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Invoice Financing Workshop in Lahore Helps Founders Access Capital in Days

Founders can learn how to overcome 30–60 day payment delays with invoice financing at an interactive workshop featuring Abhi (YC S21), networking opportunities, and actionable business strategies.

NIC Islamabad Opens Cohort 5 Applications for Women Tech Founders Across AI, FinTech, and ClimateTech

NIC Islamabad has supported 80+ women-led startups across AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, SaaS, and more. Cohort 5 applications are now open, offering equity-free support, global mentorship, and investor exposure.

AI in the Wild at NIC Islamabad Highlights Real-World AI Adoption and Founder Insights

NIC Islamabad hosted “AI in the Wild: Founders, Tools & Real Results,” featuring founders and industry leaders sharing real AI adoption journeys, workflows, challenges, and live deployment lessons in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

AKDN Gulshan Hosts “Be Your Own Boss” Session Supporting Entrepreneurial Growth in Pakistan

The Aga Khan Development Network Economic Planning Board for Gulshan hosted “Be Your Own Boss,” providing mentorship, networking, and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs, in collaboration with NIC Karachi startups Fulflit, RAAHI TRAVELS, and Asqurr.

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Demo Day Pitch 101 Session with Orbit Ventures Prepares Pakistani...

Startups participated in an online “Demo Day Pitch 101” session led by Kelly Pang of Orbit Ventures, focusing on narrative building, traction storytelling, and investor readiness ahead of final Demo Day presentations.

SBP Innovation Hub Founders’ Series Explores Startup-Led Innovation and Fintech...

The SBP Innovation Hub Founders’ Series features Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director NIC Karachi, discussing fintech, embedded finance, platform innovation, and collaboration between regulators and startups shaping Pakistan’s digital economy.

Paltuu.pk and Cort Technologies Shine on Dharti TV Highlighting Pet...

Startup founders from Paltuu.pk and Cort Technologies were featured on Dharti TV, showcasing innovation in pet adoption, animal welfare, and luxury corporate travel solutions in Pakistan.

Accelerate Prosperity Kicks Off ESO Program with Flat6Labs to Support...

Accelerate Prosperity has launched Phase 1 of its Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) Program, partnering with Flat6Labs to enhance incubation centers, accelerators, and ecosystem enablers across Pakistan for sustainable growth and improved startup support.

Join Global Investors and Founders to Scale Startups and Expand...

Meet over 100 global investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders to explore scaling opportunities, investment strategies, and international growth at this exclusive networking event.

NIC Cohort 15 Now Accepting Applications for Startups in Mobility,...

NIC Pakistan has launched applications for Cohort 15, inviting startups tackling real problems in mobility, logistics, fintech, and on-demand services to apply and scale their businesses with mentorship, funding, and ecosystem support.

Pathfinder CITADEL Launches Jeddah Startup Challenge 2026 for Pakistani and...

Pathfinder CITADEL announces the Jeddah Startup Challenge 2026, inviting Pakistani and OIC startups to showcase innovations in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and more at the WEF Spring Meetings, Jeddah.

Woofy Launches Pakistan’s First Mobile App for Animal Rescue in...

Woofy, Pakistan’s first dedicated animal rescue mobile app, allows users in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to report injured, abandoned, or abused animals in minutes. The app connects rescuers, vets, and clinics with real-time updates.

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Structuring for Scale Report Highlights Climate Innovation Pathways in Pakistan

Structuring for Scale report maps climate crisis, opportunity, and systemic barriers in Pakistan, offering six reforms to unlock the country’s climate innovation potential.

Deadline Extended for Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups as Ignite Expands Access to Cloud Support

Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, has extended the application deadline for the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups to February 20, 2026, supporting 100 tech startups with cloud reimbursement.

Legal 101 For Startup Founders Offers Practical Guidance On Structure Contracts And Compliance

Barsols Legal Consultants leads Legal 101 session for startup founders, covering essential legal basics, company structure, contracts, and compliance to support informed decision-making from day one

Pakistan Positions Artificial Intelligence As National Priority At INDUS AI WEEK

Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khwaja highlights AI as a national priority at INDUS AI WEEK, as the event brings innovators, startups, and experts together to advance AI adoption in the country.

DigiSkills.pk 3.0 Empowers Women Across Pakistan With Future-Ready Digital Skills

DigiSkills.pk 3.0 under Ignite and Ministry of IT & Telecommunication is equipping Pakistani women with digital skills, fostering independence, and creating opportunities for leadership and growth.

Ignite Launches Prime Minister’s Cloud Program to Support Pakistani Tech Startups

Ignite’s Cloud Program offers Pakistani startups up to 60% reimbursement on cloud costs, expert guidance, and ecosystem support to accelerate growth and digital transformation.

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Accelerate Prosperity Joins 7th Investor Summit to Support Inclusive...

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Accelerate Prosperity, an AKDN Initiative, participates in the 7th Investor Summit, offering investment and strategic support to startups focused on sustainable and inclusive growth.

Pak Angels Participates In 7th Investor Summit Supporting Early-Stage...

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Pak Angels joined the 7th Investor Summit to provide early-stage investment and mentorship, helping founders make informed decisions and turn ideas into scalable ventures.

A47 AI Secures Investment to Scale Real-Time AI News...

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A47 AI, led by Ali Rizvi, raises funding to enhance its AI-driven news verification platform, accelerating innovation in digital information accuracy and reliability

Venture+ Opens Applications Offering Subsidized Debt Financing to Growing...

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Venture+ has opened applications for Pakistani businesses seeking subsidized debt financing of up to PKR 6 crores, alongside advisory support and post-investment assistance.

Sajwani Group Expands Investment Focus on Pakistan, Signaling Renewed...

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UAE-based Sajwani Group’s expanded investment interest in Pakistan reflects renewed private-sector confidence, strengthening GCC–Pakistan ties and accelerating cross-border capital collaboration.

Investment In Echooo AI Strengthens Pakistan’s AI-Powered Influencer Marketing...

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Venture fund backs Echooo AI, an AI-driven influencer marketing platform in Pakistan, enabling brands to run data-driven campaigns while empowering micro and nano influencers with consistent opportunities.

Agrilift Secures Strategic Investment To Scale Agri Tech Solutions...

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Agrilift, an agri tech startup using AI, drone, and satellite data, secures strategic funding from Accelerate Prosperity to scale precision agriculture solutions, improve crop yields, and strengthen Pakistan’s agri ecosystem.

Qureos Secures $5M Seed Funding from Prosus Ventures and Salica Oryx Fund to Expand AI Hiring Platform

Dubai-headquartered AI hiring platform Qureos has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Prosus Ventures and Salica Oryx Fund, with plans to expand AI capabilities, grow its go-to-market team, and strengthen its operational presence including Pakistan.

Virtuans AI Acquired by AutoAcquire AI in Seven-Figure USD...

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Pakistani conversational AI startup Virtuans AI has been acquired by US automotive tech company AutoAcquire AI in a seven-figure USD deal, with founders Raheel Ahmad and Muddassar Sharif joining the acquiring firm in leadership roles.

Qureos Secures $5M Seed Funding from Prosus Ventures and...

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Dubai-headquartered AI hiring platform Qureos has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Prosus Ventures and Salica Oryx Fund, with plans to expand AI capabilities, grow its go-to-market team, and strengthen its operational presence including Pakistan.

NIC Karachi Hosts Women Led Fundraising Session Breaking The...

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NIC Karachi held a Women Led Track session titled Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask, focusing on fundraising readiness, investor bias, and practical tools for women founders.

Venture Plus Information Session At NIC Peshawar Highlights Subsidized...

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An open information session at NIC Peshawar introduced founders and growth stage businesses to Venture Plus by Accelerate Prosperity, offering insights into subsidized financing and scale focused advisory support.

OmuzBOX Advances With Investment and Support From Accelerate Prosperity...

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OmuzBOX, a digital language learning platform founded by Sultonmamad Chorshanbiev, receives investment and technical support from Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan to scale its platform globally.

Uplift AI Secures $3.5M Funding to Expand Advanced Voice...

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Uplift AI raises $3.5M led by Y Combinator and Indus Valley Capital, aiming to bring advanced voice technology solutions to Pakistan, led by CEO Hammad Malik and Co-Founder Zaid Qureshi.

OmuzBOX Secures Investment from Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan to Expand...

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OmuzBOX, a digital language learning platform founded by Sultonmamad Chorshanbiev, receives investment and technical support from Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan to enhance platform features and scale its impact in digital education.

Ecosystem

HBL & Visa Reveal She’s Next Pakistan 2026 Winners Supporting Women-Led Businesses

HBL and Visa have announced the 2026 winners of the She’s Next Pakistan program, awarding five women entrepreneurs USD 10,000 each along with training, mentorship, and community support.

NIC Islamabad Partners with Cys.AI Solutions to Support Cohort 5 Founders

NIC Islamabad has announced Cys.AI Solutions as a new community partner, bringing AI-driven online safety expertise to support Cohort 5 founders through insights, collaboration, and ecosystem access.

Founders Networking Event with Abhi YC S21 and COLABS Focuses on Working Capital

A curated founder networking event in collaboration with Abhi (YC S21) and COLABS will bring entrepreneurs and funding teams together to discuss working capital, collaboration, and growth on 16 February in Karachi.

SZABIST Academic Delegation Explores NIC Karachi’s Startup Ecosystem and Future Collaborations

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology delegation visits NIC Karachi to explore startup achievements and discuss stronger academia-industry collaboration in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

Traction

NIC Karachi Startups Record PKR 13B Investment And Strong Economic Impact

NIC Karachi supported startups have raised over PKR 13B in investment, generated PKR 12B in revenue, and created more than one million jobs, highlighting sustained growth in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Set for Growth in 2026 with New Generation of Scalable Ventures

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is poised for growth in 2026, following $74M raised last year. Emerging ventures like Haball, myco.io, BusCaro, and MedIQ Smart Healthcare are attracting investor attention and addressing local and global challenges.

Free Fire Qualifiers Kick Off At Indus AI Week Esports Championship

INDUS AI WEEK hosts the Free Fire Qualifiers with over 470 teams nationwide competing for ultimate glory, showcasing Pakistan’s growing esports scene and competitive gaming talent.

How LAAM and Great Deals E-Commerce Are Strengthening Retail Infrastructure in Emerging Markets

LAAM in Pakistan and Great Deals E-Commerce in the Philippines are supporting brands with logistics, fulfillment, and digital tools, showing that strong infrastructure drives scalable retail in emerging markets.

Policy

Structuring for Scale Report Highlights Climate Innovation Pathways in Pakistan

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Structuring for Scale report maps climate crisis, opportunity, and systemic barriers in Pakistan, offering six reforms to unlock the country’s climate innovation potential.

Deadline Extended for Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups as Ignite Expands Access to Cloud Support

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Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, has extended the application deadline for the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups to February 20, 2026, supporting 100 tech startups with cloud reimbursement.

Legal 101 For Startup Founders Offers Practical Guidance On Structure Contracts And Compliance

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Barsols Legal Consultants leads Legal 101 session for startup founders, covering essential legal basics, company structure, contracts, and compliance to support informed decision-making from day one

Pakistan Positions Artificial Intelligence As National Priority At INDUS AI WEEK

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Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khwaja highlights AI as a national priority at INDUS AI WEEK, as the event brings innovators, startups, and experts together to advance AI adoption in the country.

DigiSkills.pk 3.0 Empowers Women Across Pakistan With Future-Ready Digital Skills

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DigiSkills.pk 3.0 under Ignite and Ministry of IT & Telecommunication is equipping Pakistani women with digital skills, fostering independence, and creating opportunities for leadership and growth.

Ignite Launches Prime Minister’s Cloud Program to Support Pakistani Tech Startups

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Ignite’s Cloud Program offers Pakistani startups up to 60% reimbursement on cloud costs, expert guidance, and ecosystem support to accelerate growth and digital transformation.

Ignite Seeks Proposals for Third Party Assessment of Digiskills.pk Program with January 2026 Deadline

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Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, invites qualified entities to submit proposals for third party assessment of Digiskills.pk program. Deadline is January 21, 2026. Full RFP details available on official procurement portals.

Ignite Hosts Pre-Bid Conference For CODE4AI South Region To Strengthen Pakistan AI Ecosystem

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Ignite invites organizations to join the Pre-Bid Conference for CODE4AI South Region at National Incubation Center, Karachi on Jan 6, 2026, providing clarity on RFPs and fostering Pakistan’s AI ecosystem.

Prime Minister’s Cloud Program Supports Pakistani Startups with Infrastructure and Expertise

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Ignite launches Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups to provide cloud infrastructure, technical guidance, and cost optimization support for technology-based startups in Pakistan.
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People

Executive Presence Masterclass by Shammal Qureshi at TONI&GUY Academy Karachi

TONI&GUY Academy hosts an executive presence masterclass led by Shammal Qureshi, CEO TONI&GUY North Pakistan, focusing on grooming, personal branding, and leadership presence for professionals in Karachi.

Fireside Chat with Mercury CEO Imad Akhund Explores Startup, Fintech, and AI Innovations

Join “A Fireside Chat with Imad Akhund” on 11th February 2026, moderated by Ali Moiz of PilotGPT, for insights on entrepreneurship, scaling startups, and building founder-first fintech solutions.

Rehan Jalil Shares Insights On Securiti’s Growth And Cloud Security Leadership

Rehan Jalil, President & CEO of Securiti, discussed company resilience, cloud security, AI, and entrepreneurship during an exclusive fireside chat highlighting Securiti’s innovations and industry recognition.

Adeel Raza Joins Bazaar On ARY As Guru Bringing Global SaaS And Startup Experience

Pakistani-American entrepreneur Adeel Raza joins Bazaar on ARY as a Guru, bringing experience from Salams, Unlayer, and Mailmunch to guide founders.

Global Insights

X Square Robot Secures $140 Million In A++ Funding To...

China-based AI robotics firm X Square Robot raises 1 billion yuan ($140 million) in an A++ funding round, attracting investors including ByteDance, Sequoia China, and Shenzhen Capital Group, to expand industrial and logistics AI applications.

Netflix’s Journey from DVD Startup to Global Streaming Leader

Netflix evolved from a DVD-by-mail service into a global entertainment powerhouse through streaming, data-driven decisions, and original content innovation.

Hub71 Startups Raise $2.45 Billion as Abu Dhabi’s Innovation Ecosystem...

Startups at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 have raised $2.45 billion in funding and generated $1.36 billion in revenue, reflecting the UAE’s growing global influence in technology, AI, fintech, and life sciences.

Brainspark Games Founder Reedah El-Saie Wins £30,000 Dragons’ Den Deal...

Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Reedah El-Saie secures £30,000 from Dragons’ Den investors to expand Brainspark Games, an AI-powered educational gaming platform promoting inclusive and accessible learning for children worldwide.

5 Voice AI Startups Transforming Business in 2025 Across USA,...

Voice AI is reshaping industries in 2025. Meet the top 5 startups—Deepgram, ElevenLabs, Poly AI, VOLV, and Rasa—pioneering speech recognition, voice cloning, enterprise assistants, and conversational AI.

Hot News

Demo Day Pitch 101 Session with Orbit Ventures Prepares Pakistani Startups for Investor Showcases

Startups participated in an online “Demo Day Pitch 101” session led by Kelly Pang of Orbit Ventures, focusing on narrative building, traction storytelling, and investor readiness ahead of final Demo Day presentations.

SBP Innovation Hub Founders’ Series Explores Startup-Led Innovation and Fintech Growth in Pakistan

The SBP Innovation Hub Founders’ Series features Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director NIC Karachi, discussing fintech, embedded finance, platform innovation, and collaboration between regulators and startups shaping Pakistan’s digital economy.

HBL & Visa Reveal She’s Next Pakistan 2026 Winners Supporting Women-Led Businesses

HBL and Visa have announced the 2026 winners of the She’s Next Pakistan program, awarding five women entrepreneurs USD 10,000 each along with training, mentorship, and community support.

Invoice Financing Workshop in Lahore Helps Founders Access Capital in Days

Founders can learn how to overcome 30–60 day payment delays with invoice financing at an interactive workshop featuring Abhi (YC S21), networking opportunities, and actionable business strategies.

NIC Islamabad Opens Cohort 5 Applications for Women Tech Founders Across AI, FinTech, and ClimateTech

NIC Islamabad has supported 80+ women-led startups across AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, SaaS, and more. Cohort 5 applications are now open, offering equity-free support, global mentorship, and investor exposure.

Paltuu.pk and Cort Technologies Shine on Dharti TV Highlighting Pet Adoption and Corporate Travel Innovation

Startup founders from Paltuu.pk and Cort Technologies were featured on Dharti TV, showcasing innovation in pet adoption, animal welfare, and luxury corporate travel solutions in Pakistan.

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