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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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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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IBA CEDIR Hosts I-Incubate Cohort 2 Demo Day as 16 Startups Showcase Market-Ready MVPs

IBA CEDIR hosted the I-Incubate Cohort 2 Demo Day, where 16 startups presented market-ready MVPs after a 14-month incubation programme supported by HEC Pakistan.
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Iqra University Announces Ideaverse 2.0 Startup Pitching Competition For Sindh Startups

Iqra University’s Ideaverse 2.0 startup pitching and showcase competition will run on November 10, 11 and 14 in Karachi, with prizes of up to PKR 100,000 and registration open to startups across Sindh.
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ASPIRE Pakistan Panel Discusses Startup Financial Planning And Sustainable Growth

ASPIRE Pakistan held a panel on startup financials covering unit economics, cost planning, pricing, cash flow and go-to-market strategy, moderated by Farah Mehboob.
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BIC University of Peshawar Holds AI as Your Co-Founder Session for Cohort 3 Startups

The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar organised an AI for Startups session for Cohort 3, led by Waleed Paracha of Arfa Karim Technology Incubation Center.