PNCA Hosts Semi-Classical Dance Workshop to Promote Cultural Learning
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…
Pakistan Records Highest-Ever Monthly IT Exports, Crossing $400m Mark
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…
Cashless market in Islamabad reflects Pakistan’s digital push
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…
ITCN Asia 2026 Concludes in Lahore with Expected $750m Boost to Pakistan’s Digital Economy
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…
Pakistani Student Launches Urdu ChatGPT, “Qalb”
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…
Pakistan Targets 5G Spectrum Auction During Ramadan, IT Minister Says
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…
Parliamentary Committee Debates Proposed Amendments to Pakistan Telecommunication Act
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,…