Digital Pakistan Archives

Death certificate system to be digitized for ease in insurance claims

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has got down to provinces for the digitization of the death certificate system to...

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Better than ever with a long way to go: The future of Pakistan’s digital economy

According to experts, the country is rapidly adopting digitalization, still has a long way to go in order to achieve full objective....

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After US and UK, Eshal Corporation enters Pakistan to digitalize small businesses

Pakistan-based IT Company, Eshal Corporation, is working with a goal to make every small business go digital. So, for the achievement of this...

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Pakistan’s digital transformation can add $60 billion in annual economic value by 2030

Digital transformation can aid Pakistan to answer up to Rs 9.7 trillion ($59.7 billion) yearly financial value by 2030, equal to around 19...

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KP govt has trained 100,000 youth in the IT sector

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has trained 100,000 youth in the IT sector which would help to develop the IT industry in the country,...

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Pakistan slips 14 spots to 97th on Digital Quality of Life index

Pakistan ranks 85th on e-government and 66th on internet affordability, according to a global index on digital quality of life in 110...

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PM Imran launches Digital Media Development Program for youth

Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Digital Media Development Program (DMDP) and stated that information technology (IT) is a huge opportunity for...

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Pakistan rises 8 places in this year’s Global Innovation Rankings

On the Global Innovation Index 2021, Pakistan has risen eight places to 99th place in 2021, up from 107th place in 2020,...

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Pakistan stands 153rd in UN’s E-Government Development Index

In the year 2018, Pakistan was ranked at 148 positions among 193 countries of the world and that position has now come down...

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Google, Kantar research highlights digital revolution overtaking Pakistan

According to a survey, Pakistan is undergoing a digital revolution and the majority of its residents are eager to accept it. More...

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Pakistan’s internet penetration stands at 54 percent

Pakistan’s internet penetration stands at 54 percent during this year, with almost half accessing the facility every day. A new study has...

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$1.6 billion sent by expats from 171 countries through Roshan Digital Accounts

Overseas Pakistanis have deposited approximately $1.6 billion through Roshan digital accounts (RDAs) from 171 countries in less than one year. The State...

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BoI launches PRMI, SEZMIS & IRMS online platforms to accelerate business environment

The Board of Investment (BoI) has launched three platforms, will provide local and foreign investors ease in online registration. On Monday, BoI launched 3 platforms...

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Nikkah registration process in Punjab to be digitalised

In order to eliminate fake marriage certificates, the Punjab government is going to “digitise” the nikkah registration process across the province that will discourage registration based on...

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SBP considering issuing digital currency to boost financial inclusion

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will possibly issue digital currency to boost financial inclusion and reduce money laundering in the economy. According to...

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49% of KPK’s Digital Skills Training graduates get employed, further 4,000 individuals to be trained

The KPK government is going to launch digital skills training for 4000 youth across the province in collaboration with the UNDP and the Royal...

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‘Digital Pakistan Policy 2021 Road Show’

The Ministry of IT & Telecommunication has initiated the development process on the Digital Pakistan 2021 Policy by organizing “Digital Pakistan Policy 2021 Road...

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Pakistan’s first entrepreneurial institute for e-commerce, digital skills established

The Magna Carta College at Oxford, UK, and Extreme Commerce Pakistan has established the first-ever higher education institute in the country for entrepreneurship...

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Banks directed to use digital payment modes in financial services

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all banks in the country to provide a set of minimum services on internet...

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SBP launches an FX Portal with 11 banks for end-to-end digitalization of FX requests

11 commercial banks have been selected by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in its FX Portal to provide end-to-end digitalization of...

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IBCC to digitize records of all educational boards under education ministry direction

The Inter-board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has decided to digitize the records of all the educational boards for easy documents attestation. On Tuesday, IBCC gave...

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Balochistan Cabinet approved first digital policy of province

A meeting of the provincial cabinet chaired by Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Monday approved the Balochistan Digital Policy 2020-21....

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Raast: Pakistan rolls out new instant digital payment system

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday launched the country’s first instant digital payment system called “Raast”, which he said would boost the...

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SECP allows digital account opening for mutual fund investors

The smart way of investment has begun in Pakistan as the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced the facility...

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Pakistan Post to open 1,000 digital post offices by end of 2020

The establishment of more than 1,000 Digital Franchise Post Offices all over Pakistan by the end of 2020 is under observation. The...

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PSEB to set up 40 technology parks across country to establish IT infrastructure

Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) to set up 40 software technology parks in next phase in different cities across the country including...

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Pakistan joins four other countries to launch Digital Cooperation Organization

Pakistan has joined hands with four Middle East countries Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain to form a Digital Cooperation Organization which...

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Oppo & Haier want to invest in first Pakistan Digital City

The spokesman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) IT Board Danish told reporters that Chinese high-tech companies including OPPO and Haier are interested to...