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Pakistan and Google have signed an MoU to accelerate digital transformation, expand AI access and provide 150,000 digital skills certificates to youth in 2026, supporting the country’s goal of a $30 billion digital economy by 2030.

KP to offer land ownership records through NADRA e-Sahulat centres, making access easier, faster and more convenient for citizens.

Pakistan’s freelance export earnings jumped 45.5% to $175.4 million in July 2026, while IT exports rose 18% to $417 million, boosting foreign exchange inflows.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Google delegation as the tech giant inaugurated its Pakistan office, strengthening cooperation on digital transformation, AI, IT exports and youth skills.

NADRA has launched a new QR-based chipless CNIC, replacing the 14-year-old smart card technology and enabling easier identity verification through smartphones.

Pakistan has launched its first National Power Sector Innovation Programme, backed by over Rs1 billion to develop and scale innovative solutions for a more efficient and sustainable energy sector.

Faisalabad Development Authority proposes remodelling Canal Road with new bridges, U-turns and ramps to reduce congestion, improve connectivity and enhance road safety.

More than 1,000 SMEs across nine Pakistani cities will receive AI and digital skills training under a new government and Meta initiative aimed at boosting business growth and digital adoption.

Pakistan’s EV market is gaining momentum, but industry stakeholders warn that policy uncertainty could slow consumer demand and investment. A stable, predictable auto policy aligned with the NEV Policy 2025-30 is seen as crucial for sustained EV growth.