ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has released the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, highlighting extensive reforms in governance, digital infrastructure, social development, and economic growth across the country. The report provides a comprehensive overview of initiatives undertaken during 2025 to establish sustainable institutional frameworks and promote digitalization, transparency, and skill development. Institutional and Digital Governance Reforms Institutional reforms prioritized long-term sustainable systems over temporary …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has released the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, highlighting extensive reforms in governance, digital infrastructure, social development, and economic growth across the country. The report provides a comprehensive overview of initiatives undertaken during 2025 to establish sustainable institutional frameworks and promote digitalization, transparency, and skill development. Institutional and Digital Governance Reforms Institutional reforms prioritized long-term sustainable systems over temporary …

Apple still hasn’t confirmed plans for a foldable iPhone, but the rumors around the so-called iPhone Fold keep getting louder. After years of speculation, multiple reports now suggest Apple could be aiming for a launch in the second half of 2026, with new details trickling out about the phone’s design, display tech and where it might sit in the iPhone …

Banking assets rise AED780 billion in 2025 to AED5.34 trillion Source link

Dubai’s tourism industry achieves third successive record-breaking year with 19.59 million international visitors in 2025 Source link

Uber has agreed to acquire the delivery business of Turkey’s Getir, once one of the biggest success stories of the country’s startup ecosystem, the company announced on Monday The deal will see Uber paying $335 million at the outset to purchase Getir’s food delivery business. The ride-hailing giant will also pay $100 million for a 15% stake in Getir’s grocery, …

Anxiety can make everyday life more difficult by creating stress over small problems and making it harder to concentrate on work, studies, or even enjoy daily activities. It can affect a person’s peace of mind and make routine tasks feel overwhelming. This article explains some effective ways to manage anxiety and help people develop a calmer and clearer state of …

Have real-world scaling experience? The TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 stage is calling. On June 23 in Boston, this annual founder-focused event will convene 1,100+ founders and investors to explore the realities of scaling startups across every stage. We’re seeking experienced founders, VCs, and startup operators to lead interactive roundtable discussions rooted in practical, real-world insight. We’re bringing together experienced leaders from across the startup ecosystem to host interactive roundtable …

The first PlayStation State of Play livestream of 2026 has been announced. The stream will take place on February 12 at 5PM ET. It will run for over an hour and feature PlayStation Studios titles as well as third-party projects and indie games that are bound for PS5. You can watch it on PlayStation’s official YouTube channel (in English, Japanese …

A big day in streaming has finally arrived: HBO Max has finally announced it’s coming to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The two countries join over 110 territories worldwide that already offer HBO Max. Some HBO shows, like Euphoria, have already been available in these regions through other platforms. HBO Max will bring titles like The Pitt, One Battle After …

Innovate UK has awarded more than £300,000 in funding to a collaboration between the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Sustainable Innovation and UK healthtech company Sanome, to accelerate the development of an AI-enabled system for the early detection of hospital-acquired infections. The 18-month SMART grant will support the co-design and roll-out of MEMORI, a Class IIb CE-certified software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) platform …

Arab Parliament President condemns Israeli decisions on West Bank Source link

Just hours after holding his nerve in one of the most dramatic finishes of the T20 World Cup 2026, England all-rounder Sam Curran found a very different kind of release. Late on Sunday night, February 8, the 27-year-old was spotted driving a Lamborghini through Mumbai’s glowing streets, with his fiancée Isabella Grace Symonds-Willmott by his side—an image that quickly went …

LAHORE: Wali Tech has acquired the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans for PKR 2.45 billion in an auction held in Lahore. The auction ceremony was attended by Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, former PCB Chairman Najam Sethi, and cricket legend Zaheer Abbas. Owners of Lahore Qalandars, Sameen Rana and Atif Rana, were also present at the Expo …

Early-stage founders, this is your moment! Are you ready to put your startup to the test on the ultimate global stage? The Startup Battlefield is calling. Nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200, the world’s most iconic startup pitch competition, are officially open. Step onto the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and go head-to-head in front of world-class VC judges and the entire TechCrunch audience. …