Technology Roundup - July-August 2026
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JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 02 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Inside This Issue Contents Executive Editor's Message Technology News Technology Roundup presents selected national and Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - Pakistan international developments in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, robotics, smart infrastructure, agriculture, energy, advanced materials and health Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - International technologies. This July-August 2026 issue focuses on research, innovation, industry, technology opportunities and forthcoming events, while highlighting Technology, Trade & Partnership Opportunities - SheDev developments that can inform Pakistan's research, professional and industrial communities. Technology, Trade & Partnership Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Shaikh Opportunities - Enercom Director General, PASTIC Sources, Image Credits & Issue Register About PASTIC, Services & Online Resources Editorial Board Executive Editor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Shaikh, Director General, PASTIC Managing Editor Dr. Saima Huma Tanvir, Director, PASTIC Editor Dr. Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, Additional Director (STI) Mr. Wagar Ahmad, Assistant Editor Asst. Scientific Information Officer Graphics Mr. Zeeshan Ahmad, Graphic Designer A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 02 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Inside This Issue Contents Executive Editor's Message Technology News Technology Roundup presents selected national and Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - Pakistan international developments in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, robotics, smart infrastructure, agriculture, energy, advanced materials and health Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - International technologies. This July-August 2026 issue focuses on research, innovation, industry, technology opportunities and forthcoming events, while highlighting Technology, Trade & Partnership Opportunities - SheDev developments that can inform Pakistan's research, professional and industrial communities. Technology, Trade & Partnership Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Shaikh Opportunities - Enercom Director General, PASTIC Sources, Image Credits & Issue Register About PASTIC, Services & Online Resources Editorial Board Executive Editor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akram Shaikh, Director General, PASTIC Managing Editor Dr. Saima Huma Tanvir, Director, PASTIC Editor Dr. Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, Additional Director (STI) Mr. Wagar Ahmad, Assistant Editor Asst. Scientific Information Officer Graphics Mr. Zeeshan Ahmad, Graphic Designer A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 03 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Pakistan Al, Skills & Digital Transformation Pakistan Turns to China's Al for Disaster Forecasting Pakistan is enhancing its weather forecasting and disaster preparedness with MAZU Urban, an artificial intelligence based early warning system developed by the China Meteorological Administration. China's Al Weather System Source: eCommerce Pakistan Pakistani Researcher Recognized by NASA for Security Discovery A self-taught Pakistani cybersecurity researcher has been recognized by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration after responsibly reporting a security vulnerability in one of the agency's digital systems. Source: Pakistan Today China Launches Digital Skills Training for Pakistani Youth China will provide digital skills training to 300,000 Pakistani youths each year to strengthen the country's technology sector and knowledge economy. Source: TechnologyPlus A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 03 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Pakistan Al, Skills & Digital Transformation Pakistan Turns to China's Al for Disaster Forecasting Pakistan is enhancing its weather forecasting and disaster preparedness with MAZU Urban, an artificial intelligence based early warning system developed by the China Meteorological Administration. China's Al Weather System Source: eCommerce Pakistan Pakistani Researcher Recognized by NASA for Security Discovery A self-taught Pakistani cybersecurity researcher has been recognized by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration after responsibly reporting a security vulnerability in one of the agency's digital systems. Source: Pakistan Today China Launches Digital Skills Training for Pakistani Youth China will provide digital skills training to 300,000 Pakistani youths each year to strengthen the country's technology sector and knowledge economy. Source: TechnologyPlus A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 04 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Digital Economy, Smart Infrastructure & Global Al Freelancers Set New Earnings Record in FY26 Pakistani freelancers earned a record 1.76 billion dollars in foreign exchange during fiscal year 2025 to 2026, reflecting a 78 percent increase from 984 million dollars in the previous fiscal year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. Source: TaxationPK / SBP Islamabad to Get Al-Powered Traffic Signals Islamabad is set to introduce artificial intelligence powered traffic signals under the Safe City Expansion Project to improve traffic management and road safety. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan Pakistan Joins Global Al Body as Founder Pakistan has become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, reaffirming its commitment to PONY yee Tee international cooperation in artificial intelligence and equitable access rn Wve kaa to emerging technologies. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held alongside the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Source: The Daily CPEC A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 04 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Digital Economy, Smart Infrastructure & Global Al Freelancers Set New Earnings Record in FY26 Pakistani freelancers earned a record 1.76 billion dollars in foreign exchange during fiscal year 2025 to 2026, reflecting a 78 percent increase from 984 million dollars in the previous fiscal year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. Source: TaxationPK / SBP Islamabad to Get Al-Powered Traffic Signals Islamabad is set to introduce artificial intelligence powered traffic signals under the Safe City Expansion Project to improve traffic management and road safety. Source: Associated Press of Pakistan Pakistan Joins Global Al Body as Founder Pakistan has become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, reaffirming its commitment to PONY yee Tee international cooperation in artificial intelligence and equitable access rn Wve kaa to emerging technologies. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held alongside the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Source: The Daily CPEC A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 05 Robotics, Security & Smart Utilities Pakistan Showcases Robotics and Autonomous Technology Pakistan has launched the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems Expo 2026, highlighting the country’s growing focus on robotics and autonomous technologies. The event showcased their potential to transform agriculture by helping farmers monitor crop health, manage water and farm inputs, and address climate related challenges. Source: Radio Pakistan Al Thermal Drones to Boost KP Police Security The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has acquired 76 artificial intelligence powered drones equipped with advanced surveillance and thermal imaging technology to strengthen security operations across the province. The new equipment will enhance aerial monitoring, counterterrorism activities, intelligence based operations, and emergency response. Source: Fetch DynaSys and HEXING Advance Al Water Metering Warm wetcome te DynaSys Networks and HEXING Group have signed a memorandum of ve oe understanding to develop and deploy artificial intelligence and Internet of Things based smart water metering solutions across Pakistan, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Source: DynaSys Networks A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 05 Robotics, Security & Smart Utilities Pakistan Showcases Robotics and Autonomous Technology Pakistan has launched the Indus Robotics and Autonomous Systems Expo 2026, highlighting the country’s growing focus on robotics and autonomous technologies. The event showcased their potential to transform agriculture by helping farmers monitor crop health, manage water and farm inputs, and address climate related challenges. Source: Radio Pakistan Al Thermal Drones to Boost KP Police Security The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has acquired 76 artificial intelligence powered drones equipped with advanced surveillance and thermal imaging technology to strengthen security operations across the province. The new equipment will enhance aerial monitoring, counterterrorism activities, intelligence based operations, and emergency response. Source: Fetch DynaSys and HEXING Advance Al Water Metering Warm wetcome te DynaSys Networks and HEXING Group have signed a memorandum of ve oe understanding to develop and deploy artificial intelligence and Internet of Things based smart water metering solutions across Pakistan, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Source: DynaSys Networks A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 06 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Youth Innovation, Al Education & Clean Energy Pakistan's Young Builders Gear Up for Season 2 Change Mechanics has launched League of Launchers Season 02, an eight week artificial intelligence accelerator bootcamp for students and young entrepreneurs across Pakistan in partnership with S and P Global. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the programme has selected 48 teams from across the country to participate. Source: TechJuice Punjab to Introduce Al as Compulsory Subject in Primary Schools Punjab has become the first province in Pakistan to introduce artificial intelligence as a formal subject at the primary school level. The Punjab Education Department has approved its inclusion in the curriculum for grades one to five, with implementation planned for the 2027 to 2028 academic session. Source: TechJuice Switzerland Tests Solar Panels on Railway Tracks Swiss startup Sun Ways is launching a pilot project to install removable solar panels between railway tracks, introducing an innovative approach to renewable energy generation. Source: ArchDaily A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 06 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Youth Innovation, Al Education & Clean Energy Pakistan's Young Builders Gear Up for Season 2 Change Mechanics has launched League of Launchers Season 02, an eight week artificial intelligence accelerator bootcamp for students and young entrepreneurs across Pakistan in partnership with S and P Global. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the programme has selected 48 teams from across the country to participate. Source: TechJuice Punjab to Introduce Al as Compulsory Subject in Primary Schools Punjab has become the first province in Pakistan to introduce artificial intelligence as a formal subject at the primary school level. The Punjab Education Department has approved its inclusion in the curriculum for grades one to five, with implementation planned for the 2027 to 2028 academic session. Source: TechJuice Switzerland Tests Solar Panels on Railway Tracks Swiss startup Sun Ways is launching a pilot project to install removable solar panels between railway tracks, introducing an innovative approach to renewable energy generation. Source: ArchDaily A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 07 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Advanced Sensing, Consumer Tech & Space Science 3D Camera Captures Motion of Tiny Particles Researchers from ETH Zurich and EPFL have developed PLATON, an artificial intelligence powered particle detection system that could significantly reduce the cost and complexity of tracking particles. Source: Electropages Xiaomi Unveils Radar-Powered Smart Shower Heater Xiaomi has introduced the Mijia Smart Bathroom Heater P1 Human Sensing Edition, an artificial intelligence enabled ceiling mounted device that combines a heater, lighting system, and exhaust fan. Source: Notebookcheck Scientists Find Signal to Forecast Solar Cycle Strength Astronomers have developed a new technique that could predict the strength of the Sun's activity cycle up to seven years before it reaches its peak. Presented at a meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society, the method is based on identifying a distinct point in each solar cycle when the most extreme space weather events suddenly stop. Source: Bioscience.com.pk A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 07 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Advanced Sensing, Consumer Tech & Space Science 3D Camera Captures Motion of Tiny Particles Researchers from ETH Zurich and EPFL have developed PLATON, an artificial intelligence powered particle detection system that could significantly reduce the cost and complexity of tracking particles. Source: Electropages Xiaomi Unveils Radar-Powered Smart Shower Heater Xiaomi has introduced the Mijia Smart Bathroom Heater P1 Human Sensing Edition, an artificial intelligence enabled ceiling mounted device that combines a heater, lighting system, and exhaust fan. Source: Notebookcheck Scientists Find Signal to Forecast Solar Cycle Strength Astronomers have developed a new technique that could predict the strength of the Sun's activity cycle up to seven years before it reaches its peak. Presented at a meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society, the method is based on identifying a distinct point in each solar cycle when the most extreme space weather events suddenly stop. Source: Bioscience.com.pk A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 08 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Environment, Engineering & New Energy Scientists Develop Methods to Destroy Forever Chemicals Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf have developed two innovative methods to break down per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or forever chemicals. Source: Phys.org Researchers Develop Programmable Directed Heat Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a novel device that enables heat to be controlled and programmed in ways previously considered impossible. Source: Osaka Metropolitan University Canada Discovers White Hydrogen in Canadian Shield Researchers from the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa have discovered sustained natural hydrogen accumulation within the ancient rocks of the Canadian Shield, highlighting its potential as a clean energy source. Source: University of Toronto A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 08 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Environment, Engineering & New Energy Scientists Develop Methods to Destroy Forever Chemicals Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf have developed two innovative methods to break down per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or forever chemicals. Source: Phys.org Researchers Develop Programmable Directed Heat Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a novel device that enables heat to be controlled and programmed in ways previously considered impossible. Source: Osaka Metropolitan University Canada Discovers White Hydrogen in Canadian Shield Researchers from the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa have discovered sustained natural hydrogen accumulation within the ancient rocks of the Canadian Shield, highlighting its potential as a clean energy source. Source: University of Toronto A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 09 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Circular Innovation, Semiconductors & Smart Materials Plastic Waste Converted into Jet Fuel Researchers in China have developed a new method to convert plastic waste into jet fuel, potentially addressing two major environmental challenges at once. Source: TechXplore CXMT Raises $8.6 Billion to Challenge Global Chip Giants Chinese memory manufacturer CXMT has raised $8.6 billion through an initial public offering on Shanghai's STAR Market, strengthening its plans to expand DRAM production and challenge major global suppliers. The company is now valued at an estimated $80 billion to $85 billion. Source: Digital Citizen Rice’s Strange Property Unlocks Smart Material Scientists have developed a new engineered material inspired by the unusual way rice grains respond to pressure. When compressed rapidly, tightly packed rice becomes weaker, while slower pressure allows it to remain strong. Source: SciTechDaily A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 09 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Circular Innovation, Semiconductors & Smart Materials Plastic Waste Converted into Jet Fuel Researchers in China have developed a new method to convert plastic waste into jet fuel, potentially addressing two major environmental challenges at once. Source: TechXplore CXMT Raises $8.6 Billion to Challenge Global Chip Giants Chinese memory manufacturer CXMT has raised $8.6 billion through an initial public offering on Shanghai's STAR Market, strengthening its plans to expand DRAM production and challenge major global suppliers. The company is now valued at an estimated $80 billion to $85 billion. Source: Digital Citizen Rice’s Strange Property Unlocks Smart Material Scientists have developed a new engineered material inspired by the unusual way rice grains respond to pressure. When compressed rapidly, tightly packed rice becomes weaker, while slower pressure allows it to remain strong. Source: SciTechDaily A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 10 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Health, Clean Mobility & Intelligent Sensing A New Cancer Treatment Strategy to Prevent Resistance Researchers at City St George’s, University of London have proposed a new cancer treatment strategy that could help delay drug resistance by changing therapies before tumors begin growing again. Source: OmniCuris Water-Diesel Blend Cuts Engine Pollution by 67% Researchers in Nigeria have found that water in diesel emulsions could significantly reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines. The technique disperses tiny water droplets throughout diesel using surfactants, keeping the mixture stable. Source: Good News Network New Lidar Chip Expands Self-Driving Vision MIT researchers have developed a new silicon photonics chip design that could make lidar systems smaller, more durable, and more accurate. The technology addresses a major limitation of chip based lidar, where interference between optical antennas can restrict the scanning field of view and reduce signal quality. Source: Interesting Engineering / MIT A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 10 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Health, Clean Mobility & Intelligent Sensing A New Cancer Treatment Strategy to Prevent Resistance Researchers at City St George’s, University of London have proposed a new cancer treatment strategy that could help delay drug resistance by changing therapies before tumors begin growing again. Source: OmniCuris Water-Diesel Blend Cuts Engine Pollution by 67% Researchers in Nigeria have found that water in diesel emulsions could significantly reduce harmful emissions from diesel engines. The technique disperses tiny water droplets throughout diesel using surfactants, keeping the mixture stable. Source: Good News Network New Lidar Chip Expands Self-Driving Vision MIT researchers have developed a new silicon photonics chip design that could make lidar systems smaller, more durable, and more accurate. The technology addresses a major limitation of chip based lidar, where interference between optical antennas can restrict the scanning field of view and reduce signal quality. Source: Interesting Engineering / MIT A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 11 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Inclusive Technology & Al Agriculture Student's £30 Device Translates In Real Time A 22 year old University of Plymouth student has developed an affordable device that can translate speech and display the text directly in front of a user's eyes. Designed over six months as part of her electrical and electronic engineering degree, the device costs about £30 to produce and uses affordable and recycled materials. A small clip on unit attaches to glasses and captures speech through a microphone. Source: BBC Al and the Future of Agriculture Artificial intelligence is helping researchers and farmers improve crop monitoring, field phenotyping, weather forecasting and climate-smart decision making. IBM Think highlights how newer computer-vision and language-enabled tools can reduce data burdens, support earlier disease detection and improve the use of water, energy and other farm inputs. These approaches can strengthen field observation and help agricultural systems respond more quickly to climate and production risks. Source: IBM Think A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 11 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Inclusive Technology & Al Agriculture Student's £30 Device Translates In Real Time A 22 year old University of Plymouth student has developed an affordable device that can translate speech and display the text directly in front of a user's eyes. Designed over six months as part of her electrical and electronic engineering degree, the device costs about £30 to produce and uses affordable and recycled materials. A small clip on unit attaches to glasses and captures speech through a microphone. Source: BBC Al and the Future of Agriculture Artificial intelligence is helping researchers and farmers improve crop monitoring, field phenotyping, weather forecasting and climate-smart decision making. IBM Think highlights how newer computer-vision and language-enabled tools can reduce data burdens, support earlier disease detection and improve the use of water, energy and other farm inputs. These approaches can strengthen field observation and help agricultural systems respond more quickly to climate and production risks. Source: IBM Think A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 12 Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - Pakistan 01 14-18 Sep 2026 02 22-25 Sep 2026 Advanced Training Course on Virtual Forest ANSO-COMSATS Conference on Al-Enabled 3D Radiative Simulation and Hyperspectral Solutions for Sustainable Water Governance, App in Forest Security and Safety SUPARCO, Islamabad COMSATS University, Islamabad (Hybrid) Details / Registration Details / Registration 3rd International Conference on Media & 2nd International Conference on the Communication (ICMAC 2026) Evolution of Artificial Intelligence (ICEAI 2026) FUSST, Rawalpindi Baragali Details / Registration Details / Registration Conference on A 5 1 5 10 1 4 302 1298 119 17 96.280754 Sustainable 5 1 5 10 1 5 429 1298 64 17 96.869820 Future 5 1 5 10 1 6 499 1297 30 18 96.974106 for 5 1 5 10 1 7 535 1298 26 17 95.073563 All 5 1 5 10 1 8 663 1298 77 17 93.284882 Modern 5 1 5 10 1 9 747 1298 80 17 87.357315 WebGIS 5 1 5 10 1 10 834 1298 54 22 96.854004 using 5 1 5 10 1 11 896 1298 52 22 96.704025 Open 5 1 5 10 1 12 955 1298 71 17 96.456253 Source 3 1 5 11 0 0 119 1325 680 22 -1 4 1 5 11 1 0 119 1325 680 22 -1 5 1 5 11 1 1 119 1325 59 22 96.886124 Living 5 1 5 11 1 2 186 1325 79 22 96.861816 Species 5 1 5 11 1 3 273 1330 23 12 97.000801 on 5 1 5 11 1 4 304 1325 64 17 96.532707 Planet 5 1 5 11 1 5 375 1325 60 17 96.219276 Earth Technologies COMSATS, Islamabad SUPARCO, Karachi Details / Registration Details / Registration
TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 12 Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - Pakistan 01 14-18 Sep 2026 02 22-25 Sep 2026 Advanced Training Course on Virtual Forest ANSO-COMSATS Conference on Al-Enabled 3D Radiative Simulation and Hyperspectral Solutions for Sustainable Water Governance, App in Forest Security and Safety SUPARCO, Islamabad COMSATS University, Islamabad (Hybrid) Details / Registration Details / Registration 3rd International Conference on Media & 2nd International Conference on the Communication (ICMAC 2026) Evolution of Artificial Intelligence (ICEAI 2026) FUSST, Rawalpindi Baragali Details / Registration Details / Registration Conference on A 5 1 5 10 1 4 302 1298 119 17 96.280754 Sustainable 5 1 5 10 1 5 429 1298 64 17 96.869820 Future 5 1 5 10 1 6 499 1297 30 18 96.974106 for 5 1 5 10 1 7 535 1298 26 17 95.073563 All 5 1 5 10 1 8 663 1298 77 17 93.284882 Modern 5 1 5 10 1 9 747 1298 80 17 87.357315 WebGIS 5 1 5 10 1 10 834 1298 54 22 96.854004 using 5 1 5 10 1 11 896 1298 52 22 96.704025 Open 5 1 5 10 1 12 955 1298 71 17 96.456253 Source 3 1 5 11 0 0 119 1325 680 22 -1 4 1 5 11 1 0 119 1325 680 22 -1 5 1 5 11 1 1 119 1325 59 22 96.886124 Living 5 1 5 11 1 2 186 1325 79 22 96.861816 Species 5 1 5 11 1 3 273 1330 23 12 97.000801 on 5 1 5 11 1 4 304 1325 64 17 96.532707 Planet 5 1 5 11 1 5 375 1325 60 17 96.219276 Earth Technologies COMSATS, Islamabad SUPARCO, Karachi Details / Registration Details / Registration
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JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 13 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - Pakistan 07 20-21 Oct 2026 08 20-22 Oct 2026 International Conference on Innovations in 3rd International Conference on Applied Computer Science - Connecting Global Additive Manufacturing (ICAAM 2026) Researchers, Practitioners and Innovators NED University, Karachi NCP, Islamabad Details / Registration Details / Registration 09 27-31 Oct 2026 10 11-12 Nov 2026 International Conference on Leveraging International Conference on Artificial Space Technology for EW4AII, Climate Intelligence for Cyber and Crime Forensics Actions and Disaster Risk Assessment (AI2CF-2026) Islamabad Lahore Garrison University, Lahore Details / Registration Details / Registration 11 16-20 Nov 2026 12 17-18 Nov 2026 International Conference on Digital Futures Earth Observation with Optical and SAR Data and Transformative Technologies (ICoDT2) SUPARCO, Karachi NUST, Islamabad Details / Registration Details / Registration A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 13 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - Pakistan 07 20-21 Oct 2026 08 20-22 Oct 2026 International Conference on Innovations in 3rd International Conference on Applied Computer Science - Connecting Global Additive Manufacturing (ICAAM 2026) Researchers, Practitioners and Innovators NED University, Karachi NCP, Islamabad Details / Registration Details / Registration 09 27-31 Oct 2026 10 11-12 Nov 2026 International Conference on Leveraging International Conference on Artificial Space Technology for EW4AII, Climate Intelligence for Cyber and Crime Forensics Actions and Disaster Risk Assessment (AI2CF-2026) Islamabad Lahore Garrison University, Lahore Details / Registration Details / Registration 11 16-20 Nov 2026 12 17-18 Nov 2026 International Conference on Digital Futures Earth Observation with Optical and SAR Data and Transformative Technologies (ICoDT2) SUPARCO, Karachi NUST, Islamabad Details / Registration Details / Registration A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 14 Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - Pakistan 13 17-18 Nov 2026 14 18-19 Nov 2026 International Conference on Advancement 21st International Conference on Emerging and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence and Technologies (ICET 2026) Machine Learning (AI2ML) NUST, Islamabad GIK Institute, Topi Details / Registration Details / Registration Satellite-based Geological Mapping & 23rd International Conference on Frontiers Analysis of Information Technology (FIT'26) SUPARCO, Peshawar COMSATS University, Islamabad Details / Registration Details / Registration 17 14-18 Dec 2026 Satellite-based Monitoring and Modeling Approaches for Climate-Induced Disaster SUPARCO, Islamabad Details / Registration
TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 14 Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - Pakistan 13 17-18 Nov 2026 14 18-19 Nov 2026 International Conference on Advancement 21st International Conference on Emerging and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence and Technologies (ICET 2026) Machine Learning (AI2ML) NUST, Islamabad GIK Institute, Topi Details / Registration Details / Registration Satellite-based Geological Mapping & 23rd International Conference on Frontiers Analysis of Information Technology (FIT'26) SUPARCO, Peshawar COMSATS University, Islamabad Details / Registration Details / Registration 17 14-18 Dec 2026 Satellite-based Monitoring and Modeling Approaches for Climate-Induced Disaster SUPARCO, Islamabad Details / Registration
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TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 15 Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - International 01 04-06 Sep 2026 02 07-11 Sep 2026 8th International Conference on UN Workshop on the International Space Optoelectronic Science and Materials Weather Initiative: Al-Enabled Space (ICOSM 2026) Weather for Global Cooperation and Capacity Building Jinan, China Seoul, Republic of Korea Details / Registration Details / Registration 8th International Applied Mathematics, 41st IEEE/ACM International Conference on Modelling and Simulation Conference Automated Software Engineering (AMMS 2026) Paris, France Munich, Germany Details / Registration Details / Registration 14th International Conference on Smart Grid 5th Asian Conference on Frontiers of Power and Clean Energy Technologies and Energy (ACFPE 2026) Sydney, Australia Chengdu, China Details / Registration Details / Registration
TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 15 Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - International 01 04-06 Sep 2026 02 07-11 Sep 2026 8th International Conference on UN Workshop on the International Space Optoelectronic Science and Materials Weather Initiative: Al-Enabled Space (ICOSM 2026) Weather for Global Cooperation and Capacity Building Jinan, China Seoul, Republic of Korea Details / Registration Details / Registration 8th International Applied Mathematics, 41st IEEE/ACM International Conference on Modelling and Simulation Conference Automated Software Engineering (AMMS 2026) Paris, France Munich, Germany Details / Registration Details / Registration 14th International Conference on Smart Grid 5th Asian Conference on Frontiers of Power and Clean Energy Technologies and Energy (ACFPE 2026) Sydney, Australia Chengdu, China Details / Registration Details / Registration
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JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 16 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - International 07 23-25 Oct 2026 08 24-26 Oct 2026 9th International Conference on Robotics, 2nd International Conference on Civil Control and Automation Engineering Engineering and Sustainable Building (ICCESB 2026) Baoding, China Fukuoka, Japan Details / Registration Details / Registration 09 26-29 Oct 2026 10 02-06 Nov 2026 ACS/IEEE International Conference on 7th EAGE Global Energy Transition Computer Systems and Applications Conference & Exhibition (AICCSA) Sharjah, UAE Hannover, Germany Details / Registration Details / Registration 11 03-05 Nov 2026 12 06-08 Nov 2026 14th International Conference on Control, 2nd International Conference on Energy Mechatronics and Automation Power System and Smart Grid Technologies 2026 Bari, Italy Antalya, Turkey Details / Registration Details / Registration A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 16 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - International 07 23-25 Oct 2026 08 24-26 Oct 2026 9th International Conference on Robotics, 2nd International Conference on Civil Control and Automation Engineering Engineering and Sustainable Building (ICCESB 2026) Baoding, China Fukuoka, Japan Details / Registration Details / Registration 09 26-29 Oct 2026 10 02-06 Nov 2026 ACS/IEEE International Conference on 7th EAGE Global Energy Transition Computer Systems and Applications Conference & Exhibition (AICCSA) Sharjah, UAE Hannover, Germany Details / Registration Details / Registration 11 03-05 Nov 2026 12 06-08 Nov 2026 14th International Conference on Control, 2nd International Conference on Energy Mechatronics and Automation Power System and Smart Grid Technologies 2026 Bari, Italy Antalya, Turkey Details / Registration Details / Registration A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 17 Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - International 13 17-20 Nov 2026 14 16-20 Nov 2026 4th International Conference on Foundation International Conference on Artificial and Large Language Models (FLLM2026) Intelligence Models and Systems (iAIMS 2026) Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, Spain Details / Registration Details / Registration 9th IEEE-EMBS Conference on Biomedical International Informatics and Software Engineering and Sciences (IECBES2026) Engineering Conference Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ankara, Turkey Details / Registration Details / Registration 17 30 Jul 2027 6th International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology Madinah, Saudi Arabia Details / Registration
TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 17 Forthcoming Conferences & Technology Events - International 13 17-20 Nov 2026 14 16-20 Nov 2026 4th International Conference on Foundation International Conference on Artificial and Large Language Models (FLLM2026) Intelligence Models and Systems (iAIMS 2026) Barcelona, Spain Barcelona, Spain Details / Registration Details / Registration 9th IEEE-EMBS Conference on Biomedical International Informatics and Software Engineering and Sciences (IECBES2026) Engineering Conference Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ankara, Turkey Details / Registration Details / Registration 17 30 Jul 2027 6th International Multi-Conference on Artificial Intelligence Technology Madinah, Saudi Arabia Details / Registration
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JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 18 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Technology, Trade & Partnership Opportunities SheDev Website Development & Digital Marketing | Gilgit, Pakistan About SheDev Contact SheDev Office, Naveed SheDev is a professional website development company Shaheed Rd, Sonikot, Gilgit delivering WordPress, Shopify, SEO and digital marketing solutions that help businesses generate leads, increase +92 3485002492 visibility and grow online through practical digital strategies. info@shedev.pk https://shedev.pk/ Capabilities + WordPress Development + Shopify Development + Wix Development + Google My Business (GMB) + SEO (Search Engine Optimization) + Digital Marketing Bi ‘2 WordPress Development Shopify Development « Website Development * E-commerce store setup Visit organization website + Ecommerce Store + Product pages * Landing Pages : i + Payment integration * Website Redesign : Fn Wix Development Google My Business (GMB) * Small business websites * Profile setup & optimization * Quick deployment solutions * Local SEO ranking A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 18 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP Technology, Trade & Partnership Opportunities SheDev Website Development & Digital Marketing | Gilgit, Pakistan About SheDev Contact SheDev Office, Naveed SheDev is a professional website development company Shaheed Rd, Sonikot, Gilgit delivering WordPress, Shopify, SEO and digital marketing solutions that help businesses generate leads, increase +92 3485002492 visibility and grow online through practical digital strategies. info@shedev.pk https://shedev.pk/ Capabilities + WordPress Development + Shopify Development + Wix Development + Google My Business (GMB) + SEO (Search Engine Optimization) + Digital Marketing Bi ‘2 WordPress Development Shopify Development « Website Development * E-commerce store setup Visit organization website + Ecommerce Store + Product pages * Landing Pages : i + Payment integration * Website Redesign : Fn Wix Development Google My Business (GMB) * Small business websites * Profile setup & optimization * Quick deployment solutions * Local SEO ranking A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JU UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 19 Technology, Trade & Partnership Opportunities Enercom Technologies Electronics Manufacturing | Karachi, Pakistan About Enercom Technologies Contact Plot No. LE-10-A8, National Enercom Technologies is a Pakistan-based electronics Industrial Park, Korangi Creek, manufacturing company with a facility in Karachi's K hi Korangi Industrial Park. The company manufactures a smartphones and feature phones for global brands and 021-33382827 reports a daily production capacity exceeding 10,000 devices. info@enercom.com.pk https://enercom.com.pk/ Capabilities + Electronics Manufacturing + Smartphones & Feature Phones + Quality Manufacturing + Production Capacity >10,000 devices/day + Partner-oriented manufacturing Visit organization website echnology Intelligence Bulletin
TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JU UST 2026 | VOL. 18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 19 Technology, Trade & Partnership Opportunities Enercom Technologies Electronics Manufacturing | Karachi, Pakistan About Enercom Technologies Contact Plot No. LE-10-A8, National Enercom Technologies is a Pakistan-based electronics Industrial Park, Korangi Creek, manufacturing company with a facility in Karachi's K hi Korangi Industrial Park. The company manufactures a smartphones and feature phones for global brands and 021-33382827 reports a daily production capacity exceeding 10,000 devices. info@enercom.com.pk https://enercom.com.pk/ Capabilities + Electronics Manufacturing + Smartphones & Feature Phones + Quality Manufacturing + Production Capacity >10,000 devices/day + Partner-oriented manufacturing Visit organization website echnology Intelligence Bulletin
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18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 20 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOI Sources, Image Credits & Issue Register Image credits: supplied in the source draft unless otherwise stated. Click 'Read source’ for the referenced item. Pakistan Turns to China's Al for Pakistan's Young Builders Gear Plastic Waste Converted into Jet Disaster Forecasting Up for Season 2 Fuel eCommerce Pakistan TechJuice TechXplore Read source Read source Read source Pakistani Researcher Punjab to Introduce Al as CXMT Raises $8.6 Billion to Recognized by NASA for... Compulsory Subject in Primar... Challenge Global Chip Giants Pakistan Today TechJuice Digital Citizen Read source Read source Read source China Launches Digital Skills Switzerland Tests Solar Panels Rice's Strange Property Unlocks Training for Pakistani Youth Smart Material on Railway Tracks TechnologyPlus ArchDaily SciTechDaily Read source Read source Read source Freelancers Set New Earnings 3D Camera Captures Motion of A New Cancer Treatment Record in FY26 Tiny Particles Strategy to Prevent Resistance TaxationPK / SBP Electropages OmniCuris Read source Read source Read source Islamabad to Get Al-Powered Xiaomi Unveils Radar-Powered Water-Diesel Blend Cuts Engine Traffic Signals Smart Shower Heater Pollution by 67% Associated Press of Pakistan Notebookcheck Good News Network Read source Read source Read source Pakistan Joins Global Al Body Scientists Find Signal to New Lidar Chip Expands as Founder Forecast Solar Cycle Strength Self-Driving Vision The Daily CPEC Bioscience.com.pk Interesting Engineering / MIT Read source Read source Read source Pakistan Showcases Robotics Scientists Develop Methods to Student's £30 Device Translates and Autonomous Technology Destroy Forever Chemicals In Real Time Radio Pakistan Phys.org BBC Read source Read source Read source Al Thermal Drones to Boost KP Researchers Develop Al and the Future of Agriculture Police Security Programmable Directed Heat Fetch Osaka Metropolitan University IBM Think Read source Read source Read source DynaSys and HEXING Advance Canada Discovers White Plastic Waste Converted into Jet Al Water Metering Hydrogen in Canadian Shield Fuel - secondary reference DynaSys Networks University of Toronto South China Morning Post Read source Read source Read source A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
18 | ISSUE 4 | PAGE 20 TECHNOLOGY ROUNDUP JULY-AUGUST 2026 | VOI Sources, Image Credits & Issue Register Image credits: supplied in the source draft unless otherwise stated. Click 'Read source’ for the referenced item. Pakistan Turns to China's Al for Pakistan's Young Builders Gear Plastic Waste Converted into Jet Disaster Forecasting Up for Season 2 Fuel eCommerce Pakistan TechJuice TechXplore Read source Read source Read source Pakistani Researcher Punjab to Introduce Al as CXMT Raises $8.6 Billion to Recognized by NASA for... Compulsory Subject in Primar... Challenge Global Chip Giants Pakistan Today TechJuice Digital Citizen Read source Read source Read source China Launches Digital Skills Switzerland Tests Solar Panels Rice's Strange Property Unlocks Training for Pakistani Youth Smart Material on Railway Tracks TechnologyPlus ArchDaily SciTechDaily Read source Read source Read source Freelancers Set New Earnings 3D Camera Captures Motion of A New Cancer Treatment Record in FY26 Tiny Particles Strategy to Prevent Resistance TaxationPK / SBP Electropages OmniCuris Read source Read source Read source Islamabad to Get Al-Powered Xiaomi Unveils Radar-Powered Water-Diesel Blend Cuts Engine Traffic Signals Smart Shower Heater Pollution by 67% Associated Press of Pakistan Notebookcheck Good News Network Read source Read source Read source Pakistan Joins Global Al Body Scientists Find Signal to New Lidar Chip Expands as Founder Forecast Solar Cycle Strength Self-Driving Vision The Daily CPEC Bioscience.com.pk Interesting Engineering / MIT Read source Read source Read source Pakistan Showcases Robotics Scientists Develop Methods to Student's £30 Device Translates and Autonomous Technology Destroy Forever Chemicals In Real Time Radio Pakistan Phys.org BBC Read source Read source Read source Al Thermal Drones to Boost KP Researchers Develop Al and the Future of Agriculture Police Security Programmable Directed Heat Fetch Osaka Metropolitan University IBM Think Read source Read source Read source DynaSys and HEXING Advance Canada Discovers White Plastic Waste Converted into Jet Al Water Metering Hydrogen in Canadian Shield Fuel - secondary reference DynaSys Networks University of Toronto South China Morning Post Read source Read source Read source A Bimonthly Technology Intelligence Bulletin
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PAKISTAN SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL INFORMATION CENTRE (PASTIC) Technology Information Services (TIS) About PASTIC SELECTED PUBLIC-FACING DATABASE RESOURCES ‘ a a National R&D Projects R&D Conferences, PASTICIS a premier organization in the field of Sar Scientists Equipment Workshops, information and serves researchers and professionals Directory in Pakistan Seminars & through collecting, processing and dissemination of (NSD) Proceedings specialized information services. Its scope and facilities expanded after transfer to the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). PASTIC National Centre is located at 11,966+ 11,000+ 5,505 2,284+ Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad. Its six sub-centres are located at Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Muzaffarabad and Quetta. PASTIC Main Services OVO} O] O70] ©] @ National Abstracting Information Technology Capacity National & Reprographic Science & Indexing Technology Information Building International Reference Support Liaison Library ONLINE INFORMATION RESOURCES Scholarly Resources Catalogues S&T Portals Abstracts (PSA) (NSD) + Books (Pakistani nee “FAP + Pakistan Science - National Scientists Directory + PakCat (Library books) + SAARC WE Portal + National Journal Archive cee err nent * Union Catalogue + COVID-19 (uA) ~ 887 Periodicals Ditectory (Mournals) ASTRO + Selected Bibliographies - R&D Institutions + Digital Repository on issues (Climate & - Commercialisable Products (reports, projects, thesis, Energy) - Industries/SMEs conference proceedings - Scientific etc.) Societies/Associations - Libraries of Pakistan www.pastic.gov.pk tis pastic@gmail.com 051-9248103-4, 051-9248128 Fax: 051-9248113 PASTIC National Centre, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad
PAKISTAN SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL INFORMATION CENTRE (PASTIC) Technology Information Services (TIS) About PASTIC SELECTED PUBLIC-FACING DATABASE RESOURCES ‘ a a National R&D Projects R&D Conferences, PASTICIS a premier organization in the field of Sar Scientists Equipment Workshops, information and serves researchers and professionals Directory in Pakistan Seminars & through collecting, processing and dissemination of (NSD) Proceedings specialized information services. Its scope and facilities expanded after transfer to the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF). PASTIC National Centre is located at 11,966+ 11,000+ 5,505 2,284+ Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad. Its six sub-centres are located at Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Muzaffarabad and Quetta. PASTIC Main Services OVO} O] O70] ©] @ National Abstracting Information Technology Capacity National & Reprographic Science & Indexing Technology Information Building International Reference Support Liaison Library ONLINE INFORMATION RESOURCES Scholarly Resources Catalogues S&T Portals Abstracts (PSA) (NSD) + Books (Pakistani nee “FAP + Pakistan Science - National Scientists Directory + PakCat (Library books) + SAARC WE Portal + National Journal Archive cee err nent * Union Catalogue + COVID-19 (uA) ~ 887 Periodicals Ditectory (Mournals) ASTRO + Selected Bibliographies - R&D Institutions + Digital Repository on issues (Climate & - Commercialisable Products (reports, projects, thesis, Energy) - Industries/SMEs conference proceedings - Scientific etc.) Societies/Associations - Libraries of Pakistan www.pastic.gov.pk tis pastic@gmail.com 051-9248103-4, 051-9248128 Fax: 051-9248113 PASTIC National Centre, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad