Digital Economy
U.S. Embassy Kicks Off Freedom 250 Series with Focus on Sports Innovation
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has officially launched its “Freedom 250” lecture series. This new initiative aims to engage the Pakistani public on vital economic…
InDrive Expansion Revives Pakistan’s Super App Debate
Pakistan’s long-running Super App debate has resurfaced as ride-hailing platform inDrive expands into groceries, courier and delivery services, raising fresh questions about whether the country’s…
Pakistani YouTube Creators Take Global Spotlight as Digital Economy Grows
Pakistani creativity on YouTube is rapidly gaining global influence, with local content creators building large international audiences and reshaping perceptions of Pakistan’s digital economy. New…
QR Code Payments Introducing to LCCI as SBP Pushes Digital Shift
Pakistan is moving another step toward a cashless economy as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)…
Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit Record USD 386 Million in October
Pakistan’s IT and Telecommunication sector delivered its strongest performance ever in October 2025. According to data compiled from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), export…
Govt Offers Rs. 10 Million Interest-Free Loans to Boost Freelancers & Startups
In a major step to empower Pakistan’s digital workforce, the government has announced interest-free loans of up to Rs. 10 million for establishing 250 co-working…
PTA Approves Wi-Fi 7, Boosting Pakistan’s Connectivity
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has granted approval for the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and subsequent Wi-Fi generations within the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz),…
Mazik Global Launches AI-Powered Resource Cloud at ITCN
During the ITCN Asia 2025 Expo, Mazik Global officially launched Resource Cloud as the region’s first AI-powered, human-managed talent cloud platform designed to seamlessly connect…
FBR Plans to Tax TikTokers and Social Media Influencers
In a move to broaden Pakistan’s tax net, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revealed plans to impose taxes on TikTokers and social media…
Federal Govt Approves Rs. 3.5 Billion Subsidy to Drive Cashless Economy
Pakistan has taken another step toward a digital future as the federal government approved a Rs. 3.5 billion subsidy to promote cashless transactions. The move…
NIC Karachi Celebrates 12th Cohort Graduation With 30 New Startups
The National Incubation Center Karachi (NIC Karachi), an Ignite initiative under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, celebrated a landmark moment with the graduation of…
Govt Vows to Empower Private Sector to Propel Pakistan’s Blockchain Revolution
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has stressed that the country must embrace blockchain and digital assets to shape its future economy.…
Govt Considers Relief on Bearer Prize Bonds Redemption
The federal government may extend relief to individuals who missed the deadline for bearer prize bonds redemption, said Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar…