Happenings
KP Moves to Establish Its Own Higher Education Commission—Learning from Punjab & Sindh
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is planning to launch its own Higher Education Commission, with a high-level committee drafting a comprehensive and sustainable model based on lessons from Punjab and Sindh.
PPRA Trains 10,000+ Professionals to Strengthen E-Procurement & Public Contracting in Pakistan
PPRA, in collaboration with NUST, has trained over 10,000 professionals in e-procurement systems, aiming to build transparency and efficiency in Pakistan’s public procurement process.
AI Opens Its First Clinic in Saudi Arabia—No Human Doctors Required
Saudi Arabia partners with China’s Synyi AI to launch the world’s first AI-powered clinic with no human doctors. Learn how AI “Dr. Hua” is diagnosing and treating real patients.
China Launches World's First Space-Based AI Supercomputer: 2,800 Satellites to Power the Next AI Frontier
China has launched 12 satellites in a 2,800-satellite AI supercomputer constellation, marking the world’s first space-based AI system. Learn how it works and why it matters.
Pakistan’s 5G Auction Delayed by 4 Months Amid Telenor-PTCL Merger Uncertainty
Pakistan’s 5G auction faces a 4-month delay as the Telenor-PTCL merger remains under CCP scrutiny. Learn how this affects the country’s digital future.
Innovista Joins Forces with National CERT as Tech Partner in Cyber Innovation Drive
INNOVISTA has joined Pakistan’s National CERT as a Technology Innovation Partner under the Cyber Innovation Ecosystem initiative to enhance national cybersecurity, innovation, and resilience.
Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 Unites 100+ Startups & 400+ Participants at NIC Karachi
NIC Karachi's Pakistan Investor Summit 2025 united 100+ startups, 400+ participants, and global investors for 5 days of pitches, partnerships, and innovation.
SBP Doubles Capital Requirements for Microfinance Banks — Here’s What It Means
SBP raises paid-up capital for microfinance banks to Rs. 2 billion by 2027. Here’s what it means for Pakistan's microfinance sector and small borrowers.
Pakistan’s Startup Funding Plummets 70% in 2024 — But There’s a Silver Lining
Startup funding in Pakistan dropped 70% in 2024, but tech exports soared. Here's what this means for the ecosystem and where opportunities still exist.
FBR Promises Crackdown on Tax Evasion in Retail, Real Estate & Tobacco Sectors
FBR pledges to IMF a nationwide crackdown on tax evasion in retail, real estate, and tobacco sectors with strict audits, POS expansion, and anti-smuggling reforms.
ABHI Partners with LuLu Financial to Offer Instant Wages for Overseas Pakistanis in UAE
ABHI partners with LuLu Financial Holdings to offer instant earned wage access and remittance solutions for overseas Pakistanis in the UAE.
Pakistani Olive Oil Brand Wins Big at World’s Largest Competition!
Loralai Olives becomes the first Pakistani brand to win Silver at NYIOOC 2025, marking Pakistan’s entry into the global premium olive oil market.