25th China Internet Conference kicks off in Beijing
An internet-themed video is played at the opening ceremony of the 25th China Internet Conference at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2026. The…
Pakistan: Freelancers hit $1b to 25% of IT exports
Contribute $1.6b, including non-tech services, amid a historic high of $4b trade State Bank of Pakistan. Photo: File Pakistani freelancers have strengthened their position as a key contributor to the…
Pakistan’s AI checklist
OLD science fiction had a simple trick. When something had to sound impossibly advanced, writers added the word ‘quantum’ to it. Quantum engine. Quantum lock. Quantum field. Nobody knew exactly…
China issues a three-year plan to boost AI integration with the information and communications sector
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Wednesday released a three-year plan to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with the country’s information and communications sector, setting targets…
Pakistan: IT leads services export surge to $8.27bn
Pakistan’s services exports grew by 17.68 per cent during the first 10 months of 2025-26, largely driven by higher earnings from the information technology sector, according to official data. The…
AI-driven innovation opens new possibilities for smart living in China
At the World Intelligence Expo 2026 in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, a smart mirror provides an instant snapshot of a person’s health status, a robotic arm deftly prepares a savory…