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September 27, 2026
FM Ishaq Dar addressed the UN Security Council's first AI and international security briefing, calling for an inclusive global governance framework and warning against AI monopolisation and militarisation.
September 27, 2026
BankIslami has launched TezRaftar, an in-house AI-powered system designed to digitise consumer finance underwriting and reduce processing times.
September 25, 2026
PTA confirms it has received no formal order to suspend or downgrade internet in Rawalpindi or Attock despite Punjab's protest-related request.
September 25, 2026
PTA defends Jazz’s 15% tariff increase as a Senate subcommittee investigates an audit objection over alleged customer overcharging.
September 25, 2026
Meta Connect 2026: Muse AI agent, camera-free glasses, $1,299 VR headset, and Muse Charm debut as Metaverse fades.
September 25, 2026
Zong and ConnectHear debut SILA, an AI-powered Pakistan Sign Language system in CSCs, enabling independent, real-time access for Deaf customers.
September 24, 2026
Apple is pitching new Mac Minis and Mac Studios as a one time hardware buy for enterprise AI, challenging cloud token costs while facing Windows’ dominance.
September 24, 2026
JazzCash has been named a finalist in two categories at The Money Awards 2026, recognising its digital welfare disbursement work and Sehat+ health-insurance platform for Pakistan’s informal workforce.
September 23, 2026
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has stressed that Pakistan’s emerging virtual-assets framework should connect tokenization with remittances, SME financing, sovereign debt and financial inclusion.
September 22, 2026
Engro Corporation has appointed former Careem Pay executive Junaid Iqbal as President and CEO-designate, with him set to succeed Ahsan Zafar Syed after the completion of his current term in April 2027.
September 22, 2026
PTA’s Q2 2026 survey found SCOM leading major mobile network quality categories across surveyed areas of AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, including coverage, download speed, latency, voice and SMS services.
September 21, 2026
Pakistan is accelerating plans to privatise IESCO, FESCO and GEPCO, offering investors up to full ownership and management control as the power sector faces mounting reform pressure.
