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Pakistan, South Korea Advance Toward CEPA

20 Aug 2026 | Investing

Pakistan and South Korea have completed the first round of CEPA negotiations, with a second round expected soon, as both countries seek to expand trade, exports and investment ties.

PM Shehbaz Meets Google, Inaugurates Pakistan Office

18 Aug 2026 | Investing

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.

Pentagon Accelerates AI Drives Smack’s New Funding

18 Aug 2026 | Investing

Defence-tech startup Smack Technologies is raising $61 million to accelerate its military AI platform Omega and develop wearable AI hardware for battlefield decision-making.

11 Pakistani Companies to Showcase Auto Parts

18 Aug 2026 | Buying & Selling

Eleven Pakistani auto parts companies will participate in Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, showcasing their products, exploring global markets and seeking international business partnerships.

Punjab’s Apna Ghar, Mehfooz Ghar Housing Initiative

17 Aug 2026 | Buying & Selling

More than 89,000 applications have been received under Punjab’s Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat initiative as the government expands affordable housing and cracks down on illegal schemes.

Roshan Ghar Solar Scheme

17 Aug 2026 | Buying & Selling

Sindh has distributed 2,615 free solar home system kits to eligible families across 13 districts under the Roshan Ghar – Roshan Sindh initiative, targeting 275,000 households across the province.

Pakistan expands IT Exports and Global Technology Market

17 Aug 2026 | Investing

Pakistan’s IT exports have surged to $3.81 billion, but a new study warns that reliance on freelancing and low-value services could limit future growth amid rapid AI disruption.

Leghari Launches Innovation Programme Pakistan

14 Aug 2026 | Investing

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.

LDA City and Avenue One Plots Included in Ballot Draw