ISLAMABAD: The approval of Pakistan’s much-awaited Personal Data Protection Bill has been delayed once more. The Ministry of Information Technology (IT) on Wednesday asked for 14 more days to finalize the draft.
During a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on IT, ministry officials said the revised draft has been shared with key stakeholders, and their feedback is being reviewed. The ministry is still working on important clauses to make sure the law is strong and effective.
Officials have assured that the final draft will be ready within two weeks. After that, it will be sent to the inter-ministerial committee and then to the federal cabinet for approval. The ministry is committed to completing all legal steps to ensure the bill’s smooth passage.
In other news, Google Wallet has officially launched in Pakistan, offering Android users a new way to make digital payments. The platform allows users to store and use their bank cards for quick and secure transactions.
Google Wallet also supports digital boarding passes, making travel more convenient. Farhan Qureshi, Country Director for Google Pakistan, said that this launch will help Pakistan’s growing digital payment system and make transactions easier for people across the country.
With Google Wallet, users can tap and pay in stores, shop online, and store important digital items securely. Experts believe this step will boost financial inclusion and open new economic opportunities in Pakistan.
