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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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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