Digital Economy
Pakistan Advances National Digital Masterplan to Drive Tech Growth
The federal government recently took a major step as it actively advances a sweeping National Digital Masterplan. This framework stands on three pillars. These include…
Pakistan Updates US Envoy on Virtual Asset Regulatory Framework
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker met Minister of State Bilal Bin Saqib, who heads the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, on Sunday to discuss developments…
KP Govt Approves Digital Payment Act to Push Cashless Economy
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Promotion of Digital Payment Act 2026, a law designed to expand digital transactions and move the…
Pakistani Investors Become Top Target for Digital Exchanges
Global digital exchanges are ramping up efforts to attract Pakistani investors, positioning themselves as secure and accessible platforms as regional geopolitical turmoil pushes investors to…
Finance Minister Discusses Sovereign Bond Tokenization with PVARA Chairman
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb today held a meeting with Bilal Bin Saqib, Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan…
Pakistan to Host IBI Digital Economy HQ, Opening SME Gateway to China
The IBI Group has announced plans to establish its digital economy headquarters in Pakistan, providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with direct access to the…
Pakistani Freelancers Earn $856 Million in FY2025-26 First Nine Months
Pakistan’s freelancing sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, earning more than $850 million in foreign exchange during the first nine months (July–March) of the…
Govt Plans One-Window Business Portal Under Digital Economy Enhancement Program
The government plans to launch a Pakistan Business Portal to bring registration, licensing, and compliance services onto a single digital platform. The move is aimed…
Government Launches National AI and Innovation Fund Worth Rs 28.8 Billion for Tech Growth
The government has proposed the creation of a Pakistan Emerging Technology and AI Fund, estimated at Rs 28.8 billion, aimed at boosting innovation financing and…
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)…
