PBS Signs New Data Sharing Agreements
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has signed new data-sharing agreements with major government bodies during DataFest 2025. The partnerships aim to improve access...
Federal Government to Finalize Pakistan’s First 5G Auction
Pakistan’s first 5G spectrum auction, with the Auction Advisory Committee meeting expected this week. The decision will shape the rollout strategy for next-generation...
Google to Open First Office in Pakistan
Google has completed its registration in Pakistan and will soon open a local office, Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said. Chromebook production has also...
Naver to Shut Down Webtoon Translate Platform
Naver announced it will discontinue its fan translation platform, Webtoon Translate, on November 26 due to unsustainable operations. Read more: HBO Max Officially...
Pakistan to Announce 5G Spectrum Policy Soon
Pakistan is set to announce its long-awaited 5G spectrum policy to enhance digital access nationwide. IT Minister Shaza Fatima said the upcoming policy aims to boost...
China Proposes Global Body to Govern AI
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed the creation of a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation to govern AI development and promote its use for...
IT Ministry Launches Startup Fund and Cloud Program
Ignite National Technology Fund through The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, has launched the Prime Minister’s Cloud Enablement Program and the Pakistan Startup...
Pakistan Launches Satellite Internet for Digital Growth
Pakistan has launched a national project under Uraan Pakistan to expand internet access through satellite and fiber networks. Led by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal...
Pakistan, LiuGong Partner to Modernize Agriculture
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan called for enhanced collaboration between Pakistani manufacturers and Chinese...
Standard Chartered and SBP Advance Digital Payments
Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan organized an exclusive session to showcase its leading digital banking platform, Straight2Bank, in collaboration with the instant...
Meta Partners with Pakistan on AI and E-Commerce
Meta is exploring partnerships with Pakistan in artificial intelligence, digital trade, and e-commerce. During a meeting with Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Launch Economic Framework
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to establish an Economic Cooperation Framework to strengthen trade, investment, and development partnerships. The agreement,...
Pakistan and Qatar Formalise $3 Billion Investment Agreement
Pakistan and Qatar have signed a protocol finalising Doha’s $3 billion investment commitment through the Qatar Investment Authority, deepening cooperation in trade,...
MMBL and SMEDA Partner to Strengthen SME Financing in Pakistan
Mobilink Microfinance Bank (MMBL) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) have signed an MoU to expand financial access for small businesses...
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Atlas Browser to Compete with Chrome
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-integrated web browser now available on macOS, marking its entry into the browser market dominated by Google Chrome. Read...
Pakistan Launches National Semiconductor Training Initiative ‘INSPIRE’
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched Pakistan’s national semiconductor initiative, INSPIRE, to train 7,200 professionals in chip design and research. The program...
Pakistan and Russia Strengthen Media and Cultural Cooperation
Pakistan and Russia are working to expand cooperation in media, culture, and tourism through new partnerships between state broadcasters and news agencies. The meeting...
Pakistan Launches First Hyperspectral Satellite from China
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite (HS-1) from China, marking a major step in space...
Pakistan Seeks China’s Support for BRICS Bank Membership
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met China’s Deputy Finance Minister Liao Min in Washington, seeking Beijing’s backing for Pakistan’s membership in the...
Pakistan, Vietnam Begin Preferential Trade Talks
Pakistan and Vietnam have officially launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to deepen economic ties and boost bilateral trade. The announcement...
Pakistan and UAE Strengthen Partnership in Digital Technology
Pakistan deepened its technology ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a strong presence at GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World...
Punjab Introduces EcoBot for Real Time Air Quality Monitoring
The Government of Punjab has launched Pakistan’s first AI-powered EcoBot to provide real-time air quality updates and increase public awareness about environmental...
AIIB Approves 235 Million Dollars for Lahore Water Project
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved 235 million dollars in financing for the Lahore Water and Wastewater Management Project, aimed at improving...
Pakistan’s Financial Access Rises as Gender Gap Narrows
Pakistan’s access to formal financial services has grown from 47 percent in 2018 to 67 percent by June 2025, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)...
Bank of Khyber Ranked Second in Asia-Pacific Banking Report
The Bank of Khyber (BoK) has been ranked as the second top performing bank in the Asia-Pacific region by S&P Global Market Intelligence for the third...
MindHYVE.ai Partners with Pakistan Government
MindHYVE.ai, an artificial intelligence solutions company, has announced a collaboration with the Government of Pakistan to support the country’s National Artificial...
Ministry of IT and IBM Strengthen Digital Cooperation
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan (MOITT) hosted senior leaders from IBM, including Shukri Eid, Vice President and General Manager for IBM Gulf,...
Pakistan’s SLG-Trax Moves to Acquire Singapore’s Finova
Secure Logistics Group Limited (SLGTrax), one of Pakistan’s leading logistics and e-commerce solutions providers, has announced plans to acquire Singapore-based...
Jazz and Garena Partner to Boost Pakistan’s Esports Scene
Jazz’s premier gaming platform, GameNow, has partnered with Garena Free Fire for the Free Fire World Series – Pakistan Qualifiers 2025, marking a major step...
Bank Alfalah and NCCPL Sign Partnership MoU
Bank Alfalah Limited and the National Clearing Company of Pak Ltd. (NCCPL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the role of commercial banks in...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Advance Digital Cooperation
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan has concluded a productive visit to Saudi Arabia, strengthening ties in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence,...
Apple and OpenAI Seek Dismissal of Musk Suit
Apple and OpenAI have asked a US federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, which accused them of blocking competition in...
Pakistan Kuwait Technology Conference 2025
The Embassy of Pakistan in Kuwait, in collaboration with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), hosted a technology conference on September 29 and 30 at the...
PM Arrives in London After US Visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in London after completing his week-long visit to the United States, where he led Pakistan’s delegation at the 80th United...
Askari Bank Signs Collaboration with QuickTopups
Askari Bank has signed a strategic collaboration with QuickTopups, powered by Walee Technologies, to provide customers with direct access to gaming credits, vouchers,...
Government Releases Rs. 8.6 Billion for IT Ministry Projects
The federal government has released Rs. 8.6 billion for the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan (MoITT) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)...
PM Shehbaz Meets Trump: Discusses Security and Cooperation
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with US President Donald J. Trump at the Oval Office on Friday. The meeting...
Google Expands AI Plus Plan to Pakistan
Google has announced the expansion of its AI Plus plan to forty new countries, including Pakistan, marking a significant step in broadening access to advanced artificial...
Pakistan and China Launch Sister City Partnership
Pakistan and China have agreed on a new sister city partnership between Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan Province, and an upcoming city in Pakistan. The...
ADB Flags Pakistan’s Slow Digital Trade Growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s weak performance in digital trade, citing fragmented policies, underdeveloped infrastructure,...
PM Shehbaz to Join Select Muslim Leaders’ Meeting
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend a high-profile meeting of “Select” Muslim leaders with US President Donald Trump in New York during the upcoming 80th...
Pakistan, Denmark Sign Loan Deal for Faisalabad WWTP
Pakistan and Denmark have signed a concessional loan agreement for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Faisalabad, marking a major step in sustainable...
Governor SBP and VEON CEO Inaugurates JazzCash Experience Lounge
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor, Jameel Ahmad, officially inaugurated the JazzCash Experience Lounge in Islamabad, marking a new milestone in Pakistan’s...
PM Inaugurates Mashreq Digital Bank in Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the Mashreq Digital Retail Bank in Islamabad, calling it a milestone for Pakistan’s financial sector and a...
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Cement Strategic Defence Alliance
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Riyadh culminated in the signing of a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad...
Ministry of IT Explores IBM Partnership for Digital Pakistan
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan has held a high-level meeting with IBM Pakistan to advance the government’s Digital Pakistan vision. The delegation...
Pakistan Opens Licensing for Global Crypto Firms
Pakistan has officially invited global cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for licenses to operate in the country, marking...
SpaceX Aims for 2026 Orbital Test of Starship
SpaceX has set its sights on 2026 for the first orbital test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, a milestone that could reshape space travel and...
Pakistan to Host Next SCO Summit in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that Pakistan will host the next Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, calling on authorities to begin...
OGDCL Commits 715 Million Dollars to Reko Diq
Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd. (OGDCL) has approved up to 715 million dollars in funding for the first phase of the Reko Diq copper and...