Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
InnoVista has launched Pakistan’s first National Agentic AI Hackathon with partners Google, PAFLA, and Systems Limited. The event will span six cities, engage 1,000+ participants, and focus on AgriTech, fintech, climate, health, and education, fostering AI-driven innovation and positioning Pakistan as a global AI contender.
Ufone 4G has partnered with oladoc to deliver affordable digital healthcare across Pakistan, offering millions of users access to free video consultations, discounted lab tests, medicines, and surgeries. With low-cost subscription plans, the collaboration bridges healthcare gaps for rural and underserved communities.
Pakistan will introduce AI regulatory sandboxes to help 50 enterprises test applications safely by 2027. Backed by HPC centres, AI hubs, and national data repositories, the initiative is part of a strategy to build a robust AI ecosystem, boost innovation, and strengthen global cooperation.
Experts at the Digital Pakistan Vision 2047 seminar called for urgent AI adoption across industries to boost competitiveness. Speakers emphasized youth education, workforce upskilling, and business involvement, while launching an AI Center to advance discourse and policymaking for Pakistan’s digital future.
Yango Tech met Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima to explore AI partnerships and digital transformation opportunities. The collaboration aims to strengthen Pakistan’s IT ecosystem, boost exports, and deliver AI-driven solutions through Yango’s services spanning mobility, delivery, retail, and B2B tech.
SAP hosted its Business Suite Innovation Day in Karachi, highlighting AI, cloud ERP, and data-driven enterprise solutions. With participation from MG Motors, Aramco, and Orient Materials, the event showcased real-world use cases, reaffirming SAP’s role in driving Pakistan’s business transformation.
Pakistan will lay three new submarine internet cables in 2025, adding 200 Tbps of bandwidth and reducing dependence on older systems. The upgrade, aligned with spectrum expansion for 5G, aims to stabilize connectivity, support digital growth, and narrow the digital divide for over 200M internet users.
Pakistan’s Visor Dynamics has unveiled Elite AI, a homegrown defense-focused AI platform capable of analyzing satellite imagery, intelligence data, and mission planning scenarios in real time. The launch positions Pakistan alongside global leaders in defense AI and highlights the nation’s capacity for world-class technological innovation.
Zong and Zindigi have partnered to deliver G2P payments via branchless banking, enabling M-Wallets for Zong customers in underserved areas. The initiative ensures secure, timely aid distribution, boosts financial inclusion, and strengthens Pakistan’s digital banking ecosystem through public-private collaboration.
Pakistan has launched 10 million digital wallets under BISP, linking them to CNICs with biometric safeguards to ensure transparency and efficiency. Paired with free SIM cards and digital literacy training, the initiative aims to modernize social protection, empower women, and accelerate the country’s transition toward a cashless economy.