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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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SECP Sends Draft Venture Capital Bill to Board of Investment to Boost Startup Access

SECP has sent a draft Venture Capital Bill to the Board of Investment, proposing a regulatory framework to increase startup investment access in Pakistan.
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SBP BSC and KP SIDB Discuss SME Value Chain Financing Options

SBP BSC and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Small Industries Development Board held a meeting on SME value chain financing to explore expanding formal credit access.
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UNIDO and SEDF Award Grants to 17 SMEs Under EU Programme in Sindh

UNIDO and SEDF disbursed €2.03 million in grants to 17 SMEs under the third round of the PAIDAR programme, inviting applications for a fourth batch in rural Sindh.
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NIC Network Generates Rs36.3 Billion Revenue From 2,250 Pakistani Startups

Pakistan's National Incubation Centre network has generated Rs36.3 billion in revenue from over 2,250 startups, creating 185,000 jobs, Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja told the National Assembly.
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Power Division Launches National Innovation Programme To Solve Pakistan’s Energy Challenges 

The Power Division has launched Pakistan's first National Power Sector Innovation Programme, allocating over Rs1 billion to mentor and scale innovative energy solutions.
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PM Shehbaz Launches Pakistan First National Youth Employment Policy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched Pakistan's first National Youth Employment Policy, announcing a 35 percent labour force quota for women and a 10 percent annual quota for young startups.
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SECP Eyes 2.5 Million Investors As IPOs Raise Rs20 Billion

SECP held its fourth Guest Lecture Series session in Islamabad, outlining plans to reach 2.5 million investors after 10 IPOs raised more than Rs20 billion between January and June 2026.
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SEDF Holds Enterprise Grant Awareness Session In Thatta

SEDF, with UNIDO under the EU-funded PAIDAR Programme, held an Enterprise Grant Awareness Session in Thatta, bringing together over 100 entrepreneurs and SMEs to learn about grant eligibility and applications.
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PM Orders Roadmap For Private Equity Fund To Widen Investment

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to prepare a roadmap for a new Private Equity Fund aimed at diversifying financing sources and strengthening Pakistan's capital markets, with a particular focus on SMEs.
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