SIALKOT - CreditBook said on Thursday that it signed a partnership with a global technology firm, a move analysts say could reshape the country's renewable energy sector.
Universities are responding too. GIKI has added new courses in cloud infrastructure, and enrolment in computer science programmes rose 35% this year.
The numbers tell part of the story. Freelancers in Pakistan brought in $20 million in Q3 2026, and the country remains one of the largest suppliers of online talent in the world.
What happens next
The move comes as regulators tighten oversight. the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority issued new guidelines in August requiring companies to store customer data locally and to report security incidents within 72 hours.
"We are not chasing valuations any more. We are chasing profitability, and that is a healthier place to be."
Ayesha Siddiqui, professor of computer science at Careem
The challenge now is execution. Previous attempts to build large-scale technology infrastructure in the country have stalled because of financing gaps and bureaucratic delays.
What users should expect
Still, questions remain about long-term sustainability. Margins in the healthtech business are thin, and customer acquisition costs have risen sharply since 2020.
Key points
- New features will support Urdu alongside English
- Funding round values the company at about $18 million
- Rollout begins in Karachi and Rawalpindi before expanding nationwide
- Roughly 200 jobs expected over the next two years
Employees will be offered training through a partnership with FAST-NUCES, the company said, with a focus on cloud engineering, data analysis and product management.
The service will initially be available in Karachi, Sialkot and Islamabad, with a nationwide launch planned for later in 2028.
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