Category: Emerging Tech
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Navigating the Future of Careers in Pakistan in the AI Era
AI ERA By Prof. Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro, SMIEEE We rode the wave of freelancing through Upwork, survived the dot-dot-dot bubbles, and watched the rise of a startup ecosystem centered in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. But nothing—absolutely nothing—has moved the tectonic plates of our career landscape quite like Generative AI. Let’s discuss the realistic scenario…
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Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion
TECHNOLOGY Microsoft on Friday said it will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan over the next three years (2026 and 2029) to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity cooperation with the government. The investment includes the training of 1 million engineers and developers by 2030, Microsoft said, which was unveiled during a…
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Supernet Announces CEO Change, Jamal Nasir Khan Appointed as New Chief Executive
PAKISTAN Supernet Limited has announced a change in its top management, informing the Pakistan Stock Exchange that Mr. Waseem Ahmad has ceased to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect from March 3, 2026. In a notification submitted to the stock exchange, the company stated that Mr. Jamal Nasir Khan has…
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Automation Expo 2026 concludes with strong attendance
WORLD – Thailand Powering industrial advancement in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor Co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and GMTX Co Ltd, the 2026 edition of Automation Expo closed on 27 February 2026, achieving a record 50 per cent year-on-year increase in attendance. The event was held at the Nongnooch International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICE)…
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Symmetry Group Acquires US-Based LogoDesignGuru to Strengthen Platform-Led Digital Capabilities
PAKISTAN In continuation of its previously announced investment plan, Symmetry Group Limited has executed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire LogoDesignGuru.com, Inc. (LDG), a US-based digital branding and technology company. LDG operates AI-powered design platforms, digital asset marketplaces, and hybrid design-service models that cater to an international customer base. The acquisition marks a significant step…