Pakistan Plans Cyber Authority and Pushes 5G Rollout
Pakistan is gearing up for a dual digital upgrade: a federal Cybersecurity Authority to shield national systems, and a 5G launch in 2026 to turbocharge connectivity. […]
Dewan Cement Switches Over 50% Of Energy Usage To Solar
Dewan Cement Limited has launched a six megawatt solar power system at its factory in Dhabeji, District Malir, Karachi. the company shared the update in a […]
Starlink’s Pakistan Launch Hits Another Regulatory Snag
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, has once again hit a regulatory roadblock in Pakistan. Despite setting up its local subsidiary—Starlink Internet Services Pakistan (Private) Ltd.—in […]
Sino-Pak Launches Digital Trade Academy for Vocational Training
In an initiative fostering educational ties, China and Pakistan, have launched the ‘Digital Trade Silk Road Academy’ in Lahore, having five institutions from both countries on […]
Fauji Foundation, Binance Partner on Blockchain
Fauji Foundation has signed a Letter of Intent with Binance to collaborate on blockchain, cryptocurrency, payments, and Web3 technologies in Pakistan. The partnership will focus on […]
Zindigi & eShaafi Partners to Make Healthcare More Accessible
Zindigi and eShaafi have partnered to expand digital healthcare and payments, empowering underserved communities in Pakistan with seamless access to telehealth and secure transactions. Read more: […]
Pakistan Signs Binance Deal to Tokenise Assets
Pakistan has signed an MoU with Binance to explore tokenisation of up to $2 billion in sovereign and real-world assets, signalling a shift toward blockchain-enabled finance. […]
NayaPay Opens Global QR Payments for Pakistanis
Nayapay has introduced global QR payments through a partnership with Alipay+, enabling Pakistani users to make fast, safe, and low-cost payments in more than 50 countries. […]
Pakistan, Russia Explore Strategic Oil Pact
Pakistan and Russia are in active talks on a potential oil-sector agreement covering exploration, production, and refining, as energy ministries negotiate terms. The discussions reflect deepening […]
NGC Commissions 500kV Lahore North Grid Station
Financed by the Asian Development Bank, The National Grid Company of Pakistan has commissioned the 500kV Lahore North Grid Station with an investment of Rs20.7 billion. […]
Pakistan, Russia Sign Protocol to Revive Steel Mills
Pakistan and Russia have signed the second protocol under the Inter-Government Commission to advance the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills. Officials confirmed that a bankable feasibility […]
Samba Bank Launches Saudi Business Facilitation Center
Samba Bank Limited Pakistan has inaugurated The Kingdom Connect Saudi Business Facilitation Center in Islamabad to support stronger economic engagement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Read […]
Punjab Plans Own Provincial Electric Power Regulator
The Punjab government is moving to establish its own Electric Power Regulatory Authority by June 30, 2026 to locally regulate tariffs, licenses and service standards. Officials […]
Pakistan Officials Push Ban on Free VPNs
Authorities in Pakistan have urged a ban on free and unregistered VPNs, warning they pose a serious threat to national security. The proposal would restrict VPN […]
Finland Closing Pakistan Embassy Again In 2026
Finland will close its embassies in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar in 2026 due to limited commercial ties and political developments. The closures are part of Finland’s […]
Pakistan Unveils Cybersecurity Act 2025 to Safeguard Digital Frontier
Pakistan has passed the Cybersecurity Act 2025, establishing a nationwide cyber-defence framework to protect critical digital infrastructure. The law creates a dedicated authority and expands cyber-response […]
Pakistan Unveils IMF-Backed Climate Reform Plan
Pakistan has committed to a 13-point climate reform agenda under its IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility, including a new carbon levy on fuel. The measures aim […]
Bilal Bin Saqib Clarifies Binance HTX Approvals
Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority issued initial no-objection certificates to Binance and HTX under a supervised entry framework. Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib clarified these are not […]
Pakistan to Distribute 700,000 Google Chromebooks
The Federal Government has launched a programme to provide 700,000 Google Chromebooks to students nationwide, aiming to boost digital literacy and access to online learning. The […]
