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PM Shehbaz Sharif Directs SMEDA to Formulate SME Financial Assistance Strategy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed SMEDA to formulate a comprehensive strategy for financial assistance to SMEs, focusing on capacity building and global market access.
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Pakistan Steps Up Business Reforms To Attract Local And Foreign Investment 

Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh outlined steps to simplify business regulations, attract investment, and promote value-added exports through a new Business Facilitation Centre.
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SECP Reports 4,761 New Company Registrations Across Pakistan in August

SECP registered 4,761 new companies in August 2026, pushing the national total past 311,000, with IT leading sectoral growth and Punjab topping regional registrations.
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Government Pushes National Private Equity Policy Framework for Long-Term Capital

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a committee reviewing Pakistan's National Private Equity Policy Framework to attract long-term investment.
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TDAP Holds Digital Literacy Seminar for Women Entrepreneurs in Sialkot City

TDAP's Women Entrepreneur Division held a Digital Literacy Program seminar in Sialkot, covering financial management, digital marketing, and e-commerce skills.
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PSW and TDAP Expand Khadijah Program to Sialkot and Gujranwala Export Hubs

PSW and TDAP have expanded the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program to Sialkot and Gujranwala, strengthening export capabilities for women-led businesses.
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FinTech Roundtable 2026 Brings Together Government and Industry Leaders in Karachi

The FinTech Roundtable 2026 brought together Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Governor Sindh, and industry leaders to discuss financial inclusion and digital payments.
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SEDF and UNIDO Open Enterprise Grant Scheme for Sindh SMEs Worth Rs35 Million

SEDF and UNIDO's PAIDAR programme are offering enterprise grants of up to Rs35 million for SMEs in Larkana, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar, and Sujawal.
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Pakistan Establishes 10 Million Dollar Fund to Support Startup Ecosystem Growth

Pakistan has reportedly established a $10 million fund aimed at supporting startups and strengthening the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Draft Venture Capital Act Proposes Rs100 Million Fine for Unlicensed Funds

Pakistan's proposed Venture Capital Act 2026 introduces fines up to Rs100 million and imprisonment for businesses operating without required licenses.
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SECP Invites Public Feedback on Draft Venture Capital Bill by September 9 Deadline

SECP has opened public consultation on the draft Venture Capital Bill, inviting feedback until September 9 to shape Pakistan's VC framework.
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SEDF Opens Applications for Enterprise Grant Scheme Worth Up to PKR 35 Million

The Sindh Enterprise Development Fund has opened applications for its Enterprise Grant Scheme, offering up to PKR 35 million to businesses across five target sectors.
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Pakistan Investor Summit 2026 Returns for 13th Edition at ITCN Asia

The 13th edition of the Pakistan Investor Summit will bring investors, VCs, and startups together at ITCN Asia in Karachi on September 22 for pitches and 1:1 meetings.
Traction

Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch 2026 Spotlights AI-Driven Growth Across Region

Forbes Asia's sixth annual 100 to Watch list highlights 100 startups across 16 countries, including Pakistan's LAAM Technologies and MedIQ, with AI-driven innovation dominating the field.
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Indie Gaming Eve To Bring Together Lahore Game Developers

Indie Gaming Eve in Lahore will bring together indie developers for playtesting, developer stories, and community conversations, featuring IGDA Pakistan and CEGA Cohort 3.
Ecosystem

NIC Faisalabad Startup Yumkins Showcases At LEAP 2026 Event

NIC Faisalabad startup Yumkins, a women-led baby food venture, showcased its products at LEAP 2026, extending Pakistani innovation to an international platform.