Faisal Zahid Malik appointed FPCCI’s Convener on Media Broadcasting
ISLAMABAD: Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of Pakistan Observer, Mr Faisal Zahid Malik has been appointed Convener of the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FPCCI) Central Standing Committee on…
CASS highlights youth role in advancing Pakistan’s space sector
Lahore: The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) on Tuesday underscored youth engagement as central to advancing Pakistan’s space ambitions during a policy talk that examined how innovation, education,…
Pakistan’s Digital Export Boom: How Payment Reliability Is Turning Talent into Revenue
Pakistan's digital and IT services exports reached a record $4.6 billion in FY 2024-25, fueled by a maturing ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises, gaming studios, and service providers increasingly…
CASS Lahore hosts talk on shift in US National Security Strategy
Lahore: The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS) Lahore on Thursday organised a policy discussion examining changes in the US National Security Strategy and their implications for South Asia…
Astrik launches Pakistan’s first locally built AI-enabled live chat platform
In January 2026, Pakistan-based technology company Astrik announced the launch of Chattrik, an AI-enabled live chat software developed entirely by local talent, positioning it as a new tool for real-time…
Trump, the “Donroe Doctrine,” and the Illusion of a Liberal World Order
By Kousar Khan Is the contemporary international system witnessing a gradual return to hard-power politics, or is it merely revealing a reality that was never abandoned? The recent events that…
BankIslami launches Shariah-compliant Raast QR payment gateway
Karachi: BankIslami’s digital Islamic banking platform, aik, has launched aikPay, Pakistan’s first Shariah-compliant, Raast-enabled QR payment gateway, expanding real-time, card-free online payment options for consumers and merchants nationwide. Developed on…
Pakistani scientists test space-exposed seeds to improve crop varieties
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Pakistani scientists are testing crop seeds exposed to cosmic radiation and zero gravity in space to assess genetic variation and expand crop diversity. Dr Zahid Mahmood,…
The Smart Phone Orchestra
By Arisha Irshad Ali We all love a good orchestra. There’s something about everything being in sync that just feeds the soul. Interestingly, smartphones affect us the exact same way—except…
Sindh govt plans dedicated floricultural farms to diversify agriculture
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): The Sindh government is working on a project to establish dedicated floricultural farms across the province in an effort to diversify agriculture and unlock new income…
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