Islamabad Scene

Stay informed on all the big stories happening in Islamabad and across Pakistan

[Islamabad Scene @IslamabadScene]

AI Seekho 2026 attracts 10,000+ registrations, empowers 7,000+ participants, generates 600+ AI project submissions from across Pakistan. Winners won PKR 2.5 million in prizes!

Winners:
🥇 Struggler Karachi
🥈 Nurture Islamabad
🥉 Vibronix Lahore

https://t.co/NfFCcNMlNN

[Islamabad Scene @IslamabadScene]

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker welcomed PM Shehbaz Sharif & other dignitaries, saying “the best is yet to come” for US-Pakistan ties.

PM Sharif described 🇺🇸-🇵🇰 relationship as “special” partnership spanning trade, investment, security, energy and people-to-people exchanges.

[Islamabad Scene @IslamabadScene]

US Embassy in Islamabad celebrated 250 years of American freedom and nearly 80 years of U.S.-Pakistan friendship with music, cultural performances and a fireworks display 🇺🇸🇵🇰 https://t.co/GEB4xGFyfo

📸: @usembislamabad

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Gul Ahmed’s venture Quantum Global Data Center unveiled a $230 million plan to develop Pakistan’s largest Tier III data center in partnership with Huawei Pakistan. The project is expected to be operational in 2027 🗄️💻🇵🇰 https://t.co/hfKrYQMTFV

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BYD plant sits within Special Technology Zone & aligns with Pakistan’s ambition to shift 30% of vehicles to electric over next 5 years, potentially saving $4.5 billion in fuel imports. Govt support & policy continuity will be crucial for a broader EV ecosystem.
📸: @Huk06

[Islamabad Scene @IslamabadScene]

BYD Pakistan’s $150 million EV plant near Gharo remains on track to become operational by late 2026, with plans for 25,000-unit annual capacity, over 1,100 jobs and a gradual shift toward EV localization in Pakistan. 🚘⚡️ https://t.co/vv2rZZMPQL

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Pakistan cuts Mango export target by 30% amid Middle East crisis https://t.co/Sg3hmH6v17

[Alex Berg von Linde @SwedenAmbPK]

🇸🇪✨#MadeWithSweden in Pakistan✨ 🇵🇰

A sneak peak👀 of collaboration🤝, innovation💡& connection💙💚.

A vibrant celebration 🎉 of #SwedenNationalDay featuring @77 years of partnership, an amazing crowd of people & a bunch of dynamic Swedish companies! ✨

#SwedenPakista🇵🇰🤝🇸🇪

[Nabeel Ali @Nabeel1124]

🚨 Some glimpses of under construction state of the art BYD plant in Gharo Sindh Pakistan 🇵🇰

[EUPakistan @EUPakistan]

When fuel prices rise, two wheels make more sense than ever. 🚴‍♂️

Cycling is affordable, sustainable and great for health.

❤️ Drop a heart if you enjoy cycling too, just like our EU Ambassador @KaroblisR! 🚲

Happy Bicycle Day!

[Islamabad Scene @IslamabadScene]

EU’s foreign policy chief @kajakallas described Pakistan as a “major regional power” & “important” EU partner, reaffirming the bloc’s commitment to strengthen 🇪🇺-🇵🇰 ties during Islamabad visit. She also praised Pakistan’s role in US-Iran mediation efforts. https://t.co/HIBptI4nXO

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7 Pakistanis make Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 List across technology, science and entertainment https://t.co/LMvGGk5L32

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From Mantı, Tandır and Baklava to live Gözleme making, the Turkish Embassy in Islamabad @TC_IslamabadBE celebrated Turkish Cuisine Week 2026 with a cultural evening highlighting Türkiye’s culinary heritage and hospitality. https://t.co/FZiAIYkr6z

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Pakistan’s freelancers are nearing a historic milestone, earning $959 million in 10 months and putting the country on track to cross $1 billion in freelance export receipts. https://t.co/pPcTz6Wvip

[EUPakistan @EUPakistan]

‼️ Good News: Erasmus Mundus 2026 results are out!

🇵🇰 Pakistan continues to top the global charts for 🇪🇺 @EUErasmusPlus fully funded scholarships - for the fifth consecutive year. 💪

Congratulations to the 98 students from 🇵🇰! 👏👏👏

@KaroblisR

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German Embassy @GermanyinPAK Islamabad’s Eid al Adha gesture for security guards drew praise from Pakistanis online, with many calling it a “kind” and “generous” move.

Read more: https://t.co/wVhokpRVUK

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Pakistani co-founder Sualeh Asif’s AI startup Cursor draws $60 billion buyout option from SpaceX

https://t.co/T8Qlc8xF7U

[The Earth @hikingtheglobe0]

Apologies for the confusion in my previous post — the location was incorrect. Here is the corrected post with the right details. Thank you for your understanding.

Sarfaranga Cold Desert, Pakistan.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sarfaranga Cold Desert — one of the highest cold deserts in the world. Where golden sands meet snow-capped mountains, this hidden gem offers a truly unique and unforgettable landscape. Nature at its finest, untouched and extraordinary.

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Pakistan’s Sitara Petroleum launches IPO to raise up to $17.2 million to fund growth https://t.co/VEzkhXmBk8

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Islamabad Police goes electric ⚡🚔 City police department becomes the first federal department to roll out an EV fleet with BYD Atto 2 & BYD Sealion 7 🇵🇰