Pakistan's digital economy turning profitable signals a shift from subsidised growth toward more durable online payment and platform activity.
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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…
Social media has become a global political arena, shaping diplomacy, elections, conflict narratives and public trust in ways governments can no longer ignore.

Pakistan is using LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to pursue closer technology cooperation with Saudi Arabia while presenting its startups and digital reform agenda.
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…
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.

A Karachi court petition involving alleged AI-edited images, false posts and threats highlights how digital evidence should be tested under Pakistan's laws.
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.
It is the highest penalty imposed under the Digital Services Act and follows a two-year
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
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.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority informed the Islamabad High Court that it cannot impose mandatory age verification for minors on social media platforms
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

Spotify and LinkedIn are strengthening authenticity, verification and distribution controls as platforms confront a flood of low-effort AI content.
SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, a decentralized music platform that shut down in May, marking the streaming company's first acquisition since it bought AI music company Musiio back in 2022. ## What Nina Protocol…
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
New Victorian laws would give VCAT the power to force social media and AI platforms to identify anonymous users accused of vilification, in a move the premier says will protect children.
A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case over addictive platform design, a verdict that may influence thousands of similar claims.
Experts warn a growing number of AI-enhanced photos on birdwatching platforms are creating fake sightings, threatening the credibility of a citizen-science tool scientists rely on for genuine research.
TikTok Faces UK Probe as Ofcom Questions Age Verification Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into TikTok amid concerns that the platform may not be protecting children from harmful material often associated with…

Ikea is preparing to bring its secondhand ambitions further into the UK market, with a new platform designed to let members of its loyalty scheme buy and sell preowned items directly with one another. The retailer said…
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…
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