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People pass the entrance to an underground car park marked as a shelter with a yellow sticker reading 'Priedanga' (Shelter) on Gediminas Prospect in central Vilnius on May 28, 2026. (AFP)

Baltics transform from Soviet stagnation to startup hubs

Decades after emerging from Soviet rule, the Baltic states have built a thriving technology ecosystem fueled by digital innovation, entrepreneurship and a new generation of founders.

August 2, 2026

Pakistan’s tech exports hit $2.61B; freelancer earnings soar 58%

Pakistan’s tech exports hit $2.61B; freelancer earnings soar 58%

Pakistan’s IT exports rose nearly 20% to $2.61 billion in FY26’s first seven months, driven by strong global demand and booming freelancing earnings. With supportive policies and a growing talent pool, the sector targets $5 billion in exports.

February 18, 2026