EU Moves to Regulate Amazon, Microsoft Cloud Services
The EU plans to classify Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure as DMA gatekeepers, expanding Big Tech rules to cloud services....
Karandaaz, UN Launch Digital Payments Working Group
Karandaaz and Better Than Cash Alliance launch a national group to expand merchant digitisation and digital payments in Pakistan....
Pakistan Freelance Economy: The Invisible Export Powering Millions
Pakistan freelancers earned $856M in 9 months of FY26, heading toward $1B. Here is how the sector works, who earns, and what holds it back....
Alibaba Expands AI Support for Pakistani SMEs
Alibaba.com introduces AI-powered tools to help Pakistani SMEs expand exports, improve efficiency and access global markets....
Lucky, DIB Expand Islamic Investment Access Nationwide
Lucky Investments and DIB Pakistan partner to expand nationwide access to Shariah-compliant mutual funds and pension products....
FY2026-27 Budget Boosts Digital Economy Growth
IMF expresses satisfaction with Pakistan’s macroeconomic progress under EFF and RSF but flags revenue shortfalls and reform delays as medium-term risks....
Zindigi, WASA Lahore Launch Raast QR Payments
Zindigi and WASA Lahore introduce Raast QR bill payments, enabling instant digital payments and supporting Punjab’s Smart City vision....
UK, Pakistan Advance £35m Green Compact
Pakistan and the UK advance the £35m Green Compact, focusing on climate resilience, green innovation and youth entrepreneurship....
Aik Wins Shariah Innovation Award
aik by BankIslami won the Best Shariah Compliant Digital Financial Solution award at the Pakistan Digital Awards 2026....
Bitget Plans Pakistan Market Entry Push
Global crypto exchange Bitget is preparing to enter Pakistan and has begun recruiting for a local CEO/Managing Director role amid growing interest in the market....
