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Pakistan's Data Protection Bill

Pakistan’s Data Protection Bill pending since 2018

The Data Protection Bill, aimed at protecting the personal data of Pakistani users, has been pending for several years. Security agencies have expressed concern about insufficient cross-border data protection and stressed the urgency of passing the law. As of 2018,…

Ecological footprint

Ecological footprint of colonialism on Pakistan

The ecological conditions of Pakistan today are a complex tapestry woven from centuries of natural evolution, colonial encroachment and modern industrialization. The country’s environmental landscape bears the scars of historical exploitation and current mismanagement. Colonialism has destroyed the ecology of…

Pakistan's IT sector

Pakistan’s IT sector grows with SIFC support

Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) sector is experiencing significant growth with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). IT exports reached $2.6 billion in the last fiscal year and are expected to rise to $3.5 billion this year. The…