Tag: #Digital Pakistan
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Pakistan’s AI Data Centre Milestone Raises Water Questions
Key Developments: Pakistan inaugurated Sky47 Karakoram-01 on July 24 as a major AI-ready data-centre project. The facility is designed for AI computing, cloud services, secure data hosting and sovereign data infrastructure. Researchers are increasingly highlighting water use as an environmental consideration for AI data centres, particularly in water-stressed regions. ISLAMABAD — July 30, 2026: Pakistan…
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Karandaaz Pakistan Launches Studies on E-Invoicing and Agri Spot Trading to Advance Pakistan’s Digital Economy
Islamabad, June 16, 2026 (Press Release) – As part of its commitment to advancing digitalization for economic and market development in Pakistan, Karandaaz Pakistan hosted a report launch and stakeholder dialogue, Digitalizing Transactions: Insights on E-Invoicing and Agri Spot Trading in Pakistan. The event brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, private sector leaders, and development…
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CNIC Renewal Made Easier as NADRA Announces Pilot Project
LAHORE — January 2, 2026: NADRA set to launch its pilot project which will facilitate services for the reprint of lost CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) or renewal of CNIC through selected e-Sahulat franchises. This initiative falls under the national database and registration authority’s broader strategy to provide “ease of access, outreach and inclusion in…
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Pakistan Expands Aviation Network with Mirpur Airport, Adopts Digital Payment System Nationwide
ISLAMABAD (Daily Pakistan/ProPakistani) — October 31, 2025: Pakistan has approved the construction of a new international airport in Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), a move aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and providing modern air travel facilities for citizens both at home and abroad. According to reports by Daily Pakistan, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA)…
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Audit Flags Rs6.58 Billion Overcharges by Jazz, PTA Launches Review
ISLAMABAD – August 20, 2025: A recent audit by the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has revealed that leading telecom operator Jazz allegedly overcharged its mobile subscribers by Rs6.58 billion. The findings have triggered concerns over billing transparency and consumer protection in the telecom sector. According to the report, irregularities were detected in Jazz’s billing…
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Daraz 11.11: 13000+ Delivery Heroes, 4000+ Vehicles and 7 Logistics Partners
Karachi: 19th October, 2021: With biggest sale of the year just three weeks away, Pakistan’s leading e-Commerce platform, Daraz expands its operational capacity to prepare for 11.11. As online shopping continues to grow with businesses moving to brick and click models due to pandemic, this year, consumers appear eager to return to the big holiday…
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Telenor Pakistan committed to promoting Skills for a Digital Future via EdTech
Islamabad, August 05, 2021: In its efforts to reduce inequalities and provide access to education for all, Telenor Pakistan has signed an agreement to scale Orenda’s Taleemabad project. This step is in line with the organisation’s focus on building skills for an accelerated digital future under its sustainability agenda and aims to provide high-quality digital…
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Budget 2021-22 Dashed the Hopes of a Digital Pakistan
According to reports, while economists have termed the budget as a very good budget, experts say that this budget have shattered the dream of Digital Pakistan. Additional taxes on SMS, calls and internet data on consumers have eroded the vision of Digital Pakistan. According to the statistics, Pakistan is already ranked 128th in the…
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Govt focusing on e-commerce to promote knowledge economy
Government was focusing on e-commerce to move forward towards digital Pakistan and promote knowledge economy
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PTCL Group successfully conducts 5G trial in a limited environment
PTCL Group, one of the country’s largest telecom groups, has successfully tested 5G technology