Pakistan telecom cybersecurity rules under CTDISR-2025 mandate data localisation, CISOs, audits, continuity plans and 24-hour reporting. Pakistan telecom cybersecurity rules have changed significantly under CTDISR-2025, introducing stricter requirements for data localisation, cyber governance, audits, and incident reporting. Pakistan’s telecom sector has been operating under a new cybersecurity and data governance framework since late 2025, and […]
5G Operators Jazz leads with 689 5G sites, Zong has 338, Ufone 100. Pakistan’s commercial 5G network is live. Here is the enterprise case, honestly assessed. Pakistan entered 2026 with a 5G question and is exiting the year with a 5G network. Jazz, Zong, and Ufone have all received 5G licences and launched commercial services, […]
M Zubair won $250,000 at the Esports World Cup in Paris. But this moment belongs to every Pakistani gamer who came before him too. On 7 August 2026, Muhammad Zubair sat across from South Korea’s LowHigh in the grand final of the Esports World Cup in Paris and won 5–0. He took home $250,000 from […]
Pakistan’s BPO exports crossed $322M, up 19%. The same workforce training AI models for frontier labs is indistinguishable from a well-run call centre. Pakistan’s call centre and BPO sector crossed $322 million in export revenue in the first eleven months of FY2025-26, up 19 per cent year on year. More than 1,000 operations are registered […]
Pakistan’s IT sector just recorded its best year. Exports crossed $4 billion for the first time in FY2025-26, reaching $4.184 billion according to State Bank of Pakistan data, with ICT export remittances growing approximately 20 percent year-on-year. Freelancer exports grew 51 percent to $856 million. The PSEB reported a trade surplus of $2.91 billion for […]
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem raised approximately $74.2 million in 2025, nearly doubling the $40 million secured in 2024 and marking a clear turning point after two years of post-peak contraction. By the end of Q1 2026, the momentum had accelerated further, with $93.5 million already raised across five equity rounds in the year’s first three months alone. […]
From YouTube Stardom to Fintech: Jimmy Donaldson’s Beast Industries Expands into Youth Financial Services with 7-Million-User Banking App In a landmark deal that signals the maturation of the creator economy, MrBeast acquires Step Gen Z-focused fintech banking application. The acquisition represents one of the most significant intersections between digital content creation and financial services to date. Step, which […]
Basant is back, and in 2026 Lahore is celebrating it in a more organized, safer, and equally vibrant way. From colorful kites in the sky to music festivals, rooftop gatherings, and bustling kite markets, the city is embracing the festival with structure and spirit. If you’re planning to enjoy Basant this year, here’s a clear […]
OpenAI has officially transitioned from AI-assisted snippets to agent-native software development with the launch of the Codex app for macOS. This isn’t just a new interface; it is a purpose-built environment designed to orchestrate autonomous AI agents that code, test, and deploy software in parallel. TL;DR: The Codex App Shift OpenAI Codex App The Codex […]
Pakistan-based startup Uplift AI has raised $3.5 million in seed funding to expand the adoption of voice technology across developing markets, with a strong focus on regional and underrepresented languages. The round was backed by Y Combinator, Indus Valley Capital, Pioneer Fund, Conjunction Capital, and Moment Ventures. Founded by Zaid Qureshi and Hammad Malik, former […]