ITCN Asia 2025: Pakistan Opens New Chapter in Digital Growth Karachi, September 2025 — The three-day ITCN Asia 2025 exhibition at the Karachi Expo Centre has successfully positioned Pakistan as a rising hub for digital innovation and investment. More than 800 companies and 300 international investors from countries including the US, UK, Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, and Azerbaijan took part in the event. The exhibition featured key discussions, tech showcases, and the signing of multiple MoUs to boost technology transfer and cooperation. Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima highlighted a 20% increase in IT exports, which have now reached $3.8 billion.…
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Bugti Accuses Afghanistan of Harboring Milit@nts, Pledges Strong Action Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has accused Afghanistan of providing shelter and state support to militants launching cross-border attacks into Pakistan. Addressing a press conference, he claimed that many militants killed in recent intelligence-based operations were Afghan nationals, urging the Taliban government to uphold its commitments under the Doha Agreement. Bugti revealed that outlawed groups including the BLA and BLF, operating jointly under BRAS, are being backed by foreign elements to destabilize Balochistan. He detailed a successful security raid in Chagai where high-value targets, including Zubair alias Shahji, were neutralized.…
Maryam Nawaz Slams PPP Over Flood Relief Debate Introduction Floods continue to test Pakistan’s resilience, exposing not just the vulnerabilities of communities but also political divisions. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz sharply criticized coalition partner Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for what she described as politicizing relief efforts. Her remarks, made at the inauguration of an electric bus project in Dera Ghazi Khan, sparked a new debate on aid distribution and governance. Criticism of PPP’s Approach Maryam accused PPP of doing politics on the flood issue in Punjab, despite being an ally at the federal level. Without naming Bilawal Bhutto Zardari,…
Pakistan to Launch Advanced Hyperspectral Satellite in October 2025 Introduction Pakistan is preparing to take another significant step in its journey toward advanced space technology. The country’s national space agency, SUPARCO, has announced that a state-of-the-art hyperspectral satellite will be launched in October 2025. Officials describe this project as a milestone in Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen science, technology, and sustainable development. What is a Hyperspectral Satellite? A hyperspectral satellite is equipped with powerful sensors that can capture and analyze data across hundreds of spectral bands. Unlike traditional imaging, which may rely on a few bands of visible light, hyperspectral imaging…
Bilawal Bhutto Stresses Political Solution to Balochistan’s Issues Introduction Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province, has long faced complex political, social, and security challenges. From underdevelopment to repeated waves of militancy, the province remains at the heart of national debate. On Thursday, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressed these challenges directly, calling for a political path to peace. Bilawal’s Message Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Bilawal Bhutto made it clear: terr0rism is Pakistan’s biggest challenge, but the solution for Balochistan lies in political consensus. According to him, only through collective decision-making can the people of the province benefit…
Pakistan Warns at UN: Artificial Intelligence Could Make Future Wars More Dangerous Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping every aspect of human life, from healthcare to commerce. Yet, its rapid application in the defense sector has raised urgent questions about peace and global stability. At the United Nations this week, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a strong warning: AI could make future wars far more dangerous if the world does not act collectively. Pakistan’s Message to the UN Speaking at a high-level debate on artificial intelligence, Khawaja Asif noted that while AI has simplified decision-making processes, it has also…
Milit@nts Being Sheltered in KP Tribal Areas, Says Ikhtiar Wali Ikhtiar Wali Khan, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Information for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs, has claimed that milit@nts are being sheltered in the tribal districts of the province. He warned that this local support forces security agencies to launch operations in these areas. His statement came soon after deadly incidents in KP’s Tirah valley. At least two dozen people, including women and children, reportedly lost their lives in explosions. The strikes triggered widespread protests, with tribesmen and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan demanding an inquiry. However, officials rejected…
PM Shehbaz Urges IMF to Consider Flood Impact in Next Programme Review Pakistan Seeks Flexibility Amid Economic Reforms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to factor in the economic cost of recent floods during its next programme review. He made the request in a meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Acknowledgment of IMF Support The prime minister praised the IMF’s constructive partnership with Pakistan, highlighting its timely assistance under different instruments. This includes the $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement in FY 2024 and the $7…
Security Forces Kill 13 Milit@nts in KP’s Dera Ismail Khan: ISPR Operation Targets Group Linked to Fitna al Khwarij Pakistani security forces killed 13 milit@nts during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The military’s media wing confirmed the operation in a statement on Wednesday. Milit@nts Involved in Past Violence According to ISPR, the group belonged to Fitna al Khwarij, a term used for banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The milit@nts were linked to a December 2023 suicide att@ck, the abduction of government officials, and targeted killings of civilians. Troops recovered weapons and ammunition…
Trump Hails ‘Very Successful’ Gaza Talks with Muslim Nations US President Praises Meeting Focused on Gaza Crisis US President Donald Trump has praised his talks with leaders from Muslim-majority nations on Gaza. He called the multilateral meeting “very successful” and noted that the discussions included major regional figures. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump highlighted the positive tone of the event. Israel Not Present in First Round Israel did not take part in this meeting. Trump, however, said that Israeli leaders will join the next phase of talks. “It was a very good meeting with great leaders. Israel will be…