Islamabad, January 20, 2026 — Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to improve citizen access to telecom services through e-Khidmat Maraakaz across Punjab. Under the agreement, Zong will establish Customer Facilitation Desks atContinue Reading
Pakistan has not announced any plans to restrict or ban Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into the social media platform X, but recent international developments have intensified debate at home over AI accountability, online harm, and digital safety. The discussion follows action taken last week by Malaysia and Indonesia,Continue Reading
In an era where information has become one of the most powerful tools, experts and digital rights advocates are urging citizens to exercise caution, reminding the public that not every piece of news circulating online reflects the truth. With the rapid spread of content across social media and messaging platforms,Continue Reading
OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Go globally, extending its lower-priced subscription plan to users in all markets where ChatGPT is available, as the company looks to balance rapid growth with rising infrastructure costs. Priced at $8 per month in the United States, ChatGPT Go sits between the free version andContinue Reading
Islamabad — The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has hosted a two-day semi-classical dance workshop led by renowned dancer and instructor Fatima Amjed, reinforcing its role in promoting arts education and cultural engagement across the country. Held on January 17 and 18, 2026, at the PNCA premises inContinue Reading
Islamabad — Pakistan’s information technology sector has recorded its highest-ever monthly export earnings, with receipts exceeding $400 million for the first time, underscoring the sector’s growing role in the country’s external accounts. Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) show IT exports rose to $437 million in DecemberContinue Reading
Pakistan has taken another step towards promoting a cashless economy and advancing its Digital Pakistan agenda with the launch of the country’s first cashless market in Islamabad, where shoppers can make purchases entirely through digital payment systems. At the capital’s weekly Sunday Bazaar, customers are no longer required to carryContinue Reading