Innovation
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July 6, 2026
PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Turkcell CEO in Istanbul, urging deeper Pakistan–Turkiye digital cooperation and inviting Turkish firms to expand investment
June 30, 2026
The Ministry of IT has launched Pakistan’s National Data Governance Policy 2026, reshaping digital governance with strict sovereignty, privacy, and AI oversight measures.
June 29, 2026
Google limited Meta’s Gemini AI use after a capacity shortfall, affecting projects and prompting token conservation.
June 27, 2026
Pakistan approves over $1.5 billion in AI, satellite, and railway projects to strengthen digital infrastructure, modernize transport, and support long-term economic growth.
June 25, 2026
PTA has formally opened MVNO licence applications, allowing new brands to offer mobile services without building network infrastructure, at a $140,000 upfront fee.
June 23, 2026
NCCIA and UMT have signed an MoU to promote cyber security education, research, innovation, and digital defence through academic and institutional collaboration.
June 18, 2026
NTC and Pakistan Single Window have signed an agreement to digitise tariff and trade processes, aiming to improve efficiency, transparency, and industrial competitiveness.
June 14, 2026
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.
June 14, 2026
Zindigi and WASA Lahore introduce Raast QR bill payments, enabling instant digital payments and supporting Punjab’s Smart City vision.
June 8, 2026
Gul Ahmed’s QGDC and Huawei to build Pakistan’s largest Tier‑III data centre (80MW) and science park; $230M now, up to $600M later, ready in 2027.
June 7, 2026
Binance and Telenor Pakistan sign an MoU to advance blockchain education and digital innovation, backed by Binance's PVARA registration and NOC status.
June 6, 2026
Engro and Baidu have signed an MoU to explore cooperation in AI infrastructure, research, talent development, and industry applications across the region.
