techendPakistan moves degree attestation fully online as HEC ends in-person verification
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan has announced a major shift in its higher education services, with the Higher Education Commission introducing a fully digital system for degree attestation, removing the…
Experts urge rapid shift to electric vehicles as Pakistan faces mounting energy security risks
By Sabeeh Zanair : Energy experts and policymakers in Pakistan have called for urgent, coordinated action to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, warning that global geopolitical tensions and volatile…
Pakistan centralises AI hiring as Prime Minister’s Office tightens oversight
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan’s federal government has moved to tighten control over the recruitment of artificial intelligence specialists, requiring all ministries and divisions to secure prior approval before proceeding…
Pakistan plans Rs1.9bn telecom upgrade to modernise billing systems
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has proposed a major project worth Rs1.888 billion to overhaul the country’s telecom billing infrastructure, as part of efforts…
Middle East conflict pushes up electronics component prices, disrupting global supply chains
By Ariz Riaz : The conflict in the Middle East is increasingly disrupting global technology supply chains and driving up the cost of key components used in electronics ranging from…
Pakistan launches local electric bus manufacturing in push for greener, self-reliant transport
By Sabeeh Zanair : Pakistan has taken a significant step towards reducing its reliance on imports and modernising public transport, as Heavy Industries Taxila begins local production of electric buses.…
Survey finds gaps in workplace cybersecurity practices in Pakistan
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : A new survey has revealed significant gaps between corporate cybersecurity policies and employee behaviour in Pakistan, raising concerns about potential risks to organisational data and…
Pakistan Railways tightens rules on filming and media coverage over security concerns
By Tanveer Ahmed : Pakistan Railways has introduced stricter regulations governing media coverage and content creation related to its operations, requiring prior approval for all forms of reporting, photography and…
Pakistan rises in global outsourcing rankings as tech sector records strong growth
By Malik Shahzad Aslam : Pakistan has climbed to 16th place in the Global Outsourcing Talent Index, placing it among the top tier of countries for technology talent and reinforcing…
NADRA unveils upgraded digital platform to streamline identity services
By Sabeeh Zanair : Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority has launched a redesigned digital platform aimed at simplifying access to identity services and improving the efficiency of public service…
