Experts call for radical tax cuts for 5G technology roll-out in Pakistan
The successful roll-out and adoption of 5G technology in Pakistan hinges on radical tax cuts and business-to-business strategy, otherwise the country’s transition to 5G will remain in low pace due to crippling taxation, high handset costs, and the lack of industrial use cases.
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Shaza Fatima Confirms 600 MHz Spectrum Auction to Improve Broadband Capacity
Federal Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Saturday the government is taking rapid steps to promote the digital economy and investment in the technology sector.
Govt Preparing 600 MHz Spectrum Auction for Feb 2026, Shaza Fatima
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja that the government was planning to auction 600 MHz of spectrum, for which efforts were underway to complete the auction process by the first week of February 2026.
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Pakistani Community in KSA vows to enhance investment in Pakistan IT sector
Pakistani community residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia vowed to provide all-out support to Pakistani IT and tech companies to enhance investments and exports of the country.
Over 100 Pakistani IT Companies Participating in LEAP 2025
Pakistani IT companies are aggressively exploring new and emerging tech markets particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), as more than 100 firms providing IT and IT-enabled services are participating in LEAP 2025, one of the world’s major tech trade fairs, being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
NA IT Committee Approves Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2024
Chairman of the Committee, Syed Aminul Haque, stated that the Act aims to transform Pakistan into a Digital Nation by providing timely opportunities to enable a Digital Society, Digital Economy, and Digital Governance, in line with technological advancements.
PM aims for $25 Billion export growth with improved IT infrastructure in Five Years
The ongoing consultation on the National AI Policy is progressing well and is expected to be presented for approval next month.
Pakistan Triumphs at APICTA 2024: Wins 10 Prestigious Awards
Pakistan’s technology sector achieved a historic milestone at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2024, bagging 10 awards across multiple categories. This incredible achievement highlights the nation’s growing prominence in the global ICT landscape. The APICTA Awards, held in Brunei Darussalam, brought together delegations from 16 member economies to celebrate technological innovation and excellence….
VPN blockage and internet slowdown threaten IT companies with losses and closure
Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) – the apex representative body of the Information Technology industry – has warned that the internet slowdown and blocking of virtual private network (VPN) services will certainly translate into an existential threat as it will result in unrecoverable financial loss, service disruptions, and reputational loss in the export of IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS). It is pertinent to note that IT industry exports clocked at $3.2 billion in FY-24, he added.
Govt to Enhance IT and Telecom Sector: Shaza Fatima
Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that innovations in data networks, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and 5G are crucial for Pakistan’s economic growth and in addressing key challenges such as healthcare, education, and sustainable development.