Sci-Tech
Shaza Fatima vows to build digital Pakistan
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…
Read More »World acknowledges Pakistan’s cyber security initiatives: Shaza
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…
Read More »Steps afoot to ensure uninterrupted internet: Shaza
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…
Read More »MoS attributes slow internet speed to widespread VPN usage
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…
Read More »Launch ceremony of Mobiz Regional Office in Islamabad
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…
Read More »Minister praises Huawei’s role in Pakistan’s digital future
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…
Read More »NEPRA to launch mobile App on Wednesday
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…
Read More »Punjab CM vows to transform province into digital tech hub
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…
Read More »Pakistan’s digitisation, end to gender digital divide PM’s top priority: Shaza Fatima
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…
Read More »PM directs to accelerate construction work on ICT IT Park
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…
Read More »Kaspersky guides on strategies for phone number security to protect digital Identity
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…
Read More »Steps afoot for promoting innovation in country: Shaza
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,…
Read More »Pakistan calls for legally-binding framework to govern cyberspace
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,…
Read More »Indonesia as OIC Center of Excellence on Vaccines and Biotechnology Products Holds Training for OIC Researchers
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…
Read More »Pakistan, China ready to embark on new ties in IT, Telecom: Shaza
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…
Read More »SIFC playing vital role in promotion of IT, telecom sectors
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…
Read More »Country making strides in IT sector due to SIFC’s efforts
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…
Read More »Shaza assures to fully facilitate companies for investments in IT sector
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…
Read More »IT exports to cross mark of $3bn this year: Shaza
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…
Read More »Govt taking steps to promote IT in country: Shaza Fatima
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…
Read More »SIFC assisting investment related initiatives in IT sector
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…
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