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Sunrate Hosts “Building Global from Pakistan” Event for Founders and IT Professionals in Lahore

Sunrate is organizing a networking and knowledge-sharing event at Daftarkhwan, Lahore, on March 31, 2026, for founders, freelancers, and IT service providers looking to scale globally.

Virtual Support Session “Pause” to Offer Space for Mental Reset on March 28

A virtual support session titled “Pause” will be held on March 28, 2026, offering participants a safe space to relax, reconnect, and recharge amid ongoing stress and uncertainty.

Atom Power Launches Youth Ambassador Program to Engage Students in Sustainable Energy Initiatives

Atom Power invites students to apply for its Youth Ambassador Program, offering leadership opportunities and a platform to promote sustainable energy initiatives.

Paklaunch UNConference’26 to Feature Faizan Aslam, Sameer Chishty, Vladimira Briestenska and Other Global Leaders

Paklaunch UNConference’26 in Islamabad will host leading founders and investors including Faizan Aslam, Sameer Chishty, and Vladimira Briestenska.

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NIC Islamabad Cohort Explores Strategic Storytelling with Samar Hasan to...

Founders at NIC Islamabad deepened their storytelling skills with Samar Hasan, learning to craft customer and investor-centric narratives to communicate impact and scale.

Kyrgyz Venture Summit Brings Investors, Founders, and Leaders Together to...

Over 270 participants including investors, founders, and corporate leaders gathered at Kyrgyz Venture Summit to explore opportunities, exchange insights, and strengthen the tech ecosystem in Central Eurasia.

Iqra University’s IU CORE Opens Applications for Call for Ideas...

IU CORE at Iqra University invites students, alumni, and startups to apply for Call for Ideas Cohort 4, offering mentorship, funding support, and zero equity incubation.

CEGA Incubation Cohort 2 Opens Applications for Gaming and Animation...

CEGA Incubation Cohort 2 is now accepting applications, offering mentorship, creative labs, and strategic growth support for gaming and animation startups in Pakistan.

NIC Karachi Cohort 15 Final Pitching Continues with Industry Leaders...

NIC Karachi hosted Day 5 of Cohort 15 final pitching on March 13, 2026, bringing together top industry experts to evaluate innovative startups for incubation.

NIC Peshawar Opens Final Walk-In Interviews for Cohort 15 Startups

NIC Peshawar is hosting final walk-in interviews for Cohort 15 startups, offering aspiring founders a last opportunity to pitch their ideas and join the incubation program.

NIC Peshawar Cohort 15 Highlights Growing Startup Movement with 511...

NIC Peshawar’s Cohort 15 demonstrates the expanding startup ecosystem in Pakistan, attracting 511 applications from young founders across diverse sectors including AI, SaaS, EdTech, healthtech, e-commerce, and food.

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad Helps Early-Stage Founders...

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad is guiding early-stage founders through mentorship, validation, and startup development to transform ideas into revenue-generating businesses.

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CEO of The Office of AI Engages with Leading VC Lawyer Mubariz Siddiqui on Pakistan’s AI and Tech Investment Landscape

CEO of The Office of AI and advisor to CM Punjab, Alimdar, connected with Mubariz Siddiqui, Pakistan’s leading startup and VC lawyer, to discuss AI, investment, and the future of Punjab’s tech ecosystem.

Women Entrepreneurs to Avail 25% Income Tax Concession from Tax Year 2025 After Federal Tax Ombudsman Decision

Federal Board of Revenue implements a 25% income tax concession for women entrepreneurs from Tax Year 2025 after a ruling by Federal Tax Ombudsman on Complaint No. 18986/PWR/IT/2025 filed by Nida Khan.

Startup Registration and Legal Compliance Session by SECP Empowers Peshawar Entrepreneurs

Cohort 2 of University of Peshawar Business Incubation Program hosts SECP session on startup registration, legal compliance, and regulatory requirements for early-stage ventures.

Pakistan Launches Islamabad AI Declaration To Advance Sovereign And Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Pakistan has introduced the Islamabad AI Declaration, outlining principles for sovereign, responsible, and capability-driven artificial intelligence under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite.

Pakistan Climate Innovation Brief Highlights $348 Billion Funding Gap And Reform Roadmap

A new Climate Innovation Brief reveals Pakistan needs $348 billion to address climate challenges, with only 14% funding available, and proposes six structural reforms to unlock climate tech growth.

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.

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Accelerate Prosperity Backs EZ Wage to Enhance Financial Access...

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Accelerate Prosperity invests in EZ Wage, an embedded finance platform enabling timely wages and financial inclusion for employees of Pakistani SMEs, fostering economic empowerment.

S2 and IJARA Capital Partners Launch PKR 1 Billion...

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S2 and IJARA Capital Partners Limited unveil a PKR 1 billion closed-end venture capital fund aimed at supporting technology-driven startups and strengthening Pakistan’s investment ecosystem.

Temporal Technologies Raises $300M Series D At $5B Valuation...

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Temporal Technologies has raised $300 million in a Series D round at a $5 billion valuation. CEO Samar Abbas will headline a fireside chat on March 12, discussing durable execution systems and the future of agentic AI.

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.

Pakistan Investor Lab 3rd Edition Opens Applications at NIC Karachi for Aspiring Startup Investors

NIC Karachi announces the 3rd edition of Pakistan Investor Lab, a 2-day program offering hands-on training in startup investing, valuation, and deal-making on March 25–26, 2026.

Galaxefi and Zayn.VC Join Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 to...

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Galaxefi and Zayn.VC have joined Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 – 12th Edition, contributing to a network of VCs, angels, and industry leaders supporting founders shaping the country’s future economy.

Pakistan Investor Lab 3rd Edition Opens Applications at NIC...

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NIC Karachi announces the 3rd edition of Pakistan Investor Lab, a 2-day program offering hands-on training in startup investing, valuation, and deal-making on March 25–26, 2026.

GSMA Hosts Webinar on Innovation Fund for Green Transition...

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GSMA held a webinar on March 18, 2026, to guide startups on accessing £100,000–£200,000 funding under its Green Transition Innovation Fund for mobile solutions.

NIC Karachi Launches 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab to Equip...

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NIC Karachi’s 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab offers a two-day intensive program providing practical insights into startup investing, deal evaluation, and real-world case studies for aspiring investors.

CCP Approves Suol Innovations’ Majority Stake Acquisition in KRRAVE...

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Competition Commission of Pakistan approves Suol Innovations’ acquisition of majority shares in KRRAVE Technologies, the parent company of Karachi-based grocery delivery platform KRRAVE Mart.

TruDoc Secures $15 Million Pre Series B Funding To...

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Digital healthcare platform TruDoc raises $15 million in Pre Series B funding to expand its virtual first healthcare model and telemedicine services across GCC markets.

Cart.com Secures $180 Million Investment to Scale Artificial Intelligence...

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Commerce infrastructure platform Cart.com has raised $180 million in a growth investment round led by Springcoast Partners to expand artificial intelligence capabilities across its logistics and fulfillment network.

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OPEN Karachi and NIC Karachi to Host Investor / Startup Meet & Greet on March 30

OPEN Karachi, in collaboration with NIC Karachi, will host an Investor / Startup Meet & Greet on March 30, 2026, connecting founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

NIC Peshawar Hosts Startup Connect on Innovation Prescribed to Explore Future of Healthcare

NIC Peshawar’s Startup Connect session on Innovation Prescribed highlights how technology and startups are shaping accessible and smarter healthcare systems in Pakistan.

NIC Karachi and Orbit Ventures Convene Judges for Acceleration Cohort 3 Startup Evaluations

NIC Karachi x Orbit Ventures Acceleration Cohort 3 gathers leading industry experts and investors on March 24, 2026 to evaluate high-potential startups ready for rapid growth.

Movement Official Joins Paklaunch UNConference’26 as Silver Sponsor in Islamabad

Movement Official signs on as Silver Sponsor for Paklaunch UNConference’26 in Islamabad, bringing culture and fashion into a leading startup and investor gathering.

Traction

ConnectHear Wins Mobile Frontier Award at 4YFN 2026 During MWC Barcelona

Pakistani accessibility startup ConnectHear wins the Mobile Frontier Award at 4YFN 2026 held during MWC Barcelona, gaining recognition from the global tech community.

Farmdar and UAV Technologies Partner to Deploy AI-Powered Crop Intelligence Across Thailand

Farmdar signs MoU with UAV Technologies to deploy AI-driven crop intelligence across Thailand using satellite imagery and UAV systems, enabling large-scale agricultural monitoring and data insights.

OPEN Global “Reaching Beyond Borders” Virtual Event Unites Global Leaders, Changemakers, and Innovators

OPEN Global convenes a virtual gathering of visionary leaders and changemakers, featuring insights on technology, leadership, and global collaboration. Join industry experts from AI, startups, diplomacy, and digital transformation.

Daftarkhwan Islamabad Event with Vogue and Toni & Guy Highlights Creativity and Modern Workspaces

Daftarkhwan Islamabad recently hosted a collaborative event with Vogue and Toni & Guy focusing on creative expression, workspace culture, and modern professional lifestyles.

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CEO of The Office of AI Engages with Leading VC Lawyer Mubariz Siddiqui on Pakistan’s AI and Tech Investment Landscape

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CEO of The Office of AI and advisor to CM Punjab, Alimdar, connected with Mubariz Siddiqui, Pakistan’s leading startup and VC lawyer, to discuss AI, investment, and the future of Punjab’s tech ecosystem.

Women Entrepreneurs to Avail 25% Income Tax Concession from Tax Year 2025 After Federal Tax Ombudsman Decision

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Federal Board of Revenue implements a 25% income tax concession for women entrepreneurs from Tax Year 2025 after a ruling by Federal Tax Ombudsman on Complaint No. 18986/PWR/IT/2025 filed by Nida Khan.

Startup Registration and Legal Compliance Session by SECP Empowers Peshawar Entrepreneurs

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Cohort 2 of University of Peshawar Business Incubation Program hosts SECP session on startup registration, legal compliance, and regulatory requirements for early-stage ventures.

Pakistan Launches Islamabad AI Declaration To Advance Sovereign And Responsible Artificial Intelligence

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Pakistan has introduced the Islamabad AI Declaration, outlining principles for sovereign, responsible, and capability-driven artificial intelligence under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite.

Pakistan Climate Innovation Brief Highlights $348 Billion Funding Gap And Reform Roadmap

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A new Climate Innovation Brief reveals Pakistan needs $348 billion to address climate challenges, with only 14% funding available, and proposes six structural reforms to unlock climate tech growth.

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.
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Senator Sarmad Ali Highlights Importance of Defining Brand Pakistan at NIC Islamabad Event

Senator Sarmad Ali discussed the challenges and opportunities in shaping Pakistan’s global image at NIC Islamabad’s Distinguished Speaker Series, emphasizing perception, media narratives, and youth influence.

Paklaunch UNConference 2026 to Feature Saad Idrees, Irfan Wahab Khan, Kassim Shroff, Huma Fakhar, Abdul Rafay Gadit and Shoaib...

Paklaunch UNConference 2026 in Islamabad will host prominent founders and industry leaders including Saad Idrees, Irfan Wahab Khan, Kassim Shroff, Huma Fakhar, Abdul Rafay Gadit, and Shoaib Zahid Malik.

NIC Islamabad Hosts Storytelling Workshop with Samar Hasan to Help Startups Strengthen Investor Pitches

NIC Islamabad organizes an in-person storytelling workshop with venture builder Samar Hasan to help incubated startups craft compelling narratives and communicate value to investors.

Paklaunch to Host Ali Moiz for Online Launch of 3 Startups, 40 Pivots and Fireside Chat with Founders

Paklaunch will host Ali Moiz for an exclusive online launch of his new book 3 Startups, 40 Pivots on March 24, featuring a fireside conversation on startup lessons, pivots, and fundraising.

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

Galaxefi and Zayn.VC Join Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 to Support Startup Growth

Galaxefi and Zayn.VC have joined Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 – 12th Edition, contributing to a network of VCs, angels, and industry leaders supporting founders shaping the country’s future economy.

NIC Islamabad Cohort Explores Strategic Storytelling with Samar Hasan to Elevate Startup Narratives

Founders at NIC Islamabad deepened their storytelling skills with Samar Hasan, learning to craft customer and investor-centric narratives to communicate impact and scale.

Sunrate Hosts “Building Global from Pakistan” Event for Founders and IT Professionals in Lahore

Sunrate is organizing a networking and knowledge-sharing event at Daftarkhwan, Lahore, on March 31, 2026, for founders, freelancers, and IT service providers looking to scale globally.

Kyrgyz Venture Summit Brings Investors, Founders, and Leaders Together to Shape Central Eurasia’s Tech Ecosystem

Over 270 participants including investors, founders, and corporate leaders gathered at Kyrgyz Venture Summit to explore opportunities, exchange insights, and strengthen the tech ecosystem in Central Eurasia.

Virtual Support Session “Pause” to Offer Space for Mental Reset on March 28

A virtual support session titled “Pause” will be held on March 28, 2026, offering participants a safe space to relax, reconnect, and recharge amid ongoing stress and uncertainty.

Atom Power Launches Youth Ambassador Program to Engage Students in Sustainable Energy Initiatives

Atom Power invites students to apply for its Youth Ambassador Program, offering leadership opportunities and a platform to promote sustainable energy initiatives.

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