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Ignite and MoITT Invite Pakistani Startups to Showcase Climate Solutions at COP30 in Brazil

Ignite, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom and Ministry of Climate Change, launches Pakistan Startup Competition for COP30, inviting ClimateTech and GreenTech startups to present sustainable innovations on a global platform in Brazil.
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 Jamil Ahmad Qureshi Appointed Secretary Board of Investment While Continuing as Secretary SIFC

Mr. Jamil Ahmad Qureshi, Additional Secretary (Incharge) SIFC Division, has assumed additional charge as Secretary, Board of Investment (BOI), Islamabad. The move aims to enhance coordination and policy alignment between SIFC and BOI to boost Pakistan’s investment landscape.
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DigiKhata Receives SECP NBFC License to Expand into Digital Lending for Pakistan’s SMEs

DigiKhata has obtained an NBFC lending license from SECP, enabling it to offer regulated digital credit solutions for SMEs and MSMEs in Pakistan, expanding beyond bookkeeping and payments facilitation.
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PITB and BOI Partner to Establish Business Facilitation Centre as PM Inaugurates Islamabad Pilot

PITB and BOI Islamabad signed an MoU to develop the Business Facilitation Centre (BFC), offering investors a one-stop hub for registration and compliance. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the first BFC in Islamabad, calling it a game-changer for Pakistan’s investment climate.
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Ignite and TDAP Offer Sponsorships for Pakistani AI Startups at AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2025

Ignite and TDAP open applications for Pakistani AI startups to receive full sponsorship to exhibit at the AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2025 in Amsterdam, offering global exposure, networking, and investment opportunities.
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Pakistan’s Rs 2.5 Billion Gaming and Animation Center of Excellence to Launch August 1

Ignite, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, is launching Pakistan’s Rs 2.52 billion Center of Excellence in Gaming and Animation on August 1, 2025, to boost youth skills, create jobs, and tap into the $500 billion global industry.
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Punjab Govt Allocates Rs. 26 Billion for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship in FY 2025-26

On World Youth Skills Day, Punjab announces Rs. 26 billion for youth skills and entrepreneurship under the CM Skilled Punjab initiative, consolidating all TVET policy under a new Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Department.
Policy

Hashoo Foundation Showcases Youth-Led Social Enterprises at National Pitch Fest Backed by EU, UNODC, and NACTA

Hashoo Foundation, with support from EU, UNODC, and NACTA, hosted a national Pitch Fest showcasing 30 youth-led social enterprises addressing biodiversity, clean water, eco-tourism, and sustainable livelihoods in Swat.
Policy

State Bank of Pakistan Launches WE Finance Code to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs

SBP has launched the WE Finance Code in Pakistan with ADB support, aiming to close the gender financing gap for women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises and boost women’s economic empowerment.
Policy

Young Entrepreneurs to Meet PM Youth Program Chairman at NIC Karachi

NIC Karachi invites founders under 30 to a special policy-focused discussion with Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister's Youth Programme, on July 11.
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