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NEPRA has approved a Rs0.5194 per unit increase in electricity tariffs, adding an estimated Rs12.6 billion burden on consumers from September to November 2026.

Pakistan’s IT exports surged 21% to $4.6 billion in FY2025-26, even as AI-driven automation led to declining entry-level jobs and reshaped demand for technology skills.

Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution recommending restrictions on social media access for children under 16, calling for stronger age verification and measures to protect young users from cyber harassment, exploitation and inappropriate online content.

ChatGPT has become the first AI chatbot to face tougher EU scrutiny after being designated a “very large” online platform under the Digital Services Act. The new rules impose stricter obligations on OpenAI to address illegal content, child safety, user well-being and other online risks.

The CDWP has approved and recommended five development projects worth more than Rs60 billion, covering transport, urban infrastructure, water supply, healthcare and education. Key initiatives include road development in Orakzai, urban upgrades in Karachi, and a major water supply project for Gwadar.

Punjab is exploring deeper collaboration with Alibaba Cloud to expand AI adoption, digital governance, and technology investment across key sectors including agriculture, healthcare and climate forecasting.

SUPARCO’s Third Regional Space4Climate Symposium highlighted the role of satellite technology, Earth observation and geospatial data in tackling floods, heatwaves, air pollution, water challenges and other climate risks in Pakistan.

Businesses can now use advanced AI-powered cybersecurity tools to detect abnormal activity, identify theft alerts and strengthen protection against emerging cyber threats.

CDA advances the Rs1.4 billion Kashmir Chowk Underpass project in Islamabad to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity on Murree Road.