May 29, 2026

Technology

Tech Giant Google to Establish Regional Data Center in Pakistan: A $500 Million Milestone

ISLAMABAD / MOUNTAIN VIEW — In a groundbreaking move for Pakistan’s IT sector, Google has officially announced plans to establish its first large-scale regional data center in Islamabad. This $500 million investment is part of Google’s “Digital South Asia” initiative and aims to drastically reduce latency for local users while providing high-speed cloud infrastructure for […]

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Pakistan Legalizes Crypto: SBP Enacts Virtual Assets Act 2026

WASHINGTON / ISLAMABAD — In a monumental shift for the nation’s financial landscape, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially enacted the Virtual Assets Act 2026. This historic legislation marks the end of ambiguity regarding digital currencies, providing a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation, licensing, and trading of cryptocurrencies. For a country with

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Aurangzeb Engages Big Tech, US Officials in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of high-level meetings with global technology and financial leaders on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026. The discussions focused on Pakistan’s digital transformation, financial inclusion, and broader economic reform agenda. Google to Open Pakistan Office in July 2026 In a productive meeting

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The Rise of Smart Healthcare: How Technology Is Bringing Wellness Home

In today’s fast-moving world, healthcare is no longer limited to hospitals or clinics. With the rapid growth of smart healthcare technology, wellness has become a part of our everyday environment—from our living rooms to our offices. Whether it’s a massage machine or a home exercise device, modern innovations have made staying healthy easier than ever.

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Igniting Pakistan’s Digital Future: Digital Sector Roadmap Unveiled and Awards Ceremony of AI Wrapper Competition 2025

The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of IT & Telecom (MoITT) and Ignite – National Technology Fund, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), unveiled the Pakistan Digital Sector Roadmap, marking a major milestone in advancing the Prime Minister’s vision for a Digital Pakistan. The event also celebrated the winners of the AI

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Pakistan Introduces Its First AI Judge

In a major stride for Pakistan’s AI landscape, innovators Ammara Aftab (Pro AI Lady) and Faraz Hussain Buriro have unveiled EvalKaar, the country’s first AI Judge, designed to transform how projects, startups, and innovations are assessed with fairness, transparency, and zero bias. EvalKaar is a cutting-edge multimodal AI evaluation system capable of analysing text, video,

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China Is Eating Apple’s Lunch: How the Smartphone Giant Stacks Up Against Asian Competitors

The Rise of Chinese Smartphone Brands: A New Era of Global Competition China has rapidly emerged as a dominant force in the global smartphone industry. Brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo have not only solidified their presence in the domestic market but also made significant strides internationally. By offering high-quality, feature-rich smartphones at competitive prices,

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AI Could Displace 99% of Global Workforce by 2030, Warn Experts

AI Unemployment 2030: Expert Warns of 99% Job Loss by End of Decade A stark new warning from Professor Roman Yampolski, an AI expert at the University of Louisville, suggests that up to 99% of jobs could vanish by 2030 due to accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence. As businesses increasingly adopt AI to reduce costs

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