Prime Minister Andy Burnham has eliminated VAT on household electricity bills starting in October, funded by a controversial redirection of the abandoned digital ID programme’s budget for the current financial year
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NADRA's chipless QR-based identity card has turned Pakistan's digital ID shift into a major public technology story.

Pakistan is using LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to pursue closer technology cooperation with Saudi Arabia while presenting its startups and digital reform agenda.
Google?s first local office in Pakistan is being framed as a signal of deeper technology investment, with officials pointing to digital skills, AI, startups and IT exports as the next test.
Pakistan's digital economy turning profitable signals a shift from subsidised growth toward more durable online payment and platform activity.
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to reshape government departments and utility regulation, signalling a shift away from his predecessor's digital identification strategy and fiscal priorities

Pakistan has launched a digital proof-of-life service allowing civilian and military pensioners to verify their identity from home using biometric and facial checks.
Hardware startup Light has introduced the Light Flip, a minimalist, tactile alternative to the modern smartphone. The device aims to provide a stripped-back digital experience at a more accessible price point
From Victoria Beckham’s stoic sideline composure to the Tartan Army taking over Boston, this summer’s tournament birthed a unique digital footprint that transcended the standard match day analysis

A Karachi court petition involving alleged AI-edited images, false posts and threats highlights how digital evidence should be tested under Pakistan's laws.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced a 20% business rates discount for English pubs and music venues. The move faces immediate scrutiny over its funding methods and scope within the hospitality sector
Brussels says the penalty is part of a wider push to make digital markets fairer, adding fresh pressure on Google as regulators step up scrutiny of major tech firms.
Social media has become a global political arena, shaping diplomacy, elections, conflict narratives and public trust in ways governments can no longer ignore.
It is the highest penalty imposed under the Digital Services Act and follows a two-year
The EU has fined Google €890 million over alleged Digital Markets Act breaches, while the company is reportedly in “constructive” talks to limit further penalties.

Peshawar — For years, it's been one of the quieter indignities of growing old in Pakistan: a retiree, well into their seventies or eighties, making yet another trip to the bank just to prove they're still alive, only to…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bill Gates discussed polio eradication and possible cooperation in agriculture, digital innovation and artificial intelligence.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for higher farm productivity, digital tools and stronger export promotion to improve opportunities for Pakistan's farmers and producers.
Pakistan's Commerce Ministry is reviewing proposals for an AI-enabled digital trade ecosystem, signalling that export planning, market intelligence and government data management are becoming central parts of the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday launched a new artificial intelligence-based digitisation platform for the Prime Minister’s Office, marking an effort to replace paper-based working with digital processes in the…
France has cleared a path for a landmark social media ban for users under 15. The legislation mandates strict age verification for all accounts, marking a shift in European digital policy

Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first folding iPhone, with a 7.6-inch inner display, Touch ID and iOS 27 multitasking built around the larger screen.
France’s parliament moved on Tuesday toward approving a sweeping ban on social media access for children under 15, a step that would make the country the first in Europe to impose such a digital age limit on platforms…
Small businesses and major retailers alike are turning to interactive live streaming to boost sales, as new data from the BBC suggests this digital format is rapidly changing how UK consumers spend money