Pakistan Launches Sky47 Karakorum-01, Country’s Largest AI-Ready Data Centre
Pakistan has launched the Sky47 Karakorum-01 Data Centre, described as the country’s largest AI-ready facility. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir jointly inaugurated the centre on 24 July 2026 in the Islamabad area. Developed by Sky47 Limited, a majority-owned subsidiary of Mari Energies, the campus is purpose-built […]
Pakistan Launches Robotics Program & $20M Venture Fund
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced two major steps to grow Pakistan’s technology sector. At the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Expo 2026 in Islamabad, he launched the Spark and Elevate Program and a $20 million Pakistan Venture Fund. The Spark and Elevate Program aims to turn local research into real-world products, strong companies, […]
Punjab Launches Drone-Based Flood Monitoring System
The Punjab government has introduced a new drone-based system to monitor floods. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced this important step during a high-level meeting to review the monsoon situation. For the first time, Safe City drones will watch rivers, barrages, and headworks in real time to detect rising water levels and incoming flood waves. This […]
Sindh Police to Establish High-Tech Digital Forensic Lab for Modern Crimes
Sindh Police has announced plans to set up a modern digital forensic laboratory. The goal is to improve criminal investigations in a world where technology plays a big role in crimes. Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho shared this during a review meeting at the Central Police Office in Karachi. IG Odho explained that […]
Sindh Education Department to Launch Facial Recognition Attendance System
The Sindh Education Department has announced a new facial recognition-based attendance system. This move aims to improve monitoring of teachers and staff while bringing more transparency to government schools across the province. According to officials, the system will help track daily attendance of both teaching and non-teaching employees more accurately. It will reduce fake attendance […]
Islamabad Plans AI-Controlled Smart Traffic Signals to Reduce Congestion
Islamabad is set to upgrade its traffic system with AI-controlled smart signals at major intersections. This new system will replace old fixed-time traffic lights with intelligent technology that changes signal timing according to real-time traffic conditions. The plan was reviewed in a high-level meeting chaired by Director General Safe City and DIG Traffic Muhammad Haroon […]
Lahore Hospital Performs Punjab’s First Robotic Knee Surgery
Shaikh Zayed Hospital in Lahore has achieved a historic milestone by successfully performing the first-ever robotic-assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty (knee replacement) in a public sector hospital in Punjab. The groundbreaking surgery was led by Prof. Dr. Wasif Ali Shah, Professor and Head of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department, with support from RECH International. The procedure took […]
China to Train 300,000 Pakistani Youth in Digital Skills Every Year
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has announced an exciting new partnership with China. China will provide digital skills training to 300,000 young Pakistanis each year. This program aims to build a strong technology sector and boost Pakistan’s knowledge economy. Speech at LCCI IT Freelancing Awards Ahsan Iqbal shared this news […]