Yango Pakistan has partnered with Jazz Business to introduce discounted mobile voice and internet packages for partner drivers and couriers in Pakistan’s largest cities. The initiative will initially cover Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad and aims to reduce operating costs for ride hailing and delivery workers who rely heavily on mobile connectivity to stay active on […]
Pakistan to Launch Smart Digital Reforms for Passport Applicants
Directorate General of Immigration and Passports plans to launch doorstep passport delivery and an AI-powered chatbot to modernise passport services across Pakistan. Director General Muhammad Ali Randhawa announced the upcoming reforms on Sunday. He said the measures would reduce delays and improve public access to passport services. “Applicants will soon have the option to get […]
Experts Warn AI Could Deepen Gender Inequality in Pakistan
Experts at a gender and economy conference in Lahore warned that artificial intelligence could either unlock major economic opportunities for women or deepen existing inequalities if Pakistan fails to expand digital education and skills training. The discussion took place during a panel on “Health & Gender” moderated by Warda Riaz at LUMS. Panelists included Fyeza […]
NBP Expands Digital Payment Push With Raast P2M Launch
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has received approval to launch Raast Person-to-Merchant acquiring services commercially. The move marks another step in Pakistan’s shift toward digital payments and a cashless economy. The approval allows NBP to begin full commercial operations under the Raast framework developed by the State Bank of Pakistan. NBP announced the development in […]
Pakistan Wants One Million AI-Skilled Workers by 2030
Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication plans to launch 20,000 online artificial intelligence training programmes across Pakistan under a major national initiative aimed at preparing the workforce for the rapidly evolving digital economy. The courses, spanning six to 12 months, will target fresh graduates, government officials, teachers, freelancers and professionals from multiple sectors through an […]