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Pakistan continues to produce a new generation of exciting artists, and Spotify is shining a spotlight on Abdur Rahman Sajid, professionally known as HAVI, as the latest artist selected for its RADAR Pakistan program for Q3 2026. Recognized for his emotionally driven storytelling and distinctive artistic voice, HAVI represents a new wave of Pakistani artists building meaningful connections with audiences in Pakistan and around the world through songs that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. That growing appeal is reflected on Spotify, where his listenership has increased by more than 335% over the past year, signalling a rapidly expanding audience both in Pakistan and…

Building a competitive artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem will require Pakistan to invest in secure, resilient and high-capacity digital infrastructure supported by predictable policies and coordinated action across the public and private sectors, PTML Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTO), Awais Vohra said during the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable on Tuesday. Speaking during the session on “Building Trusted Digital Infrastructure for an AI-Driven Economy,” Awais Vohra said AI-driven economic growth would depend on strengthening the country’s digital foundations through sustained investment and long-term policy support. He said developing the required digital infrastructure would require continued investment in digital connectivity,…

International Packaging Films Limited (the “Company”), one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging films, has announced its planned expansion into Europe through the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in Portugal.* The proposed subsidiary will be incorporated by IPAK Connect Packaging Materials Trading FZCO (“IPAK Connect”), the Group’s wholly owned subsidiary based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Following incorporation, the Portuguese entity will become part of the IPAK Group and will serve as its commercial platform within the European Union. This expansion marks a key milestone in IPAK Group’s international growth strategy. By establishing a subsidiary in Portugal, the…

This five-year strategic collaboration will establish a pioneering Special Educational Needs Unit, train thousands of educators, and create lasting change for children with disabilities across Sindh. In a move set to reshape how Pakistan educates children with disabilities, the Sindh Cabinet has approved a five-year partnership between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) and the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED). The Memorandum of Understanding was signed today at Chief Minister House, Karachi. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, who witnessed the signing, called it “not merely and agreement” but “a solemn commitment to every…

“Made in Pakistan” sounds simple enough, right? So if smartphones are now going through Local Assembly in Pakistan, why haven’t prices dropped the way many people expected? It’s a fair question, but the answer starts long before a phone reaches a local assembly line. While many smartphones sold locally carry an “assembled in Pakistan” label, local factories use SKD (Semi-Knocked Down) and CKD (Completely Knocked Down) kits to assemble phones, high-tech components like processors, OLED displays, and camera modules are still made abroad accounting for 70% to 80% of total manufacturing costs.Before assembly even begins, international shipping, import duties, and…

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has once again demonstrated the strength and resilience of its world-class infrastructure as Lahore received an unprecedented 450mm of rainfall over the past three days. Despite one of the most intense monsoon spells in the city’s history, CBD Route 47 and the CBD Quaid District remained fully operational, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow and efficient stormwater management. Throughout the prolonged rainfall, CBD Punjab’s engineering, operations and emergency response teams remained deployed in the field, continuously monitoring critical infrastructure and coordinating technical operations. The authority’s…

Senior representatives from Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments, Gilgit-Baltistan, industry, regulators and development partners convened at the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable to identify practical actions that build on Pakistan’s growing digital momentum and accelerate the delivery of Digital Pakistan 2030. The roundtable was one of the few forums to bring together federal ministries, all four provincial governments including representation from Gilgit-Baltistan, the national regulator, mobile industry leaders and international development partners around a shared agenda for Pakistan’s digital future. This breadth of participation reflected the growing recognition that delivering Digital Pakistan 2030 requires coordinated action across the federal…

The federal government has constituted a high-level Agriculture Finance Sub-Committee under the Access to Finance (A2F) Steering Committee to accelerate reforms aimed at improving farmers’ access to formal financing and addressing long-standing bottlenecks in agricultural credit. Welcoming the initiative, *Aamer Hayyat Bhandara*, co-founder of *The Agriculture Republic* and founder of *Digital Dera*, termed the formation of the committee a timely step towards strengthening collaboration between policymakers, financial institutions and the agriculture sector. As a member of the newly constituted body, he said the forum would help remove structural impediments to agricultural financing and facilitate practical reforms aimed at expanding farmers’…

Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited, through its flagship social investment initiative Tameer, partnered with NED University of Engineering & Technology to sponsor the regional round of the World Startup Championship – SEE Pakistan 2026. The World Startup Championship is an international entrepreneurship competition and exhibition held annually, helping create more opportunities for students and young innovators to turn their ideas into successful businesses. The regional competition brought together more than 300 promising student-led startups from universities across Sindh, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with a platform to present their ideas, engage with industry leaders, receive expert feedback and compete for the opportunity to…

From rain-soaked city streets reflecting vibrant lights to weekend escapes to northern waterfalls and spontaneous poolside gatherings, Pakistan’s monsoon season creates countless photo-worthy moments. But it also brings a familiar concern: keeping your smartphone safe from water. The TECNO CAMON 50 is designed to remove that worry by combining flagship-level durability with innovative camera features built for real-world conditions. One of its standout features is its IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance, giving users greater confidence when using their phone in challenging environments. Whether you’re caught in a sudden downpour, exploring a waterfall in the north, or capturing content by the…