Science & Technology

KARACHI, Aug. 6, 2026: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by more than 25% year-on-year to US$3.95 billion in July 2026, prompting concern from United Business Group (UBG) President and former FPCCI President Zubair Tufail, who warned that the country’s growing reliance on imports continues to pressure the economy. Tufail said the …

KARACHI, Aug. 5: The fourth National Islamic Economic Forum, organized by Saylani Welfare International Trust and the Saylani School of Business and Islamic Leadership, called for the complete transition of Pakistan’s commercial banking sector to Islamic banking by December 31, 2027. The conference adopted a unanimous resolution urging all commercial …

BingX Appoints Kevin Lee as Chief Strategy Officer

ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh to win the CAVA Men’s Volleyball Championship 2026, while Zong marked the country’s historic triumph as the tournament’s official title partner. The six-nation championship featured teams from Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and host nation Pakistan. The tournament concluded on July 29 …

KARACHI:July 29,2026: Google has introduced Selfie Video Sign-In, a new account verification feature that gives users another secure way to access their accounts while helping protect against deepfakes, impersonation, and unauthorized access. The new feature offers an additional recovery option for users who are locked out of their accounts or …

KARACHI, July 29, 2026: Pakistan must strengthen its digital infrastructure and encourage closer collaboration between the public and private sectors to build a competitive artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, PTML Chief Technology and AI Officer Awais Vohra said at the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable. Speaking during the session, “Building …

KARACHI, July 29, 2026: Cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company BingX has launched a dedicated Trust Center to strengthen transparency, enhance security, and reinforce user confidence. The platform brings together the company’s Proof of Reserves, a $150 million Shield Fund, internationally recognized security certifications, and its eight-year operational track record. The …

Data Vault Pakistan has signed a three-year contract with the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) to deliver Sovereign AI Services for the Federal Government of Pakistan.

Dun & Bradstreet has announced a collaboration with Anthropic to bring D&B risk data directly into Claude, in a move expected to reshape how enterprises handle onboarding and compliance. The partnership will embed Dun & Bradstreet’s Commercial Graph™, a global database of business identities and risk indicators, into Claude, enabling …

Karachi: May 9,2026 Meta has introduced new AI-powered age assurance measures across its platforms in Pakistan to strengthen online safety for teenagers. The initiative expands protections already available through Teen Accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, where teens are automatically placed into age-appropriate experiences with stricter privacy and content controls. The …