NIC Karachi Hosts From Freelancer to Founder 5.0 with Canva

NIC Karachi and PAFLA, in partnership with Canva Community Karachi, are hosting From Freelancer to Founder 5.0, a Canva-powered session helping freelancers explore creativity, personal branding, and design to transform their freelance journey into a scalable venture.

International Investor Eyes Majority Stake in TPL Trakker

TPL Corp Limited has disclosed that an international investment group has expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake in its subsidiary TPL Trakker, a leading Pakistani provider of tracking, telematics, and IoT solutions, in a notice filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Cya Later Launches Smart Networking App in Pakistan

Abdul Muqsit Abbasi has launched Cya Later, a smart networking utility designed to help entrepreneurs, executives, and investors organize, remember, and manage meaningful professional connections from events and conferences. Join the waitlist at cyalater.app.

Cya Later Launches Smart Networking App in Pakistan

Abdul Muqsit Abbasi has launched Cya Later, a smart networking utility designed to help entrepreneurs, executives, and investors organize, remember, and manage meaningful professional connections from events and conferences. Join the waitlist at cyalater.app.

NIC Islamabad Founder Institute Hosts Customer Development Session

NIC Islamabad's Founder Institute is hosting a Customer Development session on June 23, 2026, led by mentors Ali Moeen of ezBike, Moon Aamir of Innoval Technologies, and Sarfraz Arshad of ToyCycle, teaching founders how to identify customer pain points and validate hypotheses before over-investing in the wrong direction.

CITADEL Hosts Cohort 2 Orientation and Founders Meet 2026 

CITADEL is hosting Cohort 2 Orientation and The Founders Meet 2026 on June 23, 2026, in Islamabad, featuring founder panels, alumni sessions, startup speed connect, and the official onboarding of Cohort 2 founders. Register and view the agenda at the official links.

SEIC Startup HUMRAHI Launches Carpool Platform for Students 

HUMRAHI, founded by Muhammad Tashkeel Pasha and incubated at Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center, is a carpool platform connecting university students and workers traveling the same routes, reducing commuting costs and offering a smarter alternative to costly solo travel.

International Investor Eyes Majority Stake in TPL Trakker

TPL Corp Limited has disclosed that an international investment group has expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake in its subsidiary TPL Trakker, a leading Pakistani provider of tracking, telematics, and IoT solutions, in a notice filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

NIC Faisalabad Investor Summit 6.0 Confirms Five Investor Participants

NIC Faisalabad's Investor Summit 6.0 has confirmed the participation of Fatima Gobi Ventures, Amaana Capital, New Energy Nexus, Accelerate Prosperity, and Groundup, bringing investment expertise spanning technology, agriculture, healthcare, education, and sustainable ventures to engage with Faisalabad's startups.

Nectar Social Raises USD 30M Series A Led by Menlo Ventures

Nectar Social, an AI-powered social engagement platform co-founded by sisters Misbah Uraizee and Farah U, has raised a USD 30 million Series A led by Menlo Ventures and Anthology Fund, with the founders based at Daftarkhwan Downtown in Lahore.

Respond io Raises USD 62.5M Series B Led by Camber Partners

Respond.io, the AI-powered customer conversation platform co-founded by a Pakistani entrepreneur from Peshawar, has raised USD 62.5 million in a Series B round led by Camber Partners, reaching USD 35 million in annual recurring revenue with 169 percent year-on-year growth.

NIC Karachi Hosts From Freelancer to Founder 5.0 with Canva

NIC Karachi and PAFLA, in partnership with Canva Community Karachi, are hosting From Freelancer to Founder 5.0, a Canva-powered session helping freelancers explore creativity, personal branding, and design to transform their freelance journey into a scalable venture.

National Defence University IAIC Participants Visit NICAT Briefed by Ignite CEO

Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

CEGA Joins First Entrepreneurship Day at UMT Lahore

CEGA participated in the first Entrepreneurship Day at University of Management and Technology Lahore, engaging students and aspiring entrepreneurs through its booth on gaming, animation, and creative technology, covering industry-focused training and startup incubation opportunities.

NIC Peshawar Hosts Vertical Specific Mentoring with Zahid Imran

National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting a virtual Vertical Specific Mentoring session on June 22, 2026, with Zahid Imran from Innovation Valley, helping startup founders navigate industry-specific challenges and refine their growth strategies.
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OPEN Circle Hosts Stanford Professor Dr Maheen Adamson in Silicon Valley

OPEN Circle is hosting an exclusive Mentorship Breakfast on June 28, 2026, in Silicon Valley with Dr Maheen Mausoof Adamson, Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford School of Medicine, covering the journey from academic science to healthcare entrepreneurship for researchers and founders.

International Investor Eyes Majority Stake in TPL Trakker

TPL Corp Limited has disclosed that an international investment group has expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake in its subsidiary TPL Trakker, a leading Pakistani provider of tracking, telematics, and IoT solutions, in a notice filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

NIC Karachi Hosts From Freelancer to Founder 5.0 with Canva

NIC Karachi and PAFLA, in partnership with Canva Community Karachi, are hosting From Freelancer to Founder 5.0, a Canva-powered session helping freelancers explore creativity, personal branding, and design to transform their freelance journey into a scalable venture.

National Defence University IAIC Participants Visit NICAT Briefed by Ignite CEO

Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

Accelerate Prosperity hosts online Information Session on TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026

An online information session on June 26, 2026, hosted with Silkroad Innovation Hub, introduces founders to two opportunities including Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and the Alchemist Silkroad Silicon Valley Residency, offering investment, mentorship, and US market access.

OPEN Circle Hosts Stanford Professor Dr Maheen Adamson in Silicon Valley

OPEN Circle is hosting an exclusive Mentorship Breakfast on June 28, 2026, in Silicon Valley with Dr Maheen Mausoof Adamson, Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford School of Medicine, covering the journey from academic science to healthcare entrepreneurship for researchers and founders.

International Investor Eyes Majority Stake in TPL Trakker

TPL Corp Limited has disclosed that an international investment group has expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake in its subsidiary TPL Trakker, a leading Pakistani provider of tracking, telematics, and IoT solutions, in a notice filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

NIC Karachi Hosts From Freelancer to Founder 5.0 with Canva

NIC Karachi and PAFLA, in partnership with Canva Community Karachi, are hosting From Freelancer to Founder 5.0, a Canva-powered session helping freelancers explore creativity, personal branding, and design to transform their freelance journey into a scalable venture.

National Defence University IAIC Participants Visit NICAT Briefed by Ignite CEO

Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

Accelerate Prosperity hosts online Information Session on TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026

An online information session on June 26, 2026, hosted with Silkroad Innovation Hub, introduces founders to two opportunities including Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and the Alchemist Silkroad Silicon Valley Residency, offering investment, mentorship, and US market access.

CITADEL Joins COMSATS SSBC Management Committee Meeting

CITADEL participated in the SSBC Management Committee Meeting at COMSATS University Islamabad, with Bibi Maryeum serving as judge while students from Batch 13 and Batch 14 presented business ideas for evaluation, seed funding consideration, and induction into the SSBC incubation program.

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International Investor Eyes Majority Stake in TPL Trakker

TPL Corp Limited has disclosed that an international investment group has expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake in its subsidiary TPL Trakker, a leading Pakistani provider of tracking, telematics, and IoT solutions, in a notice filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

NIC Karachi Hosts From Freelancer to Founder 5.0 with Canva

NIC Karachi and PAFLA, in partnership with Canva Community Karachi, are hosting From Freelancer to Founder 5.0, a Canva-powered session helping freelancers explore creativity, personal branding, and design to transform their freelance journey into a scalable venture.

National Defence University IAIC Participants Visit NICAT Briefed by Ignite CEO

Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

Accelerate Prosperity hosts online Information Session on TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026

An online information session on June 26, 2026, hosted with Silkroad Innovation Hub, introduces founders to two opportunities including Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and the Alchemist Silkroad Silicon Valley Residency, offering investment, mentorship, and US market access.

CITADEL Joins COMSATS SSBC Management Committee Meeting

CITADEL participated in the SSBC Management Committee Meeting at COMSATS University Islamabad, with Bibi Maryeum serving as judge while students from Batch 13 and Batch 14 presented business ideas for evaluation, seed funding consideration, and induction into the SSBC incubation program.

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National Defence University IAIC Participants Visit NICAT Briefed by Ignite CEO

Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

Accelerate Prosperity hosts online Information Session on TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026

An online information session on June 26, 2026, hosted with Silkroad Innovation Hub, introduces founders to two opportunities including Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and the Alchemist Silkroad Silicon Valley Residency, offering investment, mentorship, and US market access.

NIC Karachi Hosts From Freelancer to Founder 5.0 with Canva

NIC Karachi and PAFLA, in partnership with Canva Community Karachi, are hosting From Freelancer to Founder 5.0, a Canva-powered session helping freelancers explore creativity, personal branding, and design to transform their freelance journey into a scalable venture.

CITADEL Joins COMSATS SSBC Management Committee Meeting

CITADEL participated in the SSBC Management Committee Meeting at COMSATS University Islamabad, with Bibi Maryeum serving as judge while students from Batch 13 and Batch 14 presented business ideas for evaluation, seed funding consideration, and induction into the SSBC incubation program.
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OPEN Circle Hosts Stanford Professor Dr Maheen Adamson in Silicon Valley

OPEN Circle is hosting an exclusive Mentorship Breakfast on June 28, 2026, in Silicon Valley with Dr Maheen Mausoof Adamson, Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford School of Medicine, covering the journey from academic science to healthcare entrepreneurship for researchers and founders.

International Investor Eyes Majority Stake in TPL Trakker

TPL Corp Limited has disclosed that an international investment group has expressed interest in acquiring a majority stake in its subsidiary TPL Trakker, a leading Pakistani provider of tracking, telematics, and IoT solutions, in a notice filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

NIC Karachi Hosts From Freelancer to Founder 5.0 with Canva

NIC Karachi and PAFLA, in partnership with Canva Community Karachi, are hosting From Freelancer to Founder 5.0, a Canva-powered session helping freelancers explore creativity, personal branding, and design to transform their freelance journey into a scalable venture.

National Defence University IAIC Participants Visit NICAT Briefed by Ignite CEO

Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

Accelerate Prosperity hosts online Information Session on TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026

An online information session on June 26, 2026, hosted with Silkroad Innovation Hub, introduces founders to two opportunities including Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 and the Alchemist Silkroad Silicon Valley Residency, offering investment, mentorship, and US market access.

CITADEL Joins COMSATS SSBC Management Committee Meeting

CITADEL participated in the SSBC Management Committee Meeting at COMSATS University Islamabad, with Bibi Maryeum serving as judge while students from Batch 13 and Batch 14 presented business ideas for evaluation, seed funding consideration, and induction into the SSBC incubation program.

CEGA Joins First Entrepreneurship Day at UMT Lahore

CEGA participated in the first Entrepreneurship Day at University of Management and Technology Lahore, engaging students and aspiring entrepreneurs through its booth on gaming, animation, and creative technology, covering industry-focused training and startup incubation opportunities.

Starline Accelerator Opens Admissions for IT Startups

Starline Accelerator has opened admissions for a free 12-week program supporting IT startups and innovative teams across Central Asia, offering mentoring, MVP development resources, investment pitch deck preparation, and direct investment opportunities from AP Tajikistan and AP Astana investment fund.

NIC Karachi Startup Haprow Represents Pakistan at GYDP China

Haprow, a NIC Karachi Cohort 12 startup founded by Muhammad Ali Abbas, represented Pakistan at the 2026 Acceleration Week of the Global Youth Development Program in China, showcasing TimTim, an AI-powered social assistive robot for children with diverse learning and communication needs.

Cya Later Launches Smart Networking App in Pakistan

Abdul Muqsit Abbasi has launched Cya Later, a smart networking utility designed to help entrepreneurs, executives, and investors organize, remember, and manage meaningful professional connections from events and conferences. Join the waitlist at cyalater.app.

SECP Approves First Digital Lending Product for Women MSMEs

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved Khudmukhtar Khatoon, the country's first digital financing product exclusively for women-led MSMEs, developed by Walee Financial Services, offering Shariah-compliant asset financing between PKR 100,000 and PKR 1.5 million through the Hakeem app.

NIC Peshawar Hosts Vertical Specific Mentoring with Zahid Imran

National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting a virtual Vertical Specific Mentoring session on June 22, 2026, with Zahid Imran from Innovation Valley, helping startup founders navigate industry-specific challenges and refine their growth strategies.

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