By Aftab Ahmed | February 19, 2026

Meta has announced a significant expansion of its collaboration with NVIDIA, involving the purchase of millions of NVIDIA Blackwell and Rubin GPUs. This strategic move aims to enhance AI-powered features in WhatsApp while prioritizing user data privacy and security. The partnership will introduce NVIDIA’s Confidential Computing technology to WhatsApp, enabling secure data processing during computation…

By Aftab Ahmed | February 19, 2026

Pakistani startups have collectively raised $31 million in funding, signaling growing investor confidence despite the country’s ongoing economic challenges. This surge in investment highlights the resilience and potential of Pakistan’s burgeoning tech ecosystem. The funding rounds spanned various sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, and health tech, with both local and international investors participating. This influx of…

By Aftab Ahmed | February 19, 2026

Apple will begin refurbishing and later assembling iPhones in Pakistan under a new incentives framework, Engineering Development Board CEO Hamad Ali Mansoor told Express Tribune, projecting $100m in first-year re-exports and higher localisation targets. Apple is set to enter Pakistan’s mobile manufacturing sector with a phased plan starting from refurbishing iPhones for re-export, Engineering Development…

By Aftab Ahmed | February 18, 2026

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) here on Wednesday apprised the media that the 5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10, 2026 and no changes are likely to be made in the schedule. PTA expect that the auction would eventually help increase the earnings of the telecos in the country. The country is offering…

By Aftab Ahmed | February 17, 2026

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated regulatory procedures for a significant merger in Pakistan’s telecom sector involving Telenor Pakistan and Ufone. An application has been submitted to the PTA seeking approval for the transfer of all licenses, operations, and assets from Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited to Pakistan Telecommunication Mobile Limited (PTML), widely known as…

By Aftab Ahmed | February 17, 2026

Vivo’s upcoming smartphone, the X300 FE, has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing key specifications and confirming its imminent launch. The device, carrying the model number V2537, has recently passed certifications in Singapore and Germany, signaling a global rollout may be near. The TÜV Rheinland certification from Germany confirms that the Vivo X300 FE supports 90W…

By Aftab Ahmed | February 16, 2026

The recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro marked not only a significant military achievement but also a notable advancement in the use of artificial intelligence in defense operations. According to reports from Orbitral Today, American forces employed an AI chatbot named Claude during the covert mission. Claude is an AI model developed by Anthropic,…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | February 15, 2026

Lahore: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, inaugurated the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center at the Pakistan Industrial and Technical Assistance Centre (PITAC) Lahore. Speaking to the media on the occasion, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan said that it is the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to equip the youth of Pakistan…

By NewzTodays Editorial Team | February 14, 2026

Pakistani freelancers generated over $500 million in foreign exchange earnings during the first half of the current financial year 2025-26, reflecting the growing strength of the country’s digital economy and the expanding global demand for Pakistan’s skilled workforce. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the export receipts earned by freelancers…

By Aftab Ahmed | February 13, 2026

United Embassy in Pakistan has connected American technology companies with Pakistani officials to pursue investment and partnerships in cloud, AI and digital infrastructure. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker on February 12 connected 25 American information and communication technology companies with senior Pakistani officials to explore commercial partnerships in Pakistan’s expanding IT sector. Federal Secretary…