The ARY Group has finalised its acquisition of Nukta, a digital news platform originally backed by property tycoon Malik Riaz and founded by veteran journalist Kamran Khan. The move brings a notable online news brand into the ARY media network and marks a strategic expansion of the group’s digital media presence in Pakistan. Nukta began […]

Pakistan’s digital economy showed clear progress in 2025. The country’s startup ecosystem grew by nearly 12 percent last year and now ranks 72nd in the world, with about 1,136 active startups and more than $114 million in funding. This ranking reflects the number of young companies, investment levels, and visibility on the global scene. Pakistan […]

Pakistan is set to host the first international edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit in Karachi on 18 and 19 August 2026. The event is being organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Digital Authority and is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants, along with over 150 sponsors from different countries. The summit is seen […]

Pakistan has taken a major step toward regulating its digital finance sector after the Senate passed the Virtual Assets Bill 2026. The new law introduces a formal legal structure for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and related financial technologies. For years, crypto trading in Pakistan operated in a grey area, with no clear rules […]

Pakistan has announced a major plan to boost its technology landscape with a pledge to invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence by 2030. The commitment was unveiled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the opening of Indus AI Week 2026 in Islamabad, a national forum focused on expanding AI awareness, skills, research, and innovation across […]

Pakistan’s first NCP Industrial Expo 2026 concluded successfully, marking an important step toward linking scientific research with industrial development. Organized by the National Centre for Physics (NCP), the expo highlighted how advanced physics research can be converted into practical technologies for industry. Bridging Research and Industry The expo focused on moving beyond academic research toward […]

Samsung Electronics’ shares rose 7.5% on Monday as the company prepares to report a strong increase in profit for the fourth quarter later this week. The expected rise in earnings is mainly driven by the global shortage of memory chips, which has benefited Samsung’s semiconductor business. The worldwide shortage has pushed up memory chip prices, […]