KARACHI, July 30, 2026: Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has won the Public-Private Collaboration of the Year Award from the Tech Advisory Forum (TAF) Pakistan for its contributions to Pakistan’s digital transformation and public sector innovation. TAF Pakistan recognized the digital financial platform for using technology to modernize public services, …
Read More »PTCL Group Reports 62% Revenue Growth in H1 as Telecom Merger Lifts Earnings
ISLAMABAD, July 28, 2026 (TheBizUpdate): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group reported a 62% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the first half of 2026, as the integration of Ufone and Telenor Pakistan boosted its mobile business and strengthened profitability. The telecom and ICT services provider said consolidated operating profit …
Read More »GSMA Brings National Leaders Together to Advance Digital Pakistan 2030
ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: The GSMA brought together senior representatives from Pakistan’s federal and provincial governments, Gilgit-Baltistan, regulators, industry, and development partners to accelerate the country’s Digital Pakistan 2030 agenda. During the GSMA Digital Nation Pakistan Ministerial Roundtable, participants discussed practical steps to strengthen Pakistan’s digital transformation and build on …
Read More »BankIslami Partners with EFU to Expand Digital Microtakaful Services
KARACHI, July 13,2026: BankIslami has partnered with EFU Life Assurance and EFU General Insurance to offer affordable microtakaful products through its mobile banking application. Under the partnership, BankIslami customers can enroll in, pay for and submit claims for exclusive microtakaful plans directly through the app. The plans cover health, accidental …
Read More »AI-Driven Tax System to Issue Notices as Pakistan Eyes $42bn Remittances: Aurangzeb
KARACHI, July 7,2026: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said Pakistan will introduce an AI-driven tax administration system that will issue tax notices with minimal human intervention. He also projected remittance inflows of $41-42 billion during the current fiscal year. Speaking at the Pakistan Banking Summit …
Read More »Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Wins Global Award at International Takaful Summit 2026
KARACHI, July 4,2026: Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited has received an international award at the 14th International Takaful Summit 2026 in London for driving innovation and expanding Pakistan’s Takaful industry. The company earned the recognition for introducing innovative products, strengthening digital ecosystems, enhancing customer value and pioneering Shariah-compliant pension solutions. The …
Read More »Government Orders Public, Private Institutions to Set Up Cybersecurity Operations Centres Within Six Months
KARACHI July 1 ,2026: The federal government has directed all public and private sector organizations to establish fully functional Cyber Security Operations Centres (SOCs) within the next six months to strengthen Pakistan’s cyber defenses against emerging digital threats. The directive was announced by Dr. Haider Abbas, Director General of the …
Read More »Telenor Pakistan Merges into PTML After Final Court Approval
KARACHI, July 1, 2026: Telenor Pakistan has officially merged into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), which operates as Ufone 5G, following final approval from the Islamabad High Court. The merger takes effect from July 2026, completing one of Pakistan’s largest telecom sector transactions. With the merger now complete, Telenor Pakistan …
Read More »SBP Launches Redesigned Website from July 1 to Improve Digital Access
KARACHI June 30,2026 : The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will launch its redesigned official website on July 1, 2026, offering faster access to information and a more user-friendly digital experience for the public and financial sector stakeholders. The new website, www.sbp.org.pk, is part of the central bank’s digital transformation …
Read More »SAP Reaffirms Commitment to Pakistan’s AI-Driven Digital Future During Leadership Visit
ISLAMABAD, June 18, 2026: SAP has reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan’s digital transformation and economic growth during a visit by Augusta Spinelli, Regional President, SAP EMEA. As a result, both sides strengthened dialogue on AI, cloud, and innovation-led development. Meanwhile, Augusta Spinelli met Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. They …
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