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QistBazaar Raises 500 Million Rupees Through Pakistan First Private Sukuk

QistBazaar has raised PKR 500 million through Pakistan's first unrated, privately placed Sukuk, subscribed by Alfalah Shariah Private Financing Fund-I.

Irbanah Ventures International Buys 4 Million Clover Pakistan Shares on PSX

Irbanah Ventures International LLC-FZ has acquired 4 million shares in Clover Pakistan Limited through two market purchases on August 27 and 28, 2026, at prices of PKR 6.85 and PKR 6.83 per share respectively, with no change to management or board composition reported.

Fasset Hits 1 Billion Dollar Valuation After Raising 68 Million Dollar Series C Round

Fasset has reached a $1 billion valuation after raising $68 million in Series C funding led by Japan's SBI Group, expanding its stablecoin network.

Pajic AI Lab Backs Two Pakistani AI Startups Democratizing Access to Intelligence for Students 

Pajic AI Lab has announced pre-seed funding for two Pakistani AI startups offering LLM access at 60-70% lower cost with local PKR payment integration.

SECP Approves Agro Processors IPO to Raise Up to PKR 2.6 Billion on PSX

SECP has approved the IPO of Agro Processors and Atmospheric Gases Limited for listing on Pakistan Stock Exchange, with the company offering 58.05 million shares at a price range of PKR 32 to PKR 44.80 per share to raise up to PKR 2.6 billion.

MENA Startup Funding Reaches $172.6 Million In July

MENA startups raised $172.6 million across 45 deals in July 2026, according to Wamda, with debt financing accounting for 56 percent of total capital as Saudi Arabia led regional funding.

Irbanah Ventures Acquires Shares In Clover Pakistan Limited

Clover Pakistan Limited has disclosed that Irbanah Ventures International LLC-FZ acquired two million of its shares through a regular market purchase on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, valued at over seventeen million rupees.

Pakistani Fintech Oraan Raises Fresh Funding From Epic Angels and WaveMaker

Pakistani fintech Oraan has raised fresh funding from Epic Angels and returning investors WaveMaker and i2i Ventures to expand its gold savings product and enter new markets.

Pakistani Startups Raise 59 Million Dollars in First Half of 2026

Pakistani startups raised 59 million dollars in the first half of 2026, with the majority coming from Fasset's 51 million dollar Series B, according to a new round-up from i2i Ventures.

NUST Spin-Off ChipXPRT Raises PKR 50M Seed From Matracon Pakistan

ChipXPRT, a semiconductor chip design startup spun off from NUST SEECS, has secured a PKR 50 million seed investment from Matracon Pakistan Private Limited, with the signing ceremony held at National Science and Technology Park at NUST on July 22, 2026.

Tasdeeq Information Services Receives First FY27 IPO Approval

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved Tasdeeq Information Services Limited's IPO, the first of fiscal year 2026-27, allowing the SBP-licensed credit bureau to list 219 million shares on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

SPAC1 Shareholders Approve Merger With Ningbo Green Light Energy

Shareholders of LSE SPAC-I Limited have unanimously approved the Draft Scheme of Arrangement to merge the company with Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited, pending sanction from the Lahore High Court under the Companies Act 2017.

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NIC Karachi Announces 36 Startups Selected for Incubation in Cohort 16

NIC Karachi has announced the startups selected for incubation in Cohort 16, spanning cybersecurity, fintech, industrial automation and women-led ventures among other sectors.

Pakistani Robotics Startup World Context Hosts Berkeley Hackathon Eyeing US Collaboration

Islamabad-based robotics data startup World Context hosted its first hackathon at UC Berkeley, awarding $4,500 in prizes as it explores closer ties with US institutions and companies.

NIC Karachi Welcomes Five Startups to Acceleration Cohort 4 Powered by Orbit Ventures

NIC Karachi has welcomed five startups, OSquare, Metaworks, Securitanium, Cort Technologies and Plouton AI, to its Acceleration Program powered by Orbit Ventures.

NIC Islamabad Investor Summit 2026 Connects Nine Startups With Investors and Corporates

NIC Islamabad's Investor Summit 2026 brought together investors, corporates, policymakers and founders, featuring nine startups pitching directly to investors and a panel on unlocking capital access.