NBP and 1LINK Unite to Drive Pakistan’s Cashless Payment Future
NBP and 1LINK held a Bank Activation Session in Karachi to drive debit card adoption and build frontline capacity for Pakistan's cashless payments future....
UN Moves to Govern AI Agents Before They Govern Us
The ITU launched a Focus Group at the AI for Good Summit to build global frameworks ensuring AI agents remain identifiable, accountable, and human-controlled....
China’s Shandong Xinxu Bets Big on Pakistan’s Energy Future
China's Shandong Xinxu Group proposes a sweeping Pakistan energy partnership covering upstream oil, refinery upgrades, offshore exploration, and coastal energy cities....
Sony PlayStation Ends Physical Game Discs by January 2028
Sony ends physical PlayStation disc production in January 2028. All new games go digital-only as downloads hit 85% of sales and the PS3 store closes in 2027....
Europe Fights Back as US Chip War Threatens ASML’s Future
The Netherlands lobbied Washington against the MATCH Act, which would cut ASML's remaining China access; threatening billions in revenue and global chip supply chains....
PTA Opens MVNO Licensing, Unlocking Pakistan’s Telecom Market
PTA has formally opened MVNO licence applications, allowing new brands to offer mobile services without building network infrastructure, at a $140,000 upfront fee....
Pakistan’s Historic US-Iran Mediation Opens New Diplomatic Era
PM Shehbaz hails Pakistan's mediation of the Islamabad MoU between the US and Iran as a historic triumph, heralding a new era of regional cooperation....
Pakistan’s AI Ecosystem in 2026: Startups, Software, and More!
Pakistan's AI ecosystem is shifting fast. From $5B in IT exports to YC-backed founders, here's what's real, what's hype, and what comes next....
Pakistan Sets Eye on PTV and PBC Digitisation
Pakistan's Annual Plan 2026-27 promises full PTV and PBC digitisation and a National Brands Centre, but no funding, timelines, or roadmap have been detailed....
UK Delegation Visits SIFC to Strengthen Pakistan Investment Ties
The British High Commission visited SIFC to discuss FDI, export-led industrial growth, and privatisation, reaffirming UK-Pakistan economic partnership....
