Category: Featured
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Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum 2026 to Kick Off on Feb 12, Convene Global Experts in Karachi
PAKISTAN The Government of Sindh is set to host the Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum (APSSF) 2026 from February 12 to 14 in Karachi, bringing together around 600 delegates from 41 countries for one of the region’s most significant gatherings on housing, climate resilience, and humanitarian response. Held under the theme “Scaling Inclusive, Climate-Resilient Homes…
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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…
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Indus AI Summit 2026 Concludes with $1 Billion AI Pledge and Islamabad Declaration
PAKISTAN The Indus AI Summit 2026 concluded at the Jinnah Convention Center, marking a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s journey from AI policy discussions to practical implementation. Organized by the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication as the centerpiece of Indus AI Week (9–15 February), the summit brought together global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to define…
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Symmetry Group Approves PKR 1.25 Billion Investment to Expand Digital and AI Footprint
PAKISTAN Symmetry Group Limited has announced that its Board of Directors has approved an aggregate investment plan of up to PKR 1,250 million, aimed at strengthening the company’s position across the digital, media, and technology ecosystem. According to the company’s disclosure, the approved plan includes the acquisition of a US-based technology firm and a strategic…
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Ministries Agree on Joint Action to Protect Pakistan’s Maritime Heritage
PAKISTAN Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi have agreed to strengthen inter-ministerial coordination to safeguard Pakistan’s maritime heritage, which faces increasing threats from coastal erosion, climate change, unregulated development, and illegal salvaging—particularly of underwater cultural assets. The understanding was reached during…