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Official articles and press release from the Pakistan Digital Authority and coverage of the PDA across the press.
The Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025: The Law That is Redesigning the Way Citizens Deal With the State
A guide to the law behind the Pakistan Digital Authority
Pakistan Digital Authority meets Punjab Socio-Economic Registry leadership to align on data governance, interoperability, and consent-based exchange through WASL.
Better public services begin with better data governance.
PDA Meets Fauji Group of Companies to Advance Pakistan’s Digital Transformation
Building Strategic Partnerships for Digital Public Infrastructure
PDA and NTC explore collaboration on Pakistan's sovereign digital infrastructure
Digital sovereignty won’t be won with just policy statements. It is built one piece of core infrastructure at a time.
Collaboration at the Core: NA Standing Committee Chairman Syed Amin Ul Haque meets PDA Chairman to Discuss Digital Transformation Priorities
The hardest part of PDA’s digital transformation journey isn’t just the technology; it’s making coordinated efforts to ensure the right institutions talk to each other at the right time.
PVARA Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib meets PDA Chairman, Dr. Sohail Munir, to Discuss Institutional Collaboration
Pakistan’s digital economy and its virtual assets sector are often treated as if they belong to different domains. While one concerns national infrastructure and governance, the other concerns regulation and financial innovation. However, they share the same goal: a resilient, innovation-driven digital Pakistan.
Pakistan Digital Authority to Oversee the Country’s First National Data Governance Policy
Pakistan has taken a significant step in its digital transformation journey with the proposed National Data Governance Policy 2026, developed by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication.
A National Digital System for Identifying Property Moves a Step Ahead
The Surveyor General of Pakistan and the Chairman of the Pakistan Digital Authority met for a landmark meeting to discuss the National Property Identification Framework, a unique property identification system, and shared geospatial standards for the country.
Pakistan Digital Authority Signs Strategic MoU with The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi to Advance Digital Sovereignty and Innovation
Two-Year Collaboration to Strengthen Digital Public Services, Education, and Blockchain-Enabled Government Solutions
DIFC’s Dubai FinTech Summit expands globally with Pakistan Digital Authority
First international expansion of Dubai FinTech Summit will be held in partnership with Pakistan Digital Authority on 18 and 19 August 2026
Pakistan Digital Authority and DFINITY Partner for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure and AI Software Systems
Agreement establishes Pakistan Subnet of Internet Computer Platform (ICP), supports tamper‑proof digital infrastructure, enables local AI‑native software development and pilots national messenger app
Pakistan Adopts the Islamabad AI Declaration and Establishes Its Sovereign AI Position
On 9 February 2026, Pakistan took a landmark step by formally adopting the Islamabad AI Declaration on sovereign, responsible, and capability-driven artificial intelligence.
External coverage of the Pakistan Digital Authority.