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July 27, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan pursues AI Collaboration with Chinese tech firms

Pakistan pursues AI Collaboration with Chinese tech firms

Federal IT and Telecommunication Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja recently spoke at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where key Chinese tech firms, including PeaceCable International Network were briefed to help advance Pakistan’s digital infrastructure. Discussions were held related to launching an AI skills exchange programme for Pakistani youth, forging partnerships with Pakistan’s National IT Board, and advancing inclusive joint ventures to boost technological integration in Pakistan.

July 27, 2025 - Comments Off on Lahore High Court advocates for using Whatsapp to fix delays in proceedings

Lahore High Court advocates for using Whatsapp to fix delays in proceedings

The Lahore High Court (LHC), led by Justice Muhammad Amjad Rafiq, has advocated for the use of Whatsapp to tackle criminal proceeding delays, citing outdated communication methods as being a root cause for legal inefficiencies. This was due to a recent incident where the prosecutor arrived unprepared for a bail hearing because of delays in receiving case files. Justice Rafique emphasised that prosecutors often waste valuable court time gathering case facts during hearings, and this could be avoided through digital coordination.

July 26, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan seeks to integrate itself within the Global AI Community

Pakistan seeks to integrate itself within the Global AI Community

Pakistan has formally joined the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), marking a historical moment in its tech landscape. This membership grants Pakistani AI practitioners access to a more global, broader academic network- potentially allowing for further local developments in AI. Furthermore the event featured an AI-generated video appearance of AAAI founder Jack McCarthy, symbolizing the country's entry into the global AI conversation.

July 1, 2025 - Comments Off on IT Minister Unveils Smart City Plan for Islamabad, Stays Silent on PTCL-Telenor Merger

IT Minister Unveils Smart City Plan for Islamabad, Stays Silent on PTCL-Telenor Merger

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that Islamabad will be transformed into a model digitally smart city within six to eight months. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reportedly directed officials to accelerate this digital transformation. All schools, hospitals, and police stations in Islamabad will be connected to high-speed internet. The government has already finalized fibre connectivity for all public schools, Basic Health Units (BHUs), and healthcare facilities. When asked about the PTCL-Telenor merger deal currently under review by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), the minister declined to comment, stating the matter was being handled separately. While these companies have refused to provide free public WiFi throughout Islamabad, the minister confirmed that free access will be available in select public locations. The ministry is also introducing AI education from kindergarten to Grade 6, with plans to extend the model to Gilgit-Baltistan and other remote regions. Additionally, efforts are underway to enable BHUs to provide online medical consultations with specialists.

May 22, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan Launches Digital Assets Authority to Regulate Crypto Sector

Pakistan Launches Digital Assets Authority to Regulate Crypto Sector

The federal government has announced the creation of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) to regulate the virtual asset sector in line with FATF guidelines and promote growth in the digital economy.

Backed by the Pakistan Cryptocurrency Council (PCC), the PDAA will oversee licensing, compliance, and innovation in areas including crypto exchanges, wallets, stablecoins, DeFi platforms, and tokenised assets. The move aims to formalize Pakistan’s $25 billion informal crypto market, attract global investment, and support blockchain-based startups.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called it a “future-ready framework” to position Pakistan as a regional leader in digital finance. The authority will also explore Bitcoin mining, tokenisation of public assets, and digital exports.

“This is about rewriting our financial future,” said PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib, emphasizing the potential for Web3 innovation and broader financial access.

Source: https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/885424-govt-establishes-pakistan-digital-assets-authority-to-comply-with-fatf

April 10, 2025 - Comments Off on Traffic fine system digitised via partnership between Zindigi and AJK Police

Traffic fine system digitised via partnership between Zindigi and AJK Police

Zindigi, a digital financial platform powered by JS Bank, signed a strategic agreement with the Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Police on Thursday to upgrade the region’s traffic fine system. This collaboration replaces paper-based methods with a fully digital solution, aiming to enhance efficiency and transparency.

 

Under the initiative, AJK Police will receive smart devices and Bluetooth printers to issue real-time e-challans, while citizens will be able to pay fines instantly using mobile wallets, cards, and QR codes.

 

Inspector General AJK Abdul Jabbar highlighted the goal of aligning with modern policing standards, “We aim to bring AJK Police at par with modern police organizations…by embracing advanced technological solutions, we strive to provide greater convenience to the public, fostering trust, enhancing transparency and improving overall safety and security within the region.” Zindigi Founder and Chief Officer Noman Azhar reaffirmed the private sector’s role in driving public sector digitisation without burdening government resources.

February 25, 2025 - Comments Off on Pakistan to consider a “National Crypto Council”

Pakistan to consider a “National Crypto Council”

A high-level government meeting chaired by the Pakistan government’s Minister for Finance and Revenue floated the possibility of creating a National Crypto Council” (NCC) to advise on the feasibility of cryptocurrency. The meeting, on financial security and potential impacts of digital assets on the Pakistani economy, discussed the possibility of establishing an NCC that would serve, according to TechJuice, as an

 “advisory body comprising key government representatives, regulatory authorities, and industry experts. This Crypto Council will oversee policy development, address regulatory challenges, and ensure that Pakistan’s digital asset ecosystem evolves in a secure, compliant, and sustainable manner. The Council will also collaborate with friendly countries to develop standardized frameworks for international digital economic engagement.”