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Pakistan’s digital and AI industry wins 11 awards at the ASOCIO Digital and AI Awards 2026 in Jakarta, recognising the country’s growing innovation across cybersecurity, healthcare, education, agriculture and other technology sectors.

CDA will auction 12 commercial sites in Islamabad on October 12–13, 2026, including five hotel plots and seven petrol pump sites, offering new investment opportunities for businesses and property investors.

The Rs. 1.4 billion Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad is expected to ease congestion, improve Islamabad-Rawalpindi connectivity and reduce travel times, with completion targeted within one month.

VEON has raised its planned three-year investment in Pakistan to $1.5 billion from $1 billion, highlighting growing international investor confidence in the country’s digital and telecom sectors.

Punjab’s Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing programme has received the prestigious 2026 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award, recognising its efforts to provide affordable housing and improve living conditions for low-income families.

Honda Atlas has discontinued the BR-V in Pakistan after nearly nine years, as the country’s rapidly expanding SUV market shifts toward newer, feature-rich and electrified crossover models.

CDA has set a six-month target to complete development of Islamabad’s long-delayed Sector E-12 after recovering more than 1,000 kanals of land and accelerating infrastructure work.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an export-led economic growth model, urging the private sector to drive sustainable development while highlighting reforms, rising tax filings and progress in Pakistan’s capital markets.

Apple is reportedly set to launch a new smart-home hub on October 13, alongside updated HomePod mini and Apple TV devices featuring faster processors and enhanced AI capabilities.