Innovation
The future is now – join us as we explore the latest tech innovations
September 5, 2026
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially operational across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following regulatory approval from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). The approval allows Starlink to provide residential, business, government, and maritime services across the country. Residential plans start at around AED 300 per month, while some high-density areas of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are already experiencing waitlists due to satellite capacity limits.
September 5, 2026
PTA told lawmakers that 18.2 million SIMs were blocked over 2.5 years, while Rs4.5 billion in fines were imposed on telecom operators.
September 4, 2026
Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, its most advanced models for coding and scientific research, at 25% lower cost and with significantly improved safeguards.
September 2, 2026
JazzWorld & iTecknologi join forces to launch Drivver, a ride-hailing platform blending mobility, connectivity & JazzCash payments, redefining transport access for riders, drivers & Pakistan’s digital economy.
September 1, 2026
Punjab has expanded its partnership with Huawei to accelerate artificial intelligence training, digital infrastructure and smart public services, including plans to train 1,000 young people and 300 women while establishing six data centres at Nawaz Sharif IT City.
August 31, 2026
OpenAI will end model access for SpaceX owned Cursor by Nov 12, citing Musk’s firms violating contracts.
August 31, 2026
Pakistani tech firms head to LEAP 2026 in Riyadh seeking clients, partnerships and local offices, building on last year’s $9.74m in business and 78 leads
August 30, 2026
Microsoft is rolling out Claude Opus 5 across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot Chat, Cowork, and Copilot Studio, deepening its multi-model strategy beyond OpenAI's GPT models.
August 29, 2026
Zindigi and DAT AI Systems have signed an MoU to develop digital payment, identity and financial solutions for institutions across Pakistan.
August 29, 2026
US technology firm Mobiz opens its regional office at NASTP Karachi, highlighting Pakistan’s growing IT sector and potential as a regional technology hub.
August 28, 2026
Meta's Small Business Growth Academy will train 1,000 Pakistani SMEs in AI and digital marketing between August and November 2026, delivered free by local partner AtomCamp.
