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Pakistan could gain $60 billion to $80 billion over five years through digital transformation, with agriculture, real estate and healthcare among the biggest potential beneficiaries. A proposed national digital framework would integrate identity, payments and data exchange, but weak interoperability between government systems remains a major challenge.
Pakistan is preparing to select its first astronaut as Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud undergo advanced training in China for a mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The final selection is expected in mid-to-late October, with the chosen pilot set to serve as a payload specialist and conduct scientific experiments during an approximately week-long mission.
Pakistan is developing a Gender Tracker to monitor online harassment of women and the unauthorised use of photographs and videos. Authorities are also preparing a national digital dashboard, multilingual complaint services and expanded legal and public-service support for women.
A 17-year-old student has been arrested in Bahawalpur over an alleged attempt to poison his father, with investigators examining claims that he sought related information through an artificial intelligence system. Authorities also reportedly discovered a small home laboratory and are continuing to review the teenager's digital activity and chemical purchases.
Pakistani users can now create Bilibili accounts with +92 mobile numbers without using a VPN, proxy or region workaround, gaining access to channel, upload and analytics tools. Monetization information is displayed in Chinese yuan, while withdrawal options in Pakistan remain dependent on platform rules and supported payment services.
Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan's international standing should be reinforced through stronger economic performance and investment in emerging technologies. Speaking at the launch of Quantum Valley Pakistan, he highlighted startup development, youth skills and international technology partnerships as key elements of the country's growth strategy.
PTA has directed PTML to stop new ONIC SIM and eSIM issuance, activations, subscriptions, marketing and related commercial activity after concluding that the service falls within the MVNO framework. Existing customers are expected to continue receiving service while PTML manages a three-month migration period or pursues the regulatory structure required for ONIC's future operation.
Pakistan has urged governments to build coordinated regulatory frameworks for digital assets, blockchain and related financial technologies during a United Nations briefing. The proposals emphasised financial inclusion, cheaper remittances and new investment tools while warning that consumer protection, illicit finance and regulatory capacity must remain central to future rules.
NCCIA has disclosed the recovery of biometric information belonging to about 600,000 citizens during a raid linked to suspected cybercrime, while a Faisalabad suspect was found with 195 active SIMs and 81 ATM cards. Lawmakers have demanded stronger biometric verification, customer alerts and closer coordination among PTA, NADRA, banks, telecom operators and law-enforcement agencies.
ChatGPT and Codex are experiencing elevated error rates in an ongoing service disruption that began at 2:58pm UTC on September 3. Engineers are investigating the problem, which affects multiple components and may disrupt AI and coding workflows for users in Pakistan and worldwide.
A major international study including Pakistan estimates that 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries experienced online sexual exploitation or abuse in a single year. The findings call for stronger platform safeguards, updated laws addressing AI-generated abuse, and improved reporting and child-protection systems.
Pakistan has proposed sovereign AI infrastructure and a regional governance framework for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as it assumes the bloc’s 2026-27 chairmanship. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif placed AI, connectivity, energy and development cooperation among Islamabad’s key priorities for the coming year.
