NIC Islamabad’s SPARK Roundtable Paves Way for Commercializing Academic Research in Pakistan

NIC Islamabad’s SPARK Series roundtable gathered leaders from academia, government, and industry to discuss strategies for commercializing academic research in Pakistan, focusing on technology transfer, IP reform, and innovation-driven collaboration.

PSW and Soneri Bank Host Change Management Session for Women Entrepreneurs During SBP Women Financing Week 2025

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Soneri Bank conducted a Change Management session for women entrepreneurs under the State Bank of Pakistan’s Women Financing Week 2025, focusing on access to finance, digital trade, and SME growth.

Pakistan to Introduce AI-Powered Platform for Women Entrepreneurs to Simplify Business and Tax Management

Pakistan’s government is set to launch an AI-powered Womenpreneurship Platform to help women entrepreneurs register businesses, manage taxes, and access training, aiming to boost women’s participation in the SME sector.

P@SHA and HUB47 Partner to Promote Pakistani Startups and IT Firms in the UAE

Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) signs an MoU with HUB47 to promote Pakistani startups and IT companies in the UAE, marking a new chapter in cross-border collaboration and growth for Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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PSW Highlights Digital Trade Solutions at WE-Exhibit 2026 in Sialkot

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NIC Peshawar Hosts Walk-In Interviews as Startups Compete for Cohort 15 Incubation

NIC Peshawar has begun four days of walk-in interviews where aspiring founders pitch their ideas for a chance to join Cohort 15 of its startup incubation program.