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Development of Special Technology Zones

Software development and IT-enabled services (ITeS) for data centres, technical service/call centres, and telecom services make up the majority of the Pakistani ICT industry. After India, Bangladesh, and the US,…

The humanoid dance

To anyone watching the Chinese Spring Festival Gala this year, the sight of humanoid robots performing on stage was not just entertainment, but a strategic signal by China. Over the…

The humanoid dance

To anyone watching the Chinese Spring Festival Gala this year, the sight of humanoid robots performing on stage was not just entertainment, but a strategic signal by China. Over the…

Budget 2026-27 as a bridge

THE federal budget for 2026-27 won’t be just another annual ritual. It will likely be the penultimate budget before Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility with the IMF concludes end-2027. If the…

Budget FY25 & IMF’s conditions

The economic journey of Pakistan has recently showed a positive transformation, with macroeconomic indicators reflecting a promising outlook. The fiscal performance for the first nine months of the current fiscal…

Unpacking IT challenges

The Information Technology (IT) sector holds immense potential to transform businesses and create new job markets for entrepreneurs. IT encompasses a broad range of areas, including software development, hardware manufacturing,…

Digital graveyard

ARBITRARY network shutdowns and slow internet speeds have been the defining feature of 2024. The ever-revolving circle on the screen harks back to the dial-up days, where one would hear a cacophony…

The way forward

Discussions and arguments on the politics of the day — at all levels and at all times — are in the DNA of our nation. One widely-argued current topic is…