Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Chinese inverter manufacturer Hoymiles has entered Pakistan through partnerships with Superstar and Harisun Energy to deliver advanced solar energy storage and smart power solutions, addressing long-hour backup challenges as Pakistan rapidly expands its solar adoption.
Pakistan’s telecom operator Zong has asked the government to apply industrial electricity tariffs and grant fiscal parity for its cloud and data centre operations, warning that high power costs and unequal incentives are weakening local competitiveness and discouraging global cloud investment.
Pakistan plans to auction 600 MHz of new spectrum to improve mobile services and launch 5G for the first time. The government says limited spectrum availability has constrained digital growth and that the auction will unlock economic potential and support nationwide digitisation.
VEON will invest $20 million in Mobilink Bank to scale MSME financing and expand digital Islamic banking in Pakistan. The move builds on earlier funding and reinforces VEON’s confidence in the country’s fast-growing digital financial services ecosystem.
Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem is growing rapidly but remains fragile due to transaction failures, regulatory friction, and low trust. Experts say operational fixes, open banking, and better fraud management could improve reliability and confidence without major infrastructure spending.
Pakistan’s telecom regulator has warned users to ensure SIM cards are registered in their own names, stressing accountability for misuse. The advisory follows extortion-related complaints in Karachi and aims to strengthen telecom security and regulatory compliance.
Pakistan’s Supernet has rebranded as SupernetGlobal and established Dubai as its first regional hub to expand into Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia markets. The strategy aims to export Pakistani ICT expertise while supporting IT exports and long-term foreign exchange growth.
Pakistan will host a National AI Conference in early 2026 to strengthen its AI ecosystem and promote adoption across sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, fintech, and governance. The event will connect startups, policymakers, researchers, and investors to drive innovation and responsible AI use.
PTCL has completed the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers, creating a larger telecom platform pending full integration. The deal aims to strengthen customer experience, expand reach, and accelerate innovation under regulatory oversight.
Nayatel’s SIP Trunk enables Pakistani businesses to manage high call volumes through scalable, internet-based voice channels. Integrated with cloud PBX, it improves reliability, reduces costs, and supports multi-branch and remote teams across sectors like banking, healthcare, and customer service.