Digital Economy
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)…
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…
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