As digital platforms increasingly shape political discourse and cultural expression, they also bear growing responsibility for preventing the spread of harmful content. A report by the Washington, D.C.-based Centre for the Study of Organised Hate (CSOH) delivers a sharp critique of YouTube, Meta, Spotify, and Apple Music, accusing them of failing to enforce their own […]
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UKM hosts dialogue on transformation of universities for digital, AI readiness
University of Kamalia, the first public-sector university established at the tehsil level, organized an international online dialogue on “Transformation of Universities for Digital and Artificial Intelligence Readiness” under the ISLAH Consortium. The event was held in collaboration with the University of Education Lahore, Government College University Lahore, Thal University Bhakkar, and Ghazi University Dera Ghazi […]
Digital reforms key to boost revenue without raising tax rates: finmin
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Friday that fully digitalised taxation system is imperative to eliminate leakage in addition to enhancing collection without creating any hassle among taxpayers. Addressing the business community at Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI), he said that it is not a post-budget conference but […]
CM Maryam orders stronger public oversight, digital reforms in PERA
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday directed the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) to further strengthen its ‘PERA Ask’ public complaints portal for the prompt resolution of citizens’ grievances and instructed the PERA Director General to enhance direct public engagement and outreach. Chairing a special meeting to review PERA’s performance, digitalisation, legal […]
Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax
US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies, inflaming transatlantic trade tensions a day after ?European Union countries met Trump’s July 4 deadline to cut tariffs on US goods. “Numerous European Countries have been discussing the imminent implementation […]
Mobile app-based payments continue to dominate digital landscape
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its Quarterly Report on Payment Systems for the Quarter January to March, 2026. The report presents an overview of key payment trends of financial transactions conducted through formal banking and payment channels; however it does not include transactions conducted outside the banking/payment system. According to report, 3.7 […]
Drone-assisted digital monitoring keeps Punjab neat and clean on Eid
On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, digital monitoring of the Eid cleanliness operation is being carried out by the Safe City Authority, while drone technology is being utilised for “Operation Clean” for the first time in Punjab’s history. Drone cameras have been deployed successfully in narrow streets and suburban areas of […]
Punjab CM highlights role of telecom, tech in driving digital transformation
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday said that telecommunications and technology had become effective and powerful tools of the modern era, adding that telecommunication was no longer merely a means of communication but a pathway to new heights. In her message on World Telecommunication Day, the chief minister said the Punjab government was […]
Govt committed to expanding digital access: Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari said the federal government, in collaboration with provincial governments, remained committed to policies that expand digital access and improve connectivity across the country. In a message on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he said, “I extend my greetings to Pakistan’s telecommunications community and all those working to strengthen the country’s […]
Chinese firm to establish digital economy headquarters in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciated IBI Group’s decision to establish its Pakistan Digital Economy Headquarters in Pakistan and expressed satisfaction at the expanding business to business (B2B) cooperation between Pakistan and China. He was talking to a high-level 11-member Chinese business delegation led by Qian Xiaojun, Founder, President and Controlling Shareholder of IBI […]