ISLAMABAD — Establishing truth in the digital age requires robust national infrastructure alongside traditional journalism, argued Dr. Sohail Munir during the 16th National Media Workshop hosted at the National Defence University (NDU).
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — Solidifying its status as the crown jewel of the national service economy, Pakistan’s information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports closed the fiscal year 2025-26 at a historic $4.6 billion.
According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the sector achieved a phenomenal 21% year-on-year growth, surging past last year’s $3.8 billion mark. With this milestone, technology has firmly cemented its position as by far the largest services export category in the country, accounting for nearly 46% of total service-related foreign exchange inflows.
SHANGHAI / ISLAMABAD — Marking a historic milestone in its technological journey, Pakistan has officially become a founding member of the newly established World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO).
GENEVA / ISLAMABAD — In a major push to accelerate Pakistan’s digital economy, Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja engaged in a series of high-level ministerial and United Nations meetings during Day 1 of the Geneva Digital Week and Global Dialogue.
The summit served as a strategic platform for Pakistan to reaffirm its commitment to international digital cooperation, focusing heavily on cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, and cross-border tech ecosystems.
ISTANBUL — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, alongside Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has initiated high-level diplomatic and corporate engagements in Istanbul, aimed at forging a robust digital partnership and driving strategic investment between Pakistan and Türkiye.
ISLAMABAD — Recognizing the massive impact of independent digital workers on the national economy, the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has announced a major onboarding campaign for the country’s freelancing workforce.
ISLAMABAD — In a major push to expand Pakistan’s digital footprint globally, the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT), alongside the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), has announced the successful completion of the inaugural U.S. SLED Procurement Training Programme.