The Pakistani government has recently announced the removal of a facility that previously allowed the families of deceased civil servants to be appointed to government jobs. This policy change follows a ruling by the Supreme Court, which declared the practice unconstitutional and discriminatory. While the new policy applies to most civil servants, there are exceptions…
Visa recently released a whitepaper detailing the significant advantages of transitioning Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to digital payments. With over $121 billion of SME B2B activities ready for digital transformation, this change can revolutionize the way businesses handle transactions, improving efficiency and scalability. Key Point Details Visa’s Focus Digitizing SME B2B payments Value of…
According to a report from Android Authority, Google is testing a new feature that will allow users to initiate WhatsApp video calls directly from Google Messages. This feature would eliminate the need to switch between apps, providing a seamless experience for users. Feature Expected Benefit WhatsApp video calls in Google Messages Convenience of making video…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed a solution to the network problems in Karachi, particularly caused by frequent power outages. In a written response to the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom, PTA recommended the installation of express feeders to ensure uninterrupted power supply to telecom towers. Issue Suggested Solution Power outages…
At LEAP 2025, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication in Pakistan, stressed the importance of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) governance, data security, and digital inclusivity. She spoke at the DCO Ministerial Panel, focusing on how AI can be used responsibly for the betterment of society. Topic Key Point Event DCO Ministerial…
The federal government is considering withdrawing the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on property transfers under the Finance Act 2024 due to low revenue collection in the first half of the fiscal year. This move may be implemented in the budget for 2025-26. Reason for Withdrawal Low Revenue Collected in FY FED not generating sufficient revenue…
