Happenings
Lahore is Going Electric! Hundreds of EV Charging Stations Coming Soon
Lahore is going green! LTC plans to set up 241 EV charging stations citywide to support electric vehicles and cut pollution.
Islamabad Embraces Smart Parking to Modernize City Life
CDA rolls out a digital smart parking system across Islamabad to reduce congestion, enhance transparency, and modernize city services.
Sindh Announces Free Electric Scooty Scheme for Women: Here’s All You Need to Know
The Sindh Government has introduced a free electric scooty scheme for women. Learn about eligibility, training, balloting process, and how to apply online.
Tania Aidrus Hits Pause on DCore’s Global Rollout — Shifts Focus to Waseela for Rural Pakistan
Tania Aidrus halts DCore’s global commercialisation to focus on Waseela, a fintech initiative targeting rural Pakistan. Strategy shift follows Dbank license setback and changing investor sentiment.
NADRA Eases Online Registration Process for B-Form (CRC) in 2025
NADRA eases B-Form (CRC) application process via the Pak ID App for children under one year. Standard and executive service fees remain unchanged for 2025.
PTA Starts Licensing VPN Providers, Grants Licenses to Three Companies
PTA starts licensing VPN service providers in Pakistan and issues Class Licenses to three firms. Unlicensed providers advised to register to avoid service disruption.
SECP Registers 552 IT & E-Commerce Companies in March 2025, Total Hits 249K+
SECP registered 2,757 new companies in March 2025, including 552 in IT and e-commerce. Total company registrations in Pakistan now stand at 249,365.
UAE Startup Metric Raises 7-Figure Seed Round, Launches World’s First Chief Financial AI
Metric, a UAE-based AI fintech founded by Pakistanis, raises a 7-figure seed round and unveils Max — the world’s first Chief Financial AI for business owners.
Pakistan Launches Digital COPP to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Exports
Pakistan introduces a digital Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (COPP) via PSW and DRAP to enhance pharma exports and meet global compliance standards.
SECP Chairman Visits Jazz HQ to Boost Pakistan’s Digital Economy and Empower SMEs
SECP Chairman visits Jazz HQ to discuss digitizing Pakistan’s economy and empowering SMEs through tech innovation and public-private collaboration.
One Patient, One ID: CNIC to Serve as Your Medical Record Number in Pakistan
Pakistan to digitize healthcare by linking medical records to CNICs, making patient data accessible nationwide under the new 'One Patient One ID' system.
PM Shehbaz Orders Complete Digitization of Pakistan’s Economy
PM Shehbaz has ordered full-scale digitization of the economy to eliminate the informal sector and boost national development.