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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.
The NCCIA has arrested 12 suspects in Punjab for allegedly running an embassy impersonation network that targeted visa and immigration applicants. Officials say the group used fake profiles, spoofed calls, forged documents and online deception to defraud citizens.
Google has expanded its Pakistan digital skills initiative by offering 350,000 Career Certificates, including 150,000 new scholarships this year. The programme covers AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing and other job-focused fields.
PTA has fined mobile companies Rs740 million after finding illegal SIM issuance on citizens’ CNICs without consent. The regulator held operators responsible for franchise violations and warned of further legal action if penalties are not paid.
Ishaq Dar has travelled to Shanghai to sign Pakistan’s founding membership of the China-led World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation. The move places Pakistan inside a major global AI governance platform as competition over artificial intelligence intensifies.
Pakistan is holding talks with Netflix and other international streaming platforms to expand global space for local creators. The government is also exploring a national OTT platform to promote Pakistani stories and support the creative economy.
Mufti Taqi Usmani has declared cryptocurrency-based purchases impermissible under Islamic law, saying crypto does not qualify as recognised wealth under Sharia. The ruling may influence Pakistan’s debate on digital assets, Islamic finance and the future of crypto payments.
Lahore traffic police have deployed AI-powered drones to monitor congestion, violations and bottlenecks in real time. The system uses aerial footage, thermal cameras and local AI software to support enforcement, urban traffic planning and action against smoke-emitting vehicles.
Islamabad-based COMSTECH says it trained 5,000 scientists and researchers from 54 countries in 2025 while awarding hundreds of scholarships, fellowships and research grants. The report highlights Pakistan’s growing role in science diplomacy, academic cooperation and technology-focused capacity-building.
Minister of State Bilal Azhar Kayani says active digital payment merchants in Pakistan have crossed 2 million under the Cashless Pakistan initiative. The review also showed annual digital transactions rising from 6.9 billion to 11.3 billion and digital banking users expanding beyond 135 million.
Ufone and Telenor Pakistan’s merged telecom company has applied to the PTA for rebranding, with “e&” reportedly under consideration as the new identity. Regulators have sought SECP documentation before allowing any brand launch or advertising.
A Karachi judicial magistrate has granted post-arrest bail to content creator Abdul Lateef Waar in a Peca-linked online defamation case. The court questioned investigative delays, jurisdictional issues and the need for proper forensic verification of digital evidence.
