Telenor Pakistan and Data Vault Launch Nation’s First AI-Ready Sovereign Cloud

Telenor Pakistan and Data Vault Launch Nation’s First AI-Ready Sovereign Cloud

KARACHI: Telenor Pakistan has entered into a strategic alliance with Data Vault Pakistan to launch the country’s first AI-Ready Sovereign Cloud, enabling enterprises to securely access advanced GPU-accelerated computing and locally hosted AI infrastructure for the first time. This landmark partnership is poised to accelerate Pakistan’s AI adoption across sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, […]

Telenor launches WhatsApp-based SIM purchase replacement service

Telenor launches WhatsApp-based SIM purchase replacement service

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has introduced a WhatsApp-based SIM purchase replacement and bundle subscription service, redefining how customers experience mobile connectivity. This innovative service reflects Telenor Pakistan’s focus on customer convenience, offering a simple, secure, and contactless way to get a SIM — without visiting a retail outlet. Customers can now buy new SIMs, replace lost […]

Boston Health AI and Systems Limited Launch Hami — World’s First AI-Powered Physician Assistant

Boston Health AI and Systems Limited Launch Hami — World’s First AI-Powered Physician Assistant

Hami streamlines medical intake, analyzes clinical data and generates evidence-based recommendations for physicians, says firm Says Hami is currently in active deployment across multiple hospitals in Pakistan and will expand globally over the coming year ISLAMABAD: A US-based health tech firm founded by Pakistani American trauma surgeon Dr. Adil Haider announced on Tuesday it had […]

Pakistan Approves National AI Policy 2025 to Boost GDP and Create 3.5 Million Jobs

Pakistan Approves National AI Policy 2025 to Boost GDP and Create 3.5 Million Jobs

Islamabad, August 1, 2025 — The Government of Pakistan has officially approved the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2025, setting the stage for a transformative digital future. Cleared by the federal cabinet yesterday, the policy outlines a comprehensive roadmap to position Pakistan as a competitive player in the global AI landscape. The ambitious policy framework […]

Pakistan’s National AI Policy Set for Approval, Says IT Minister

Pakistan’s National AI Policy Set for Approval, Says IT Minister

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Wednesday that Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, which was finalized after a year of consultations at home and abroad, is likely to be approved soon. Speaking at a seminar at Quaid-i-Azam University, the minister reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to implementing the AI policy. […]

Al Baraka Bank Pakistan partners with PTCL for Colocation Primary Data Center

Al Baraka Bank Pakistan partners with PTCL for Colocation Primary Data Center

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited have signed an agreement for the provision of primary Data Center colocation services at PTCL’s Tier-III Data Center facility. PTCL will provide Al Baraka Bank Pakistan Limited with a secure and reliable Data Center environment equipped with modern infrastructure, platform solutions, and managed security […]

Pakistan’s First QR-Based Digital Identity Platform Launched

Pakistan’s First QR-Based Digital Identity Platform Launched

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Tuesday launched a new digital identity system named Khyber Pass, aiming to centralize access to government services through a unified platform. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur officially inaugurated the Khyber Pass digital platform at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s House. Khyber Pass is Pakistan’s first digital […]

Data Vault Launches the Pakistan's First AI Data Center in Karachi

Data Vault Launches the Pakistan’s First AI Data Center in Karachi

Data Vault Pakistan has officially launched the country’s first AI-focused data centre in Karachi, an initiative set to transform how the nation builds, deploys, and scales artificial intelligence. The launch comes at a time when Pakistan is trying to accelerate its national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The next-generation facility is designed to fuel the ambitions […]

Farmdar partners with Australia’s MSF Sugar to Advance AI-Powered Sugarcane Analytics Globally

Farmdar partners with Australia’s MSF Sugar to Advance AI-Powered Sugarcane Analytics Globally

Bangkok, Thailand: May 2025. Farmdar is proud to announce a strategic partnership with MSF Sugar Queensland to deploy area-wide and field-level CropScan capabilities. This includes space technology and AI-powered yield prediction, sugarcane crop detection, and harvest monitoring on demand, for MSF Sugar’s operations in Australia. MSF Sugar, headquartered in Queensland, is one of Australia’s largest […]

Meta Invests $14.3 Billion in a Startup to Make AI Smarter Than Humans

Meta Invests $14.3 Billion in a Startup to Make AI Smarter Than Humans

Meta is making a $14.3 billion investment in artificial intelligence company Scale and recruiting its CEO Alexandr Wang to join a team developing “superintelligence” at the tech giant. The deal announced Thursday reflects a push by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to revive AI efforts at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram as it faces tough competition […]