ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital skills, IT exports and technological innovation. The agreement was signed on Friday during a reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in honour of the Google delegation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office….
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani freelancers recorded strong growth at the beginning of the new financial year as their export earnings increased by 45% in July 2026, according to official data. Freelancers earned $176 million in foreign exchange during July, compared with $121 million in the same month last year. The figures represent an increase of $55 million…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima has welcomed the establishment of Google’s local office in Pakistan, describing it as an important development for the country’s digital transformation. Fatima said Google’s presence in Pakistan reflects growing international confidence in the country’s digital economy and highlights the potential of Pakistan’s technology sector. The minister said…
Pakistan’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector recorded significant growth during FY2026, with total ICT exports reaching $3.388 billion, according to the latest Pakistan Economic Survey. The figures underline the increasing importance of the technology sector in supporting foreign exchange earnings and strengthening the country’s digital economy. The survey also revealed that the trade surplus…
