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Govt strengthens cybersecurity framework
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Thursday told the National Assembly that the government was intensifying efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s cybersecurity system in response to the rising incidence of digital fraud and online crime.
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Civil Govt spending up 12.5% in 9 months
Clarification Regarding Civil Government Expenditure Figures by 12.5% during the first nine months of FY2025-26, with officials clarifying that the rise was primarily driven by employee compensation adjustments and allocations for critical public health programmes rather than a significant increase in operational spending.
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FBR proposes AI monitoring, e-auctions in tax reform push
Artificial intelligence systems capable of detecting false data in tax returns and a digital auction platform for goods seized by customs authorities are among the enforcement measures under active consideration for Pakistan's upcoming federal budget.
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Govt targets regional shipping traffic through port reforms
Additional berth space has been allocated at Karachi Port specifically for handling vehicles and SUVs, a concrete operational step taken as Pakistan moves to position its ports as a regional transit and transshipment hub amid shifting trade dynamics.
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Pakistan IMF engagement centers on fiscal discipline, growth strategy
A development in Pakistan’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission saw Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, briefing the visiting delegation on the country’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal strategy, and reform priorities.
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