Pakistan’s Smart Non‑Chip CNICs Bring Big Benefits
Pakistan’s National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), headed by Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar, has introduced a new non‑chip...
Bykea Launches Digital Payments for Seamless Rides
Bykea has officially made a giant leap into the world of fintech by offering digital payments for rides! Riders can now pay through easypaisa digital bank,...
Strait Turmoil Rocks Crypto and Oil Markets
World markets stumbled this week after U.S. and Israeli air raids hit Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, prompting Iran’s parliament...
NAB Implements AI to Break Financial Crime Cases
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is taking a leap of a high-tech kind, implementing artificial intelligence in its financial crime investigations across...
Pakistan Leads the Way with New Electric Car Strategy
Pakistan has launched its National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–30, which has lofty targets to electrify 30% of all new car sales by the end of...
Pakistan’s Big Tech Jump Towards $15bn Export Target
In a daring bid to enhance Pakistan’s international tech presence, Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Khawaja announced the government’s...
Punjab Fines of Rs 1 Million for Refusal of Digital Payment
The Punjab government is going tough on businesses that deny digital payments through its new Finance Bill. Any shop refusing debit or credit cards, mobile wallets,...
White-Collar Workforce Under Threat from AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming the job market at a rapid pace, and not discreetly. Microsoft AI CEO and co-founder of DeepMind Mustafa Suleyman has cautioned...
Fuel Watchdog Established During Middle Eastern Upheaval
With regional tensions running high in the Middle East, Pakistan has acted fast to protect its fuel economy by establishing a crisis committee headed by the...
Digital Pakistan Soars as ICT Exports Hit $2.8B Milestone
Pakistan’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector achieved a landmark feat in FY 2025, with exports surging 23.7% to a record US $2.825 billion,...
Bold Moves in Budget 2025‑26: Pakistan’s Tug‑of‑War
In a high‑stakes session at the National Assembly, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the FY26 budget, striking a delicate balance between growth, austerity,...
K‑Electric Scores Big With NEPRA Approving Rs50bn Write‑Off Win
K-Electric (KE) has won a big fight with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approving a Rs50.01 billion write-off pertaining to the Multi-Year...
Raqami and Visa Spark Pakistan’s Islamic Banking Revolution
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank (RIDB) has teamed up with Visa to launch a comprehensive card portfolio, marking a bold step in supporting Pakistan’s first Islamic...
Pakistan Speeds Up Crypto Regulation with New Committee
In a landmark step towards embracing digital finance, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has formed a technical committee to prepare exhaustive laws and a regulatory...
Pakistan’s Digital Future: ADB and P@SHA Collaborate
In a historic step towards pushing Pakistan into the digital era, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) have signed a...
TikTok Mental Health Tips Are Usually Misleading: Study
A recent study confirms that more than half of the most popular 100 mental health videos on TikTok are filled with misinformation, and that raises some...
P@SHA Call for Tax Relief for IT Boom
Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) has called on the government to provide tax-friendly measures in the next federal budget to spur growth in the IT industry....
Pakistan Expands Facial Recognition for Identity Security
Pakistan will transform its identity verification system with the introduction of facial recognition technology in different segments of society. The National Database...
Millions of SIMs Blocked Over Expired CNICs
As part of a widespread crackdown, the Government of Pakistan has directed all telecom companies to immediately block SIMs registered against expired CNICs. The...
Halan Microfinance Bank Secures Rs. 1.4B for Expansion
Halan Microfinance Bank has received a significant capital injection of Rs. 1.425 billion (approximately USD 5 million) from its parent company, MNT-Halan Pak B.V.,...
FBR Scrambles to Meet Rs. 12.33 Trillion Tax Target
With just weeks remaining before the federal budget announcement, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is making a last-ditch effort to achieve its revised tax revenue...
Massive Data Breach Hits Google, Microsoft, and Facebook
The National Cyber Emergency Response Team (PKCERT) has issued a high-priority alert, warning social media users about a significant data breach involving platforms...
HBL, Kashf Empower Women with Rs 3.5B Fund
In a pioneering step towards strengthening women entrepreneurship in Pakistan, Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has joined hands with Kashf Foundation to introduce a Rs...
Starlink’s Skyward Leap is Bridging Pakistan’s Digital Divide
Pakistan is poised to experience a digital revolution as Starlink, the satellite internet business by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is all set to enter the country....
IMF Demand for Used Vehicles Could Derail EV Future
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been said to have pushed Pakistan to relax bans on used car imports, a step that could undermine the nation’s...
Fuze Targets Pakistan as MENA Expansion Accelerates
Fuze, the top digital assets infrastructure platform in the MENA region, has expanded into Pakistan as part of its overall regional growth plan. Having started operations...
Vopy Joins Pakistani Bank for Freelancer Payments
Swedish fintech company Vopy AB has collaborated with one of Pakistan’s top digital banks to introduce a special cross-border payment solution for freelancers....
Jazz Drove Pakistan’s Digital Revolution with Record Investment
Jazz, Pakistan’s best digital operator, has announced a 20% revenue increase in Q1 2025, highlighting its leadership position in the country’s digitalization...
Telecom Companies Generate Rs. 84.24 Billion in Taxes
From July 2024 to March 2025, mobile service providers in Pakistan, such as Jazz, Telenor, Zong CMPak Ltd, and Ufone 4G, collected Rs. 84.24 billion in...
500+ Social Media Accounts Under Fire in Pakistan
In a major development, Pakistan’s caretaker government has uncovered more than 500 social media accounts allegedly involved in spreading anti-judiciary and anti-state...
India Challenges Pakistan’s IMF Loans Amid Rising Tensions
India is set to formally present its stance on Pakistan’s financial assistance at the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) board meeting. This move follows...
Pakistan’s Crypto Council: 50 Days, Global Impact
In just 50 days since its launch on March 14, 2025, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has rapidly positioned Pakistan as a significant player in global...
Crackdown Begins: PTA Targets Illegal Phone Approvals
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a stern warning against the use of illegally patched mobile phones, signaling a significant crackdown on...
Science Ministry Cuts 200+ Jobs in Restructuring Drive
In a sweeping decision by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), over 200 jobs are being eliminated as part of a major restructuring plan. The...
Trump’s TikTok Deal Twist Keeps Everyone Guessing
In a surprising turn, former US President Donald Trump may extend the deadline for ByteDance to reach a deal concerning TikTok’s US operations. Initially set to...
Pakistan Looks at UAE’s Digital Success to Spur Transformation
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary recently praised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its role in digital...
Sindh and WFP Fight Malnutrition and Climate Issues
In a major step towards tackling urgent malnutrition, education, and climate resilience issues, the Sindh Government has joined hands with the United Nations World...
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...
Pakistan’s IT Exports Set to Smash $4 Billion Mark
Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled services (ITeS) sector is heading for a historic milestone, with exports projected to cross $4 billion in FY2024-25. According to...
Banks in Pakistan Gear Up for AI Regulations
Pakistan is moving towards regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence in its banking sector. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is preparing a comprehensive framework...
USF’s Digital Revolution Aims To Empower Women Through Tech
At the “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation” event, Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Khawaja, highlighted...
Pakistan’s Giant Leap: Astronauts to Train in China
Pakistan is set to make history by selecting two astronauts for its inaugural manned space mission, in collaboration with China. The China Manned Space Engineering...
PTCL Group Breaks Records with Soaring Q1 Revenues
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL.Official) Group kicked off 2025 on a high note, reporting an impressive 22% revenue growth in the first quarter,...
Pakistan Bets Big on Clean Energy Sukuk Bonds
The Government of Pakistan is gearing up to raise Rs52 billion through the issuance of green Sukuk bonds, aiming to fund three major clean energy projects...