This Week In E-Commerce
IT Ministry: SBP and Karandaaz Collaborate to Boost Digital Payment System in Pakistan
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication announced that a collaboration between the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Karandaaz, a non-profit special entity, has been established to promote digital payment systems in Pakistan. This partnership was confirmed during a meeting between Karandaaz CEO, Waqas ul Hasan, and the Caretaker Federal Minister for IT, Dr. Umar Saif at the Ministry. >> READ MORE
Mean3 Software House Makes Times Square Debut Ahead of TechCrunch Disrupt Showcase
Mean3 Software House made a historic mark in Pakistan’s flourishing tech industry by being the first IT company from the nation to feature on the iconic New York Times Square. This achievement solidifies Mean3’s position as an emerging star in the global tech arena. >> READ MORE
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Paklaunch UnConference Scheduled for This Week in London
Paklaunch, a global platform focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within the Pakistani startup ecosystem, is set to host the much-anticipated Paklaunch Unconference event in London at Lincoln’s Inn from September 20-21, 2023. >> READ MORE
The First Human-Robot Factory in the World to Begin Utilizing Workers in the Coming Year
Agility Robotics is in the final stages of constructing an advanced 70,000-square-foot facility in Salem, Oregon, designed for producing its humanoid robot, Digit. This cutting-edge facility, called “RoboFab,” is set to initiate operations later this year, with customer deliveries projected to start in 2024 and general market availability expected in 2025. In its inaugural year, Agility aims to manufacture “hundreds” of Digit units and plans to expand production thereafter. >> READ MORE
WhatsApp Launches In-App Shopping Featuring Card Payments and Additional Features
WhatsApp introduced online grocery shopping in select markets last year. Now, the platform is expanding its offerings with a comprehensive online shopping experience through a new feature called Flows. >> READ MORE