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Pakistan is participating prominently at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh through a dedicated technology pavilion, with IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja joining discussions on artificial intelligence, cloud computing and wider digital cooperation. Pakistani companies are seeking international investment, partnerships and new market opportunities during the four-day global technology event.
The Islamabad High Court has issued notices to federal ministries, PTA and PEMRA on a petition seeking regulation of social media use by children under 16. The petition calls for age verification and stronger legal protections against cyberbullying, harassment and harmful online content.
The Islamabad High Court has adjourned a petition seeking legislation and age-verification safeguards for social media users under 16 in Pakistan. The case calls for stronger protections against cyberbullying, harmful content and online harassment, but no restriction has yet been approved by the court.
PTA has ordered mobile operators to provide at least 180 days of validity on every prepaid recharge and restore expired balances after a subsequent recharge on an active SIM. The consumer-protection measure, affecting a market where about 97 percent of cellular subscribers use prepaid services, will take effect from October 1, 2026.
Systems Limited is accelerating its global expansion while making artificial intelligence a central driver of future growth, supported by acquisitions, new delivery centres and rising enterprise demand. The Pakistan-listed technology company reported 35.3% year-on-year growth in six-month consolidated revenue to Rs49.72 billion and a 17.4% rise in profit after tax to Rs6.05 billion.
Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail visited NADRA headquarters in Islamabad and praised Pakistan’s progress in digital identity systems and technology-based public services. The delegation received a briefing from NADRA Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar and toured the authority’s facilities to examine its operational and digital systems.
Pakistan and Google have signed a digital transformation agreement that will give Pakistani students free access to advanced AI tools, including Google AI Plus and Gemini, for one year. The partnership also covers an AI centre of excellence in Islamabad, 150,000 Google Career Certificates in 2026, IT exports, digital government, agriculture and online commerce.
The government has formed a new task force to act against illegal call centers linked to fraud, blackmail and other cyber-enabled crimes. The move follows recent arrests of foreign nationals in Islamabad and growing concern over digital crime networks.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Google’s Pakistan office in Islamabad, calling it a milestone for the country’s digital transformation. Google also announced free one-year Gemini access for students and highlighted its contribution to Pakistan’s economy and jobs.
SUPARCO-related information says the August 12 complete solar eclipse will not be visible anywhere in Pakistan. The full eclipse will be seen in Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, while parts of Europe, Africa and North America will witness partial visibility.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to develop a single digital identity through which citizens can access government verification, banking, health and other public services. The plan will initially focus on priority sectors and use the Sky 47 national data centre to connect federal institutions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir have inaugurated the Sky47 Karakoram-01 AI data centre in Islamabad. The facility will provide sovereign cloud, high-performance computing and cybersecurity services to support Pakistan's digital transformation.
