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A US-based data center operator Datarocx and Data Vault, Pakistan’s first dedicated AI data center, have signed a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Pakistan into a regional hub for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Under the partnership, Datarocx will extend its US operations into Pakistan, while Data Vault will serve as the sovereign, in country AI infrastructure platform. The agreement, signed in San Francisco, is expected to unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in investment in advanced AI chips, GPU clusters and supporting digital infrastructure to be deployed in Pakistan. Datarocx has obtained Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) status in…

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) on Wednesday announced a major oil and gas discovery at its exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant) in Nashpa Block, in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The well is currently producing 2,280 Barrels per Day (BPD) of oil and 5.6 Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day (MMSCFD) of gas, through choke size 32/64″at wellhead flowing pressure (WHFP) of 2400 psi. This marks the first hydrocarbon discovery from the Kingriali Formation in the Nashpa Block. OGDC is the operator of the Nashpa Exploration License with a 65% working interest, along with its joint venture partners…

The book building process of Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited’s IPO will start on 11th December and continue till 12th December where high net worth individuals and institutional investors will subscribe to 100 percent of the issue size. The successful bidders, however, will be provisionally allotted only 75 percent of the issue size; i.e., 37,500,000 shares, and the company will offer the remaining 25 percent or 12,500,000 shares to the retail investors through the general public subscription. Through this IPO, PQFTL is aiming to raise approx. Rs. 1.1 billion. The book building would start at Rs.14.00 per share and it…

Ufone customers can now enjoy special access to English Premier League (EPL) streaming through an exclusive collaboration with MyCO, the official digital home of the Premier League in Pakistan. With its exclusive EPL rights and a range of new customer-focused options, MyCO offers Ufone users a seamless way to follow every match, highlight, and moment of the world’s most-watched football league.Through this partnership, Ufone subscribers can access discounted EPL streaming plans designed around flexibility and affordability. Customers can choose between weekly streaming for PKR 100 or monthly streaming for PKR 300. For comparison, the standard monthly rate on MyCO has…

This young futsal player from Karachi relies on Temu’s wide selection of high-quality gear to keep pace with her rigorous training sessions and chase her professional aspirations. Aiman Ali, a lead striker for Karachi City Club, hopes to become a professional futsal player. The 16-year-old Karachi native keeps a rigorous training schedule, running up to 8 km four days a week. The intensity means that her gear wears down quickly. For Aiman, who competes in youth futsal tournaments across Pakistan, finding reliable, accessible equipment was a challenge. It was also difficult for Aiman and her parents to source an array…

GoTürkiye, Türkiye’s official tourism platform, has launched its third mini-series, Hidden Lover, featuring Eda Ece and Caner Cindoruk. Released on the GoTürkiye YouTube channel, the romantic comedy uses Antalya’s striking landscapes as the backdrop for a lighthearted story designed to elevate global awareness of the Mediterranean city. Directed by Murat Öztürk, the 10-episode series follows architect Güneş (Eda Ece) as she attempts to pitch an important project to businessman Ömer. A misunderstanding leads her to Deniz (Caner Cindoruk), whom she believes to be Ömer’s driver. Hoping to arrange a meeting, she brings Deniz along on a whirlwind journey through Antalya’s…

Google’s Year in Search 2025 paints a vivid picture of what captured Pakistan’s attention online, with searches spanning from Pakistan’s ever-lasting love of Cricket and athletes to quick recipes and curious how-to queries. Cricket on Top with Local Dramas Close Behind in Pakistan’s Entertainment Searches Cricket continues to lead Pakistan’s search trends for another year, with major matchups and tournaments dominating online curiosity. Fans actively searched for fixtures like Pakistan’s matches against South Africa, India & New Zealand. Among major tournaments, Pakistan’s homegrown “Pakistan Super League” remained the most popular tournament alongside “Asia Cup”, and the “ICC Champions Trophy”, reflecting…

The Dawood Foundation (TDF) welcomed the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, to the TDF’s MagnifiScience Centre (MSC) today, where he exclusively inaugurated the Centre’s new exhibition, Lost Cities of the Indus Delta. The visit coincided with Sindhi Cultural Day, highlighting the province’s cultural heritage and the importance of integrating local identity into learning environments. The Chief Minister was received by TDF Chairman Hussain Dawood and Vice Chair Sabrina Dawood. The visit reaffirmed the provincial government’s support for accessible science education and cultural preservation. MSC demonstrated how science, storytelling, and community engagement can work together to inspire curiosity,…

The second Asia Energy Transition Summit, jointly organised by the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI), the Alliance for Climate Justice and Clean Energy (ACJCE) and the Pakistan Renewable Energy Coalition (PREC), concluded at LUMS on December 7. The two-day event brought together federal ministers, parliamentarians, civil servants, climate and energy experts and practitioners, academics and activists from across South Asia and Southeast Asia. The summit reaffirmed Asia’s growing political, financial and technological role in shaping regional and global trends towards a clean and just energy transition. It also emphasised the need for stronger regional cooperation and collaboration within Asia to expedite…

LAAM Fashion Week (LFW), Pakistan’s first runway-to-e-tail fashionplatform, hosted its inaugural leadership event today at its headquarters in Lahore. Designed as thefirst formal introduction to the LFW ecosystem, the gathering brought together a confluence ofdesigners, brands, businesses, media leaders and industry stakeholders for an afternoon focused onthe future of fashion, technology and commerce.The event underscored LFW’s central purpose: to present a new blueprint for the industry by unitingcreative talent, unmatched consumer reach and a digital-first retail model that makes Pakistani fashioninstantly accessible around the world.Anchored in three core pillars, the platform’s direction was brought to life through a dynamic paneldiscussion…