26 h. ago Amazon to invest $13 billion in AI data centres across Australia

Amazon has announced a major $13 billion investment to expand its AI-powered data centres across Australia. This is the company’s biggest project in the region and will run through 2029. The move comes as demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence continues to grow globally. The investment will create many skilled jobs and improve Australia’s […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan unveils national big data portal and quantum valley to power digital future

Pakistan took a major leap in digital transformation as Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal officially launched the National Big Data Portal on Thursday. Developed by LUMS and backed by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the platform will offer centralized access to public data for researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and citizens. It includes geo-tagged data from over […]

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7 d. ago Climate change increases trend of employment in green, digital transitions

The future of employment in green and digital transitions in response to the escalating impacts of climate change and expanding opportunities of the digital revolution, economies are ramping up investments in green and digital transitions. These transformative shifts offer significant potential to driving large-scale job creation and fostering sustainable economic growth. According to an International […]

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1 week ago Pakistan’s crypto vision hits white house: Bilal bin Saqib meets Trump’s digital asset team

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, recently visited the White House for high-level talks. He met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Executive Director of President Trump’s Council on Digital Assets. Both sides discussed working together on digital asset policy, Bitcoin integration, and the future of decentralized finance. They also explored building […]

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2 w. ago SECP’s Mujtaba Ahmad represents Pakistan at global life insurance seminar in Tokyo

TOKYO – SECP Commissioner Insurance, Mujtaba Ahmad Lodhi, proudly represented Pakistan’s insurance sector at the prestigious Oriental Life Insurance Seminar held in Tokyo, Japan. The international gathering focused on the future of life insurance amid rapid digital transformation and global risk challenges. The seminar, organised by the Oriental Life Insurance Cultural Development Center (OLICD), brought […]

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3 w. ago Microsoft launches first Data Centre in Indonesia, Boosting Southeast Asia’s Digital Future

JAKARTA – Microsoft has opened its first data centre in Indonesia, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transformation and strengthening its role as a rising technology hub in Southeast Asia. The launch took place on Monday in Jakarta and was led by Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, representing President Prabowo […]

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3 w. ago Spy allegations: Indian police officer arrested for sharing sensitive data with Pakistan

India has arrested a semi-military police officer, Moti Ram Jat, on charges of spying for Pakistan. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) accused him of sharing sensitive national security information with Pakistani agents since 2023. Jat worked with the Central Reserve Police Force and allegedly leaked classified data. The NIA obtained a court order extending his […]

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3 w. ago ASEAN leaders adopt Kuala Lumpur Declaration to guide next 20 years

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2045, a key document guiding the next 20 years of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping, was unveiled on Monday following its endorsement by ASEAN leaders gathered at the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. In his remarks following the signing ceremony of the declaration, […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan allocates 2000 megawatts of electricity for crypto mining, AI Data Centers

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has taken a landmark step to promote crypto mining and AI Data Centres as it

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3 w. ago Govt allocates 2,000MW to bitcoin mining and AI data centres

In a groundbreaking move to transform Pakistan into a global leader in digital innovation, the government has announced the allocation of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity in the first phase of a national initiative to power Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. The government recently decided to legalise cryptocurrency to lure international investment […]

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3 w. ago Govt takes major step toward digital economy, allocates 2,000MW of electricity for Bitcoin mining, AI data centres

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has announced a groundbreaking initiative by allocating 2,000 megawatts of electricity specifically for Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres. This bold move aims to harness the country’s surplus energy, create cutting-edge employment opportunities, attract billions of dollars in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and generate significant revenue for the […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan crypto council CEO meets US senators to shape future of digital finance

NEW YORK – Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO Bilal Bin Saqib recently met with U.S. Senators Bill Hagerty and Rick Scott in New York to strengthen cooperation on digital finance and crypto regulations. The meetings highlight Pakistan’s growing involvement in global cryptocurrency discussions and the push for clear, responsible regulation. During the discussions, both sides […]

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3 w. ago Sindh sets up AI task force to lead Pakistan’s digital future

Sindh is forming its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) task force to unite scattered efforts across the province. The decision came after a major meeting in Karachi that brought together experts from public and private sectors. This move aims to make AI research and projects more effective, especially in science, health, and education. The session included […]

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3 w. ago Filed Marshal backs crypto AI push in meeting with PCC chief

In a high-level meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ), Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met with Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), to discuss the future of the country’s digital economy, with a core focus on empowering the youth through blockchain, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. The meeting underscored […]

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