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PM Urges National Innovation Push for Indigenous Robotics Development

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a unified national innovation ecosystem at the Indus RAS Expo 2026, announcing the Spark and Elevate programme and a 20 million dollar Pakistan Venture Fund.
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Prime Minister’s Programme Opens National Youth Council Applications

Applications are now open for the 4th batch of the Prime Minister's National Youth Council, inviting young Pakistanis aged 15 to 29 to apply for a 2-year national policymaking opportunity by August 15.
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State Bank of Pakistan Introduces Formal Definition for Startups 

The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced a formal start-up category under its revised SME financing regulations, though experts caution that regulatory recognition alone won't transform lending without broader banking reforms
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HEC Calls for Curriculum Reform Across Pakistani Universities for Industry 5.0

Higher Education Commission has asked universities across Pakistan to review and modernize degree programmes and curricula as part of a nationwide transformation exercise aimed at Industrial Revolution 5.0.
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SMEDA Invites Pakistani MSMEs to Register on SMERP for Business Growth

SMEDA is encouraging entrepreneurs and small businesses across Pakistan to register through the SME Registration Portal, SMERP, as part of the Government of Pakistan's vision for inclusive and sustainable economic growth through MSME formalisation.
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PAIDAR Grant Cycle 4 Offers EUR 10000 Grants for Sindh Entrepreneurs

PAIDAR Grant Cycle 4, implemented by ACT International and funded by the European Union under the UNIDO-led Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh programme, is offering micro grants of up to EUR 10,000 to entrepreneurs in Thatta district, with a deadline of July 31, 2026.
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SECP Targets 2.5 Million Investors in Pakistan With Digital Reforms

SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu announced a target of 2.5 million investors in Pakistan at the SECP Talk Series, outlining plans to simplify account opening, implement T+1 settlement, and align Pakistan's capital market with international standards, with renowned businessman Arif Habib attending as chief guest.
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Ignite and Mobilink Bank Launch National Incubation Center Sialkot

Ignite, the National Technology Fund, has partnered with a Mobilink Bank-led consortium including CyberVision International to establish National Incubation Center Sialkot, supporting up to 25 startups annually across AI, Industry 4.0, health technologies, and digital commerce.
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Pakistan Signs LoI with Plug and Play to Accelerate 300 Startups

Pakistan's Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has signed a Letter of Intent with Plug and Play Tech Center, paving the way for the Silicon Valley platform to establish operations in Islamabad and Karachi and accelerate up to 300 Pakistani startups through its global network.
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Pakistan Invites US Based Pakistani Business Leaders to Invest in Homeland

Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal addressed a gathering of twenty Pakistani-American entrepreneurs, technologists, and financiers, inviting them to bring capital, networks, and expertise to Pakistan under the URAAN-Pakistan agenda targeting a USD 1 trillion economy by 2035.
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SECP Urges Businesses to Corporatise and Promote Investment Culture

SECP commissioners addressed the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry, urging businesses to formalise through corporatisation for better governance, transparency, and access to financing, while calling for broader participation in Pakistan's capital markets.
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PM Cloud Program for Startups Offers Up to USD 13500 in Reimbursement

Ignite has opened applications for the Prime Minister's Cloud Program for Startups, offering eligible Pakistani startups up to USD 13,500 in cloud spending reimbursement across two tiers, along with expert advisory support and freedom to choose their preferred cloud provider. Deadline is July 10, 2026.
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Pakistan Launches Seven AI Innovation Hubs to Back 560 Startups

Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Advancement Initiative, issuing a Request for Proposals to build seven AI innovation hubs and incubate 560 startups across Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit over two years.
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MedIQ Receives Zone Enterprise License From Special Technology Zones Authority

MedIQ has been awarded the Zone Enterprise License by the Special Technology Zones Authority under the IT, ITeS, and Telemedicine category, allowing it to operate within Pakistan's Special Technology Zones as a licensed technology enterprise.
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GAIN Series to Host Session on Investment Readiness for IT Companies

PSEB is inviting registered IT and ITeS companies to Cohort 2 Session 15 of the GAIN Online Awareness and Engagement Series, featuring Jehangir A. Raja on investment readiness for Pakistan IT companies.
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PASHA ICT Awards to Host Live Webinar on Applying and Pitching

P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 is hosting a live webinar on August 4, led by the Chief Judge and Head Judges, covering the application process, winning pitch strategies, and the pathway to APICTA, with a live Q&A session.