PTA to Auction 5G Spectrum in March, Says Chairman Hafeez Ur Rehman
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (Retd.) Hafeez Ur Rehman, announced on Tuesday that Pakistan is set to auction 5G spectrum in March, marking a significant step toward next-generation connectivity in the country. Addressing a press…
Pakistan’s ICT Export Remittances Surge Nearly 20% to $2.61bn in 7MFY26
Pakistan’s information and communication technology (ICT) export remittances rose 19.78% to $2.61 billion during the first seven months (July–January) of FY2025-26, compared with $2.18 billion in the corresponding period last fiscal year, reflecting continued momentum in the country’s digital services…
P@SHA Pledges Support as Government Launches $1bn AI Development Plan
The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has officially endorsed the federal government’s comprehensive strategic framework for artificial intelligence, cementing the IT industry’s commitment to the structural digital transformation outlined at the inaugural Indus AI Summit 2026. Ms. Sahaza Fatima Khawaja,…
PTA Marks Digital Milestone with ITU G5 Regulation Benchmark 2025
Islamabad Pakistan has retained its status as a Fifth-Generation (G5) regulator under the International Telecommunication Union Regulatory Benchmarking Framework, achieving an overall score of 75.77 in the ITU G5 Benchmark 2025. Pakistan first entered the G5 category in 2021 with…
Huawei Champions Pakistan’s Digital Transformation with AI and Smart ICT Solutions
Huawei, a global leader in ICT solutions, has reinforced its commitment to Pakistan’s digital transformation journey. As Pakistan enters a critical phase of digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is positioned as a key enabler for economic growth, governance efficiency, and…
AI adoption in public sector will take time, says expert
Pakistan’s ambition to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into governance could face significant delays unless policymakers address structural and regulatory gaps within the public sector, experts say. While AI is increasingly viewed as a tool to modernise service delivery and improve…
Mobilink Bank Posts Record Rs3.62bn PBT, Strengthens Lead in Microfinance Sector
Mobilink Bank reported a record profit before tax (PBT) of Rs3.62 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 217 per cent year-on-year surge and reinforcing its position as Pakistan’s largest microfinance bank. The digital microfinance lender posted…