Xi Declares China the Leader of a New Global AI Order
Xi Jinping used the WAIC in Shanghai to pitch China as the leader of global AI governance, as Pakistan joined the new WAICO body as a founding member....
HBL’s New Card Puts Pakistan’s Payment Scheme on the World Stage
HBL launched the PayPak UnionPay Co-Badge Debit Card, combining Pakistan's domestic payment scheme with global reach, backed by SBP's digital payments vision....
Pakistan to Roll Out AI Diagnostics Across 1,110 Hospitals Nationwide
Pakistan plans to deploy an Alibaba-backed AI diagnostic system across 1,110 hospitals under the PM Health Card Programme, targeting 200 million Pakistanis for faster...
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....
