Chinese open-source AI models are winning over developers worldwide
From DeepSeek to Alibaba’s Qwen, openly released Chinese AI models now lead global download charts — opening low-cost opportunities for developers across the Global South.
Month: October 2026
BRICS New Delhi Declaration: what the 18th summit means for the Global South
Leaders meeting in New Delhi adopted a 140-paragraph declaration calling for reform of global institutions, opposing unilateral tariffs and backing local-currency trade.
Pakistan’s IT exports hit a record $4.6 billion in FY26
Technology exports grew 21% to an all-time high — but reaching the government’s $10 billion target by FY29 will require much faster growth.
Pakistan’s solar boom makes it one of the biggest buyers of Chinese panels
Pakistan imported about 7.2 GW of Chinese solar panels in the first seven months of 2026, second only to the Netherlands — reshaping its power sector.
Gwadar’s moment: Hormuz disruption puts Pakistan’s deep-sea port on the map
Container volumes at Gwadar surged in 2026 as shippers looked for alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz. Can the port turn a crisis-driven spike into lasting trade?