Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is charting an ambitious course towards a digitally transformed future, with recent legislative milestones like the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025 hailed as a cornerstone for economic growth and societal advancement. While the government’s vision paints a picture of bypassing traditional development stages through digital prowess, …
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Losses mount despite top-line growth; Telenor deal adds to debt woe Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group has posted a growth in consolidated revenues for FY2024, touching Rs 219.78 billion – up from Rs 188.66 billion last year – but the numbers tell only half the story. Beneath the surface, the …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has officially endorsed the establishment of a high-level search committee. This committee is tasked with identifying and recommending the Chairman and Members for the newly formed Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA). This significant development operates under the purview of the Digital Nation Pakistan Act …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved the proposal to remove the 18% sales tax on the import of solar panels, a move that is likely to offer significant tax relief to consumers amid rising electricity prices. The committee meeting, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, gave …
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inDrive, the global peer-to-peer ride-hailing and delivery platform, has achieved its highest-ever growth in Pakistan’s delivery services during March 2025, with a record-breaking surge in demand during the week of Eid. As families gathered for iftars, shared Eid gifts, and businesses prepared for one of the busiest retail periods of …
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In a pivotal step toward strengthening regional cooperation in the digital economy, the Foreign Minister of Malaysia Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan met with Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), to explore collaborative opportunities in blockchain technology, digital assets, and Shariah-compliant finance. The meeting focused on laying …
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