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Kunwar Khuldune Shahid

Kunwar Khuldune Shahid is the Pakistan correspondent for The Diplomat, and a former digital editor for the Pakistan edition of the MIT Technology Review. He has written on science and technology for Asia Times, Al Jazeera, Daily Beast, and Daily Dot, among other publications.

A group of four men is working in a garage with three vehicles, including an auto rickshaw. One man is inside the rickshaw, while another adjusts something on its outside. A third man is crouching and examining the tire of the rickshaw, and the fourth man stands nearby holding tools. The garage has a partially covered roof with a bright light coming in.

EV Revolution 12 February 2025

Pakistan’s electric rickshaws are accelerating the country’s EV revolution

Automaker Sazgar is focused on meeting local needs as Pakistan pushes for EV adoption, but high costs remain a barrier for some drivers.

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China Outside China 9 September 2024

Pakistan’s China-style firewall is rattling its tech industry

Internet speeds in the country have dropped by up to 40% due to the government's efforts to monitor internet traffic, said service providers.