Ericsson Highlights 5G, AI-Led Growth Potential at EU–Pakistan Business Forum 2026!
Islamabad Ericsson has underscored the transformative role of advanced connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and 5G in accelerating Pakistan’s digital economy at the inaugural EU–Pakistan Business Forum 2026. The two-day forum, held in Islamabad, brought together senior government officials, global technology…
75% of the energy sector worldwide to digitize in two years: Kaspersky Research
Islamabad According to the joint Kaspersky and VDC research report, ‘Powering Cyber Resilience in the Energy Sector’, less than 5% of energy organizations can be considered fully digital nowadays. Yet, in just two years, that number is projected to explode,…
Pakistan Railways Bans Filming, Tightens Grip on Digital Content Nationwide
ISLAMABAD Pakistan Railways has imposed a sweeping ban on unauthorized filming and photography across its network, in a move aimed at tightening security and controlling the flow of sensitive information. Under the new directive, journalists, vloggers, influencers and the general…
Punjab Police Granted Direct Powers to Tackle Cybercrime in Major Policy Shift
LAHORE In a significant move to strengthen digital law enforcement, the Punjab government has empowered police to directly handle cybercrime cases, streamlining response mechanisms amid a surge in online offences. Under the new framework, citizens facing issues such as online…
Pakistani Drone Startup Nexerin Secures $2 Million German Investment in Major Breakthrough
Islamabad A Pakistani tech startup has marked a major milestone on the global stage as Nexerin secured a $2 million investment from a German corporation, highlighting growing international confidence in the country’s innovation ecosystem. NICAT Startup Goes Global Nexerin, incubated…
17th-Century “Supercomputer” Linked to Lahore Craftsmanship Set for £94 Million Auction in London
A rare 17th-century brass astrolabe, often described by historians as a “medieval supercomputer,” is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in London, with an estimated value of nearly £94 million. From Royal Collections to Global Spotlight The intricately…
$1.61 Billion Lost at Checkout: Payment Gaps Stall Pakistan’s E-Commerce Growth
Islamabad Pakistan’s fast-growing e-commerce sector is losing an estimated $1.61 billion annually at the checkout stage, highlighting a major structural weakness in the country’s digital economy, according to a new report by Payoneer. Billions Lost Despite Strong Demand The findings…