Pakistan has officially entered the AI-powered governance era with the launch of its first-ever government-backed AI avatar, “Laila,” unveiled by the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication at a high-profile technology event. The announcement, made in the presence of senior […]
Coursera has announced plans to acquire rival online education company Udemy in an all-stock transaction that values the combined business at $2.5 billion. The deal comes as the online education sector continues to consolidate following a post-pandemic slowdown and increased […]
In a significant development for Pakistan’s technology sector, Systems Limited, one of the country’s largest listed software firms, has announced its plan to acquire Confiz Pakistan (Private) Limited through a formal merger. The announcement was made via an official notice […]
Pakistan has signaled a clear commitment to developing a regulated digital asset ecosystem after top government and military leadership met with a high-level delegation from cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The delegation was led by Binance Global CEO Richard Teng, who held […]
Pakistan’s international internet capacity has received a major upgrade following the activation of the South-East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE 6) submarine cable system, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on Saturday. The new 19,200-kilometre fibre-optic network connects Pakistan […]
Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Semrush Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SEMR), a global leader in brand visibility, for $12.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.9 billion. The acquisition represents a major move […]
In a major step toward Pakistan’s digital transformation, Google and Pakistan Team Up, as they have jointly launched the country’s first Chromebook Assembly Line, marking a new chapter in local technology production and education. The inauguration took place at the […]
In a major milestone for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem, Securiti AI, founded by Pakistani entrepreneur Rehan Jalil, has been acquired by data-resilience giant Veeam in a deal valued at around $1.7 billion. The acquisition brings Securiti’s data-security, privacy, and AI-governance tools […]
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado, recognizing her tireless efforts to promote democracy, human rights, and peaceful political transition in Venezuela. Machado, a leading voice for democratic reform, has long stood […]
Experts at a seminar in Islamabad have projected that Pakistan’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025 could increase the country’s GDP by 7–12% and create up to one million new jobs by 2030, if executed effectively. The seminar, titled “Bridging […]
