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PM Launches Online Registration of Medical Devices by DRAP

July 21, 2025: PM Shahbaz announced in a ceremony that DRAP has started online licensing and registration of medical devices. This step was direly needed as during Covid 2021-22 it indigenous medical devices existed. (https://e.dra.gov.pk/)

Restructuring of National Information Technology Board

Restructuring of the National Information Technology Board (NITB) has formally begun under a newly approved operating model.The new model redefines NITB’s mission and structure, positioning it as a “world-class center of excellence for digital government".(https://propakistani.pk/2025/07/21/govt-starts-restructuring-of-nitb/)

NADRA is testing a decentralized digital identity system

March 11, 2025 (MLN): National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched Pakistan’s first “dematerialized digital identity card”. Integrated into the Pak ID mobile app, citizens will be able to store their ID cards on their smartphones.(https://idtechwire.com/pakistan-launches-first-digital-national-id-card-in-major-tech-milestone/)

IT Exports Rise to 3.8 Billion $ in 2025, but still short of target

July, 2025: The government had set the Pakistan IT exports target for 2025 at $5 billion. Despite the sector’s rapid growth, Pakistan fell short of the export target. Issuance of an AI Policy, setting up payment gateway and clear,easy taxation policies for freelancers are needed.(https://www.techjuice.pk/pakistan-sets-5-billion-it-export-target-for-2025/)