The National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, Pakistan’s largest and most influential tech incubator, is gearing up to welcome its highly anticipated Cohort 14. Powered by the Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoIT&T), Ignite, YB Group, LMKT, and in partnership with Orbit Startups, this program invites the country’s most ambitious founders. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative ideas...
On August 18, 2025, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a groundbreaking initiative to transform the province’s sewage and waste management systems by adopting advanced Japanese technology. During her five-day visit to Japan, she toured Yokohama’s largest wastewater treatment plant, gaining insights into cutting-edge methods that could address Punjab’s pressing sanitation challenges. Maryam Nawaz, inspired...
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced on August 16, 2025, that Pakistan’s remote sensing satellite is fully operational in Earth’s orbit, marking a milestone for the nation’s space program. Launched on July 31 from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center, the satellite now actively supports critical national sectors with cutting-edge technology. READ MORE:...
Pakistan has severed mobile internet services across Balochistan, targeting militant communications but plunging millions into a digital blackout. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed the indefinite suspension, effective since August 6, 2025, in districts including Kohlu, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Loralai, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah, Nushki, and Harnai. Shahid Rind, the provincial government’s spokesperson, defended the...
Apple launched iOS 26 Beta 6 on August 11, 2025, delivering a polished set of features that refine the iPhone experience ahead of its September public release. This update enhances the innovative Liquid Glass interface, introduces vibrant new ringtones, and streamlines the Camera app, setting the stage for a transformative iOS rollout alongside the anticipated...
Pakistan has revitalized its energy sector by restarting the Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL) plant, a $250 million facility idle since 2020. Located in Deh Shah Bukhari, the plant leverages advanced U.S. technology to produce liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas liquids (NGL), supplying gas to nearly 700,000 households. On July 17, 2025, Pakistan...
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) will launch a cutting-edge Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) on July 31, 2025, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC). This landmark mission aims to strengthen Pakistan’s space program, enhancing Earth observation capabilities for critical national applications, according to a statement by SUPARCO. Equipped with advanced imaging...
Pakistan achieved a groundbreaking milestone at the 2025 International Science Olympiads, securing its first-ever gold medal and a bronze medal in two globally renowned competitions. Abdul Raffay Paracha from Siddique Public School clinched the gold at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) in the Philippines, held from July 20 to 27, marking a historic first...
All three major airports of Pakistan—Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore—anticipate the installation of e-gates. Experts from Germany have visited Pakistan and finalized the basic design for these modern e-gates, marking a step toward Pakistan’s more innovative future. According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan Airports Authority, the installation of these e-gates will allow passengers to clear...
P@SHA, the Pakistan Software Houses Association, has expressed significant disappointment over the new federal budget for 2025-26, describing it as a major setback for the country’s growing information technology sector. The association brings to light the fact that the budget notably misses two key requirements of the IT industry, a move that may have far-reaching...