Pakistan’s IT exports up by 24% to $3.2bn in FY24
Pakistan's Information Technology (IT) exports have soared to $3.2 billion in the fiscal year 2024, marking a robust 24% year-on-year increase from...
Alibaba acquires 100 percent stake in Daraz
The financial details of the transaction were not revealed and Daraz would continue to operate under the same brand following the sale to Alibaba, said Rocket Internet.
BankIslami becomes victim of $6.5 million cyber-attack
Transactions of approximately $6 million as claimed by the international payment scheme have been denied by the bank.
Who is to blame for Careem’s criminal data breach?
Over the past one year, Pakistani security researchers warned the ride-hailing giant about the security flaws that could result in a cyber-attack.
European companies show interest in investing in Pakistan’s IT sector
Startups that graduated from NIC have started attracting foreign IT companies to invest in Pakistan
Freelance training generates $1.65 billion as IT committee urges increased female participation
Parliamentary body calls for gender parity and greater transparency from PTCL as Ignite expands its digital skills portfolio
Active social media users in Pakistan grow by 5.7%: Report
As of January 2019, the total number of active social media users was recorded at 37 million and active social media users as a percentage of the population were 18%
Internet firewall could cost Pakistan’s economy $300 million: P@SHA
Government's lack of transparency on firewall sparks distrust; global IT clients fear privacy compromise; P@SHA calls for immediate and unconditional halt to this digital siege
Nine departments of MoST left without permanent heads
Irrelevant officials running key organizations on ad hoc basis
Why is the caretaker govt offering free money to Pakistani startups? Â
Unlike VC funds, the PSF is an equity-free grant, aimed at bolstering the tech ecosystem in the country, but can it do so?
In a swift turn of events, Swyft Logistics undergoes major management changes
KARACHI: Swyft Logistics recently underwent a significant shakeup in its management structure. Muhammad Uns was relieved of his duties as CEO on...
Pakistan, the next outsourcing hub?
With India and the Philippines ratcheting up the rates, will Pakistan be able to jump on the BPO bandwagon?
AI momentum builds in Pakistan, but experts urge smarter strategies
Buzz without backbone could undermine sustainable growth, say insiders
Govt unveils over Rs79bn investment to support IT sector growth. Will it amount to anything more than irrelevant IT Parks?Â
The government has proposed more than Rs79 billion investment in the IT sector as part of its Rs18.87 trillion budget to boost...
Zong 4G partners with Daewoo Express
Zong 4G and Daewoo Pakistan Express Bus Service recently entered into a strategic partnership to enhance connectivity on-the-go.