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
Lahore, January 19, 2026 — Pakistan’s largest technology exhibition, ITCN Asia 2026, concluded at the Expo Centre Lahore with organisers projecting an economic impact of more than $750 million, underscoring the expanding role of the digital economy in the country’s growth strategy. Now in its 27th edition, the three-day eventContinue Reading
Pakistan has marked a major milestone in artificial intelligence with the launch of its first homegrown Urdu-language AI model, Qalb. The project has been developed by Taimoor Hassan, a Pakistani student currently studying in the United States. Qalb is being described as the world’s largest Large Language Model built exclusivelyContinue Reading
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima said on Monday that Pakistan is preparing to hold its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction during the holy month of Ramadan, as the government accelerates efforts to upgrade the country’s digital infrastructure. Speaking to the media at Parliament House, the ministerContinue Reading
Islamabad: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Syed Aminul Haque, held a meeting at Parliament House on Monday to review proposed amendments to the Pakistan Telecommunication Act, triggering a wide-ranging debate over legislative process, constitutional rights, and the future of digital infrastructure in the country. OpeningContinue Reading
Samsung has confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy S26 series will not include Edge or Pro variants, putting to rest speculation that the company might overhaul its flagship naming strategy this year. The clarification comes from a promotional document published by Samsung Colombia ahead of the Galaxy S26 Unpacked event. TheContinue Reading