ADB Approves $10–12bn Pakistan Lending Strategy
ADB approves $10–12bn five-year strategy for Pakistan, focusing on infrastructure, private sector growth and sustainable development. The Asian Development Bank...
RUDA, Easypaisa Partner for Digital Financial Inclusion
RUDA and easypaisa sign MoU to expand digital financial inclusion across 93 villages under Cashless Pakistan initiative. The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA)...
Tesla to Launch AI Chip; “Terafab Project”
Tesla plans to launch its Terafab AI chip manufacturing project within a week to support autonomous driving and expand its AI infrastructure. Read more: Pakistan...
Meta Plans Major Layoffs Amid Rising AI Costs
Meta may cut up to 20% of its workforce as the company ramps up AI investments and seeks greater efficiency through automation and AI-assisted work. Read...
FWO Developing Anti-Theft M-Tag Chip for Motorcycles
FWO developing free M-Tag chip for motorcycles to improve vehicle monitoring and security, while Islamabad expands taxi and bike registration system. The Frontier...
Cricket Streaming Trends in Pakistan, An Exploratory Survey by Digital Pakistan
Cricket Viewing Frequency The majority of respondents indicated that they watch cricket only during major tournaments or high-profile matches (ODI, T20, PSL). A...
ECC Approves Power Contract Revisions, Rs163bn Savings
ECC approves revised power contracts expected to save Rs163bn and clears Rs235bn in outstanding payments to power producers. The Economic Coordination Committee...
KP Launches Solar Systems Distribution for 130,000 Households
KP government to distribute solar systems to 130,000 households, with 65,000 units free and others on subsidised instalments under the Provincial Solarisation Initiative....
Ignite to Launch Pakistan Venture Fund for Startups
Ignite launches Pakistan Venture Fund initiative to expand early-stage financing, support startups and strengthen the country’s technology and innovation ecosystem....
JazzWorld, GSMA Partner to Boost Women’s Inclusion
JazzWorld has partnered with GSMA to expand women’s digital participation and co‑fund Pakistani startups, strengthening inclusive innovation across Pakistan’s...
PM Urges Faster Progress on CPEC
PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for accelerating CPEC Phase II, pledging stronger security for Chinese workers and expanding cooperation in industry, agriculture and IT....
Punjab Launches Subsidised E-Taxi Scheme Provincewide
Punjab launches subsidised e-taxi scheme with 1,100 vehicles, Rs4bn subsidy and 30% quota for women under broader e-mobility push. Read more: Punjab Invites DAMAC...
Pakistan, 3 EU Countries Agree Strategy to Curb Illegal Migration
Pakistan and Italy, Spain, Greece agree joint framework to curb illegal migration, promote legal pathways and strengthen rapid-response cooperation. Pakistan and...
IMF Flags Stronger Pakistan Economic Performance
IMF says Pakistan’s economy has stabilised under EFF, citing fiscal surplus and current account gains ahead of crucial review talks. The International Monetary...
Islamabad Airport Becomes Fully Digital Payment Enabled with JazzCash
Islamabad Airport declared fully digital payment enabled facility, with JazzCash leading the shift to a cashless ecosystem in collaboration with PAA and SBP. Islamabad...
Wateen, Akhuwat Partner on AI Loan Automation
Wateen and Akhuwat launch Agentic AI-powered Smart Loan Automation platform to transform interest-free microfinance in Pakistan. Read more: Wateen Supports Jazz...
Saudi Delegation Explores $200m Investments
Saudi firm Kyan explores $200m+ investments in Pakistan across energy, mining, IT, and agriculture during Indus AI Week talks with BOI. Read more: Pakistan and Saudi...
Pakistan Signs Tade Pact with Cambodia
Pakistan and Cambodia signed a TPO agreement to boost trade, advance PTA talks, and expand cooperation in AI, ICT, aviation, and agriculture. Pakistan and Cambodia...
Pakistani Candidates Shortlisted for China Mission
Two Pakistani astronauts have cleared China’s secondary selection phase and will train at ACC, with one set to fly aboard the Tiangong space station in late...
