issues regarding internet disruptions, the Government of Pakistan recently launched the Africa-2 Cable Project.…

A World-class Green-Tech Hub was launched in Islamabad today to transform Pakistan’s energy landscape and reduce energy sector’s carbon footprints. The initiative has been jointly launched by Ministry of Climate Change and national and international energy sector stakeholders, to tap into green technologies, foster renewable energy solutions and eco-friendly innovations…

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that digitalization is essential for progress in the field of science. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today, he said introducing new trends in research will prove beneficial for the country. He said the youth are equipping themselves with modern technology, which…

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that technical training is vital for the capacity building of the telecom operators. She was talking to Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), Singapore Jia Rong Low, who called on her in Islamabad today. Matters…

The Punjab government has expanded Free Wi-Fi Project to over two hundred and thirty locations in Lahore, Kasur, Nankana Sahib and Sheikhupura. According to the spokesperson for the Punjab Safe City Authority, there are two hundred Wi-Fi points in Lahore, ten in Kasur, fifteen in Sheikhupura and five in Nankana…

Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has reiterated the government’s commitment to building a digital Pakistan. Addressing an event in Islamabad on Wednesday, she emphasized the need for collective efforts to foster innovation among the youth. She stated that the private sector should play a leading role…

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja says the steps taken by Pakistan regarding cyber security have been acknowledged at the global level. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad this afternoon, she said Pakistan has been enlisted among the top tier and emerged as the role…

The Senate was informed today that the government is taking steps to provide uninterrupted internet in the country. Responding to a question during Question Hour in the Upper House, Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja said an undersea cable has been damaged and will be fully functional…

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…