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Technology & AI
Reporting on the technologies moving from policy papers and laboratories into public life, with a focus on Pakistan’s AI ambitions, connectivity, cybersecurity and digital economy.
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2 September 2026Anthropic’s Fable 5.1 makes frontier AI cheaper—but keeps its riskiest capabilities gated
Anthropic’s paired model release lowers the cost of long-running AI work while preserving stricter access controls for cyber and biology capabilities.
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Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan's CERT warns hostile actors could exploit supply chains
On 24 March 2026 National CERT warned that hostile actors could exploit hardware and software supply chains to target power, banking and defence systems.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan auctions 5G spectrum for $507m, ending two-decade wait for next-gen mobile
On 10 March 2026 the PTA sold 480 MHz of 5G spectrum for $507m to Jazz, Zong and Ufone, completing Pakistan's first next-generation mobile auction and doubling available spectrum.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan to invest $1bn in artificial intelligence by 2030: PM Shehbaz
Pakistan will invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence by 2030, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on 9 February 2026, with new AI curricula and PhD scholarships.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan moves to form its first AI Council under National AI Policy 2025
The Ministry of IT and Telecom has begun forming Pakistan's first AI Council to oversee the National AI Policy 2025, seeking nominations from academia, industry and civil society.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomPakistan to hold Indus AI Week 2026 from 9 to 15 February
The IT ministry says Indus AI Week 2026 will run from 9 to 15 February, ending with a flagship summit at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad.
Pakistan / Technology & TelecomIT minister says Pakistan will auction 600 MHz spectrum next month to clear 5G launch path
On 2 January 2026, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Pakistan would auction 600 MHz of spectrum in February and roll out 5G within six months.