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MoITT Nears Agreement to Roll Out ByteDance's Lark Enterprise Platform
Pakistan's Ministry of IT is nearing a deal to introduce ByteDance's enterprise platform Lark to streamline communication across public sector workflows.
CCP Builds AI Bid Rigging Detection System for Pakistan's $60B Procurement Market
The Competition Commission of Pakistan is rolling out an AI system to spot cartel patterns and bid rigging across roughly $60 billion in state tenders.
Punjab Integrates NADRA Biometric Verification for Union Council Civil Records
Punjab's Local Government Department has partnered with NADRA to enforce biometric verification for birth, death, and marriage certificates at union councils.
NADRA Outlines Digital Route to Apply for First NICOP via Pak ID App
Overseas Pakistanis aged 18 and above can now apply for their first NICOP online via the Pak ID mobile app without visiting an embassy or physical registration center.
PITB Online College Admissions System Crosses 225,000 Applications in Punjab
Punjab's Online College Admissions System, developed by PITB and PHED, handles over 225,000 intermediate applications across public colleges.
Pakistan IT Exports Hit $435 Million in September 2026, Ranking Second Highest Ever
Pakistan's technology exports touched $435 million (Rs 120 billion) in September 2026, driven by budget incentives and rising global demand.
Pakistan Mobile Phone Imports Fall 16.6% to $417M in Q1 FY27
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports fell by 16.6% to $417.24 million in Q1 FY27, even as imports of other telecommunications apparatus jumped 41.5%.
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G Launch: Ultra-Slim 8000mAh Phone Hits Pakistan at PKR 99,999
TECNO has launched the POVA Curve 2 5G in Pakistan for PKR 99,999, combining an 8000mAh battery in a 7.42mm body with Dimensity 7100 5G performance.
Punjab's $70M Connected Punjab Programme Stalled by AI, Data, and Cybersecurity Rules
Punjab's $70 million World Bank-backed Connected Punjab initiative is on hold while authorities navigate mandatory AI, cybersecurity, and data protection frameworks.
Meezan Bank Migrates 7.5 Million Cards to BPC SmartVista Payments Platform
Meezan Bank has successfully migrated 7.5 million active cards and its entire payments business to BPC's SmartVista platform.
Cyber Fraud Drains 2.5% of Pakistan's GDP, Topping Global Loss Rankings
Pakistan loses an estimated 2.5% of its GDP to cyber-enabled financial fraud, leading global loss metrics according to a new IMF and World Bank report.
Pakistan Loses $31.5 Billion Annually Due to Youth Skills Gap and Tech Training Shortage
Pakistan faces an estimated $31.5 billion annual loss in productivity and potential exports due to severe workforce skills shortages.