Islamabad Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology has launched the process to establish the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council, a key step toward implementing the National AI Policy 2025 under the Digital Pakistan Vision, officials said. Most nominations for the council have already been received, while the remaining submissionsContinue Reading
Pakistan’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem will take centre stage in the capital next month as women technologists, entrepreneurs and industry leaders gather for the AI For Her summit, aimed at promoting female leadership in emerging technologies. Scheduled for February 9–10, 2026, the two-day event in Islamabad will focus on innovation,Continue Reading
Islamabad Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja held a strategic meeting with David Frantic, Regional Business Head at Microsoft, to explore potential collaboration across key areas of Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda. According to officials, the discussions focused on artificial intelligence skilling and capacity building, expansion of cloudContinue Reading
Islamabad Google is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint by bringing Gemini AI deeper into Google Maps, transforming the app into a smart, interactive tour guide for walkers and cyclists. After launching Gemini-powered assistance for driving navigation last year, the company is now extending the feature to walking and cycling directionsContinue Reading
Pakistan has launched a new artificial intelligence–based system aimed at strengthening efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation, as authorities move to modernise investigations amid rising digital abuse. The system, named Katalyst, has been developed through a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, the Narcotics Control Division, and the UK-PakistanContinue Reading
Islamabad Artificial intelligence is making its way into Pakistan’s classrooms, offering tools designed to help teachers focus more on student engagement and learning while automating routine tasks such as grading and lesson planning. According to officials, AI-powered platforms can generate interactive lesson plans in seconds, streamline administrative work, and provideContinue Reading
Snap Inc. has stepped up its push into augmented reality hardware by launching Specs Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that will focus exclusively on developing and commercialising its next-generation AR glasses, branded Specs, expected to reach consumers in 2026. The move marks a strategic shift as Snap seeks to bringContinue Reading