Dr. Maleeha Lodhi shares insights on Pakistan’s growth obstacles during a Paklaunch fireside chat with Faisal Aftab, exploring talent, capital, and startup traction.
Ignite extends proposal submission deadline for Code4AI Central Region RFP to 6 February 2026. Interested participants can access details and documents via eprocure.gov.pk, ignite.org.pk/procurement, and ppra.org.pk.
Pakistan Startup Connect, a digital matchmaking portal developed by Ignite, has been recognized in the global report “ICT-Empowered SMEs 2025” launched at the World Telecommunication Development Conference in Baku.
National Incubation Center Quetta (NICQ) is an outreach partner for ITCN Asia 2026, supporting networking, innovation showcases, and collaboration opportunities for Pakistan’s technology ecosystem.
Sarmad Ali leads a session on shaping Pakistan’s image through media, leadership, and innovation at RCIR Distinguished Speaker Series in collaboration with NIC Islamabad.
Abdul Rafay Gadit of ZIGChain discusses real-world blockchain adoption, scalable DeFi infrastructure, and sustainable wealth creation in 2026 at a recent crypto webinar.
Flood Hackathon powered by The Enlight Lab and Innovate X, supported by NIC Peshawar, Google, and others, brings together innovators to tackle flood-related challenges in Pakistan.
Dr. Maleeha Lodhi and Faisal Aftab discussed Pakistan’s talent, capital, and ecosystem challenges in an intimate fireside chat attended by local and online participants, highlighting opportunities for growth and innovation.
Invest2Innovate’s AI for Business Growth event, supported by Visa Foundation, showcased hands-on AI workflows, expert panels, and skill-building programs for Pakistan’s workforce.
OmuzBOX, a digital language learning platform founded by Sultonmamad Chorshanbiev, receives investment and technical support from Accelerate Prosperity Tajikistan to scale its platform globally.
Daftarkhwan’s January events brought the community together with The Unscalable Hour, coffee mastery sessions, and electric bike experiences, promoting learning and wellness.
Structuring for Scale report maps climate crisis, opportunity, and systemic barriers in Pakistan, offering six reforms to unlock the country’s climate innovation potential.
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.