Good news for micro-entrepreneurs in Pakistan – the startup bubble is here to stay!
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Digitization enabling macroeconomic growth for Pakistan: SBP report
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Careem raises $200 million to expand, expects more funds
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Chinese entities interested in providing IoT, financial and transportation solutions in Pakistan
Megvii Technology based in Beijing is seeking to enter the Pakistani market for developing apps and other software for transportation departments and one of its services can recognize vehicles’ number plates
Student develops IoT based ‘smart’ helmet for miners in Balochistan
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Alibaba vs Tencent in Pakistan?
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Here’s how national incubation centres in Pakistan are filling the innovation void
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SoftBank nearing $500 million investment in ride-hailing firm Grab: sources
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Facebook looking at possible $1.63bn fine after data security breach
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Here’s how IoT is being utilised in Pakistan – Part 2
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What comes next in Facebook’s major data breach
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Mark Zuckerberg issues statement in response to cyber attack
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Facebook discovers security breach targeting 50 million user accounts
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IoT 101: Why Internet of Things is crucial as a next-gen tech system – Part 1
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Internet banking rises with Rs1.2 trillion worth transactions in FY2017-18
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