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‘Why not?’: Symmetry Group CEO says Pakistan can produce an AI unicorn
Pakistan can produce an AI unicorn by focusing on applications instead of AI models. Its large population, $4 billion IT exports, planned $1 billion AI investment, and fintech success provide opportunities to expand globally.
3 DAYS AGO
Pakistan ‘more resilient’ to Hormuz shock than 2022 oil crisis: Moody's
Moody’s says Pakistan is more resilient to the Strait of Hormuz shock than in 2022, citing lower inflation, stable exchange rates and higher reserves.
4 DAYS AGO
India’s boycott ‘does not vacate’ IWT jurisdiction, says international water security expert
David Michel says India’s refusal to participate does not remove the arbitration court’s jurisdiction over the Indus Waters Treaty dispute.
September 3, 2026
SCO ‘mini world organization’ focused on cooperation, not defense: Ambassador
As Pakistan assumes the SCO chairmanship, its envoy to Kyrgyzstan highlights the bloc’s broad cooperation agenda and regional connectivity potential.
August 31, 2026
Makkah pact signals ‘new regional order’: Ex-US official who resigned over Gaza
Former US State Department official Annelle Sheline says the Makkah pact reflects declining Gulf confidence in Washington’s security role.
August 27, 2026
‘Pakistan presidency will add credibility to SCO,’ former foreign secretary says
The SCO brings together major Asian powers, with Pakistan set to assume its rotating chairmanship in September.
August 25, 2026
CDF is reliable partner for all sides: Analyst on Munir's Tehran visit
Analyst says CDF Asim Munir's Tehran visit highlights Pakistan's role as Islamabad pursues dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
August 24, 2026
Pakistan-Türkiye defense cooperation would increase strategic autonomy of both: Researcher
Turkish researcher Gloria Shkurti Özdemir says Islamabad and Ankara can expand technology sharing, joint production and defense industrial cooperation, drawing on Türkiye’s experience in developing domestic capabilities after relying on foreign suppliers.
August 20, 2026
ICC chief ‘directly linked to BJP’ in a way that wasn't happening before: Cricket analyst
Australian cricket analyst Jarrod Kimber says cricket governance remains deeply influenced by India, citing Jay Shah’s BJP links, BCCI power, conflicts of interest, financial opacity and administrators’ anticipation of Indian preferences in global cricket.
August 18, 2026