HANGZHOU / ISLAMABAD — In a major economic breakthrough, Pakistani and Chinese companies have officially signed cooperation agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth a massive $1.22 billion. The historic deals were finalized at the Pakistan-China Business Conference in Hangzhou, witnessed directly by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Governor of Zhejiang Province, Mr. Liu […]
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to embark on a vital four-day official visit to China starting tomorrow. Marking the historic 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations, the visit’s primary objective is economic and digital acceleration. The PM will kick off his trip in Hangzhou, where he will personally chair the Pakistan-China Business-to-Business
LAHORE — The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) has launched the pilot phase of its “Digital Land Title Tokenization” project in selected commercial districts of Lahore. In partnership with provincial IT boards, the initiative is transferring physical property deeds onto a secure, immutable decentralized ledger. Once fully implemented, the blockchain infrastructure will allow overseas and
ISLAMABAD — In a major step toward centralizing Pakistan’s digital public infrastructure, the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the National Information Technology Board (NITB) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to accelerate the digitization and integration of citizen-centric public services into a single, cohesive national platform under the Digital Economy
ISLAMABAD / KARACHI — According to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s technology exports have witnessed a massive 33% year-on-year growth, reaching an impressive $423 million for the single month of April 2026. This extends a continuous streak where monthly IT export revenue has comfortably held above the
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ISLAMABAD — In a massive tech-driven shift to modernize the capital markets, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has chaired a high-level meeting to review the tokenization of sovereign bonds and Naya Pakistan Certificates (NPCs) via blockchain infrastructure. Partnering with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the newly formed Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), the
ISLAMABAD — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with US Assistant Secretary S. Paul Kapur to discuss deepening economic ties. The meeting focused on accelerating Pakistan’s digital finance, technology, and energy sectors through transparent and predictable reforms. US officials acknowledged Pakistan’s stabilization efforts and expressed strong interest from American firms in long-term infrastructure and technology projects.
LAHORE — The Ministry of Agriculture has initiated its first-ever “AI-Driven Smart Farming” pilot project in collaboration with top Chinese tech firms. Using satellite imagery and AI sensors, farmers will now receive real-time data on soil health, water requirements, and pest control through a mobile app. This project aims to increase crop yields by 20%
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ISLAMABAD — To combat the ongoing energy crisis and promote green energy, the Federal Government has announced a complete tax exemption on the import of solar cells and raw materials. This move is expected to reduce the cost of locally assembled solar panels by 25-30%. The Ministry of Energy stated that the goal is to
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In a monumental move for the country’s digital landscape, Google has officially announced the establishment of its first “Cloud Region” in Pakistan. This infrastructure will allow local businesses, government agencies, and start-ups to store and process data within national borders, significantly reducing latency and enhancing security. IT experts believe this move will attract billions in
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