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The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) and the United Nations University (UNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Indus AI Week 2026 to accelerate Project GovAI, a Digital Micro-Learning & Upskilling Program for Civil/Public Servants. Coordinated by UNU-EGOV, the collaboration will draw on experts across the UNU system, including UNU-IAS (Tokyo, Japan), UNU-MERIT (Maastricht, the Netherlands) and the UNU Institute in Macao, among others. GovAI is designed to help enable the AI upskilling of 1+ million Pakistani civil servants by 2028. This supports PDA’s leadership role in Pakistan’s five-year Digital Master Plan by focusing on the capability layer needed to…

The Chief Executive Officer of Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, visited CBD NSIT City, Pakistan’s first and largest IT city, to review the pace and quality of ongoing construction work at the landmark project. During the detailed site inspection, the CEO CBD Punjab assessed progress on various development components and evaluated the standards being maintained across the project. A key focus of the visit was the inspection of finishing materials for the Public Realm. He thoroughly examined samples of tiles, granite, planters, streetlights, and pathway lighting to ensure that only premium-quality materials are utilized in line with…

IBA Karachi is launching its Executive MBA program in Islamabad to serve senior leaders across Pakistan’s northern regions, including the federal capital, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and adjacent areas. Beginning September 2026, the IBA Executive MBA in Islamabad will deliver the same AACSB-accredited curriculum, faculty, and standards as its Karachi program while serving executives who cannot relocate. The program targets mid- to senior-level professionals with 5+ years of experience in management or leadership roles who are seeking to transition from operational management to strategic leadership roles. “The IBA makes a major intervention in Islamabad, focusing on the huge…

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating in 48 countries, together with startup intelligence platform Dealroom, has released a new research report identifying Pakistan as one of the most promising “new frontier” tech ecosystems globally. The report, The Rapid Rise of Pakistan Tech, finds that Pakistan’s startup enterprise value has grown more than 3.6 times since 2020, ahead of markets such as India, New York and London, and second only to the Bay Area. As Pakistan’s number one ride-hailing platform, inDrive has been closely connected to this momentum and is expanding its role from operator to ecosystem investor.…

Valentine’s Day has always reflected a spectrum of emotions — from romance and new love to self-love, friendship, and yes, heartbreak. In Pakistan, however, heartbreak is increasingly taking center stage. New Spotify data reveals that streams of heartbreak-themed music on Valentine’s Day surged nearly 190% in 2025 compared to 2023, highlighting a growing trend of listeners turning to music to process complex emotions. So who’s pressing play? The answer might surprise you. Men account for 66% of heartbreak listening in Pakistan, while more than half of all streams come from 18–24 year olds, placing Gen Z at the center of…

Din Properties marked a strong and impactful opening day at the Pakistan Sundar International Expo (PSIE ’26) as the Platinum Sponsor, where it showcased its flagship Special Economic Zone project, United Business Park (SEZ). The opening day witnessed significant engagement at the United Business Park booth, attracting industrialists, investors, exporters, and key business stakeholders who explored the project’s development framework, infrastructure planning, and long-term investment potential. The strong footfall and detailed discussions reflected growing interest in structured and compliant industrial development within Sundar Industrial Estate. A key milestone during the expo was the official inauguration of United Business Park SEZ…

In a move that reflects the accelerating shift toward digital banking in Pakistan, ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jaffer Business Systems Private Limited (JBS) to jointly explore technology-driven solutions and AI-enabled capabilities that can support the Bank’s continued evolution into a more digitally focused financial institution. The understanding creates a practical framework for both organizations to work closely, assess emerging technologies, and identify areas where digital tools can create real impact — not just within systems and processes, but in how customers experience banking. From improving operational efficiency to enabling smarter service delivery,…

Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Samsung to unveil the highly anticipated Galaxy S26 Series, aimed at expanding inclusive access to next-generation 5G-ready devices for customers across Pakistan. The partnership brings exclusive perks for Zong customers including prebooking opportunities, bundled offers, and a trade-in program for Samsung handsets at selected Zong Customer Service Centers (CSCs) nationwide. This collaboration aims to accelerate 5G-ready device penetration in Pakistan and strengthen the country’s premium smartphone ecosystem. By integrating Samsung’s latest flagship technology with Zong’s nationwide digital and retail infrastructure, both companies aim to…

Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL), Pakistan’s leading Shariah-compliant general (Non-life) Takaful operator, marked a defining moment in its corporate journey by listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the Gong Ceremony held at the (PSX) Trading Hall, following its historic and record-breaking IPO. PQGTL, which is a part of Pak-Qatar Group, Pakistan’s premier and pioneer Islamic Financial services group, was successfully listed on the PSX as Pakistan’s first “Dedicated Non-Life” Takfaul operator. An achievement that stands as one of the most remarkable milestones in Pakistan’s capital market and Islamic financial services history. PQGTL created history during the IPO and…

In Q4 2025, Spotify delivered the highest MAU net adds in its history, reaching 751 million monthly active users, alongside double-digit subscriber growth, and continued momentum across music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Notable highlights from the Q4 2025 results include: Daniel Ek, Founder and Executive Chairman, said: “Today, what we’ve really built is a technology platform for audio – and increasingly, for all the ways creators connect with audiences. And this identity will matter even more going forward. The next wave of technology shifts – AI, new interfaces, wearables, new ways of interacting with content – these will reshape how people…