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Pakistan Adopts the Islamabad AI Declaration

Policy

20 February 2026

Pakistan Adopts the Islamabad AI Declaration

Pakistan's Ministry of IT and Telecommunication formally adopted the Islamabad AI Declaration, establishing a national framework for responsible AI governance and cross-border digital cooperation.

Pakistan Opens Indus AI Week 2026 with Landmark AI Summit and USD 1 Billion Commitment

Events

9 February 2026

Pakistan Opens Indus AI Week 2026 with Landmark AI Summit and USD 1 Billion Commitment

Pakistan launched Indus AI Week 2026, a five-day national platform on artificial intelligence, opening with the Indus AI Summit in Islamabad and announcing a USD 1 billion commitment to AI by 2030.

AI Indus Week Pakistan Held in London with UK–Pakistan AI Healthcare Roundtable

Events

21 February 2026

AI Indus Week Pakistan Held in London with UK–Pakistan AI Healthcare Roundtable

The AI Indus Week Pakistan event was held in London, hosted by SK Hub UK, bringing together AI experts, industry leaders, investors, Commonwealth representatives, and British Pakistani diaspora for high-level dialogue on UK–Pakistan digital collaboration.

Pakistan Secures USD 1 Billion AI Investment Commitment

Investment

12 February 2026

Pakistan Secures USD 1 Billion AI Investment Commitment

Pakistan has secured a landmark USD 1 billion commitment to artificial intelligence infrastructure and development, marking the largest single AI investment pledge in the country's history.

Pakistan Assumes Presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organisation

Leadership

5 February 2026

Pakistan Assumes Presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organisation

Pakistan has assumed the Chairmanship of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), taking on a pivotal leadership role in shaping global digital policy and cross-border technology cooperation.

Pakistan's National 'Super App' for Government Services Advances Toward Launch

Technology

15 February 2026

Pakistan's National 'Super App' for Government Services Advances Toward Launch

Pakistan's ambitious National Super App, consolidating government services, document verification, and digital identity into a single platform, has cleared final development milestones and is advancing toward a nationwide launch.

Pakistani Freelancers Cross $500 Million Earnings Milestone in H1 FY26

Industry

22 February 2026

Pakistani Freelancers Cross $500 Million Earnings Milestone in H1 FY26

Pakistan's digital freelancing sector has crossed the $500 million earnings threshold in the first half of FY2026, marking a record milestone that underscores the country's growing position as a global technology talent hub.

UKRI Launches £1.6 Billion National AI Strategy with Bold Investment Commitments

Policy

19 February 2026

UKRI Launches £1.6 Billion National AI Strategy with Bold Investment Commitments

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has unveiled a £1.6 billion AI strategy targeting areas where the UK can establish global leadership, from healthcare AI to climate technology and advanced manufacturing.

UK Introduces 48-Hour Takedown Law for Abusive Online Images

Regulation

19 February 2026

UK Introduces 48-Hour Takedown Law for Abusive Online Images

The UK Government has introduced legislation requiring online platforms to remove intimate or abusive images within 48 hours of notification, establishing one of the world's most stringent digital content enforcement regimes.

UK Government Launches National Data Library 'Kickstarter' Programme

Technology

26 January 2026

UK Government Launches National Data Library 'Kickstarter' Programme

The UK Government has launched the first phase of its National Data Library, a flagship initiative to make public sector data safely accessible for research, innovation, and AI development at national scale.

Barnsley Named the UK's First Official 'Tech Town' with Focus on AI

Innovation

3 February 2026

Barnsley Named the UK's First Official 'Tech Town' with Focus on AI

Barnsley has been designated the United Kingdom's first official 'Tech Town', launching an ambitious programme to transform the South Yorkshire town into a hub for AI adoption, digital skills, and technology business growth.

UK Government Launches 'Lock the Door' National Cyber Security Campaign

Cybersecurity

17 February 2026

UK Government Launches 'Lock the Door' National Cyber Security Campaign

The UK Government has launched a major public cyber security awareness campaign encouraging individuals and businesses to adopt basic but critical protective measures against the growing threat of cyber attacks.

UK and Pakistan Sign Landmark £200M Bilateral Technology Investment Agreement

Investment

12 February 2025

UK and Pakistan Sign Landmark £200M Bilateral Technology Investment Agreement

A landmark bilateral investment agreement signed in London will channel £200 million into joint technology ventures, establishing new innovation corridors between the two nations.

UK–Pakistan Tech Summit 2025: Key Outcomes and What Comes Next

Events

24 November 2025

UK–Pakistan Tech Summit 2025: Key Outcomes and What Comes Next

The flagship UK–Pakistan Tech Summit brought together 600 delegates across two days in London. Here are the five commitments that will shape the bilateral tech agenda through 2026.

Pakistan Launches National AI Hub in Islamabad with UK Technology Partners

Innovation

8 January 2025

Pakistan Launches National AI Hub in Islamabad with UK Technology Partners

Pakistan's first National AI Hub has opened in Islamabad's technology zone, with three British AI companies anchoring the founding cohort of innovation partners.

New Programme Backs British-Pakistani Tech Founders with £5M Seed Pool

Funding

3 February 2025

New Programme Backs British-Pakistani Tech Founders with £5M Seed Pool

A new seed investment programme targeting British-Pakistani technology founders has launched with a £5 million initial pool, backed by a consortium of UK angel networks and diaspora investors.

UK–Pakistan Digital Trade Corridor Expands with New Fintech and E-Commerce Framework

Policy

19 December 2024

UK–Pakistan Digital Trade Corridor Expands with New Fintech and E-Commerce Framework

A new bilateral digital trade framework covering fintech licensing, cross-border payments, and e-commerce standards has been agreed between UK and Pakistani regulators, opening new market access for technology companies.

Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2025: Record Funding and a Maturing Market

Research

15 January 2025

Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2025: Record Funding and a Maturing Market

Pakistan's startup ecosystem attracted $340 million in disclosed venture capital in 2024, a record year despite a difficult global fundraising environment. The Forum's annual report examines what's driving growth and where UK companies fit in.

Tech Excellence Awards 2025: Celebrating the Innovators Driving UK–Pakistan Progress

Awards

28 January 2025

Tech Excellence Awards 2025: Celebrating the Innovators Driving UK–Pakistan Progress

The UK–Pakistan Tech Excellence Awards return for their second year, with nominations now open across eight categories recognising technology leadership, innovation, and bilateral contribution.

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Pakistan Adopts the Islamabad AI Declaration

Policy

20 February 2026

Pakistan Adopts the Islamabad AI Declaration

Pakistan's Ministry of IT and Telecommunication formally adopted the Islamabad AI Declaration, establishing a national framework for responsible AI governance and cross-border digital cooperation.

Pakistan Opens Indus AI Week 2026 with Landmark AI Summit and USD 1 Billion Commitment

Events

9 February 2026

Pakistan Opens Indus AI Week 2026 with Landmark AI Summit and USD 1 Billion Commitment

Pakistan launched Indus AI Week 2026, a five-day national platform on artificial intelligence, opening with the Indus AI Summit in Islamabad and announcing a USD 1 billion commitment to AI by 2030.

AI Indus Week Pakistan Held in London with UK–Pakistan AI Healthcare Roundtable

Events

21 February 2026

AI Indus Week Pakistan Held in London with UK–Pakistan AI Healthcare Roundtable

The AI Indus Week Pakistan event was held in London, hosted by SK Hub UK, bringing together AI experts, industry leaders, investors, Commonwealth representatives, and British Pakistani diaspora for high-level dialogue on UK–Pakistan digital collaboration.

Pakistan Secures USD 1 Billion AI Investment Commitment

Investment

12 February 2026

Pakistan Secures USD 1 Billion AI Investment Commitment

Pakistan has secured a landmark USD 1 billion commitment to artificial intelligence infrastructure and development, marking the largest single AI investment pledge in the country's history.

Pakistan Assumes Presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organisation

Leadership

5 February 2026

Pakistan Assumes Presidency of the Digital Cooperation Organisation

Pakistan has assumed the Chairmanship of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), taking on a pivotal leadership role in shaping global digital policy and cross-border technology cooperation.

Pakistan's National 'Super App' for Government Services Advances Toward Launch

Technology

15 February 2026

Pakistan's National 'Super App' for Government Services Advances Toward Launch

Pakistan's ambitious National Super App, consolidating government services, document verification, and digital identity into a single platform, has cleared final development milestones and is advancing toward a nationwide launch.