15 h. ago Meta joins Pakistan’s AI revolution with local support and training

Meta, the global tech giant, has offered full support to Pakistan in advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) goals. A high-level delegation from Meta met with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in Islamabad. The meeting focused on boosting Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, supporting AI use, and preparing youth for future tech jobs. During […]

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56 h. ago After revolution, Bangladesh warms to Pakistan, China as India fumes

Protests in Bangladesh that toppled the government last year triggered a diplomatic pivot, with Dhaka warming towards China after neighbouring India was angered by the ousting of its old ally Sheikh Hasina. One year since the protests, that realignment risks intensifying polarisation – and fears of external interference – as political parties in Bangladesh jostle […]

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3 d. ago Crypto revolution: Pakistan to launch digital asset regulatory authority

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) — a major step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing digital assets sector. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Special Office on Blockchain and Crypto, the new authority aims to build a robust legal and institutional framework for […]

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2 w. ago Barrick, Komatsu ink $440mn deal for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mines

Barrick Gold Corporation and Japan’s Komatsu have finalized a $440 million agreement to supply mining equipment to Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper-gold project, with Komatsu also announcing plans to establish a local subsidiary to support operations, the company said on Wednesday. Reko Diq is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper and gold deposits, located in […]

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2 w. ago Federal government cuts sales tax on solar panels from 18% to 10%, finance minister announces

The federal government has decided to reduce the sales tax on imported solar panel parts from 18% to 10%, said Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb during a Senate session. He explained that the earlier 18% tax was introduced to support local solar industry growth and create a fair competitive environment. After extensive consultations and suggestions from […]

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3 w. ago Sindh budget sparks criticism over big deficit and Karachi neglect

The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) has raised strong concerns about the Sindh government’s new budget for 2025–26. The council criticized the budget for increasing the fiscal deficit, cutting support to local governments, and neglecting Karachi’s development needs. This year’s budget shows a deficit of Rs38.5 billion, compared to a balanced budget last year. […]

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3 w. ago Meta invests $14.3B in scale AI as CEO joins superintelligence push

Meta has made a massive move in the AI world by investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI. This deal gives Meta a 49% stake in the data-labeling company, which is now valued at $29 billion. The partnership aims to boost Meta’s efforts in building superintelligent AI systems. As part of the agreement, Scale AI CEO […]

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