Pakistan Revenue
Islamabad, November 20, 2024 – Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi has categorically denied declaring virtual private networks (VPNs) “un-Islamic,” explaining that a “typo” in the council’s statement caused the confusion amid the government’s deadline to block all unregistered encrypted networks this month.
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The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr. Raghib Naeemi, has convened a meeting today (Wednesday) to address concerns surrounding the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan. Dr. Naeemi has deemed unregistered VPNs illegal, immoral, and contrary to Shariah principles. He called on the Ministry of Interior and the Pakistan […]
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ISLAMABAD: The ongoing internet disruptions in Pakistan have plunged the public and businesses into confusion and frustration, according to Shahzad Arshad, Chairman of the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP).
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State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has refuted claims that the government deliberately slowed down or blocked internet services, instead attributing recent disruptions to the widespread use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
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Karachi, January 22, 2024 – The tax rates for telephone and internet usage in Pakistan for the tax year 2024 have been officially notified through amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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Karachi, December 7, 2023: Saquib Ahmad, the Managing Director of SAP Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan, underscored the paramount importance of embracing cutting-edge technology to foster sustainability, both in Pakistan and on a global scale, during a recent meeting held at a local hotel.
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Islamabad, October 9, 2023 – A comprehensive study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has shed light on the significant economic impact of internet shutdowns in Pakistan.
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In response to the widespread internet outage in Pakistan, Careem, the popular online cab service, has taken a proactive step by introducing an alternate method for booking rides. The company has implemented an offline booking system through three dedicated helplines, specifically for customers in Karachi.
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Pakistan’s telecom sector has experienced a significant blow with financial losses amounting to Rs2.46 billion due to the suspension of broadband internet services over a three-day period.
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In a bid to prevent potential protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistani government has implemented an internet blockage across the country. As a result, app-based car and ride-sharing services, including popular platforms such as Careem, Uber, in-Drive, and Bykea, are unable to provide services, a captain of app-based car […]
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