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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Pakistan Launches Startup Policy Brief to Close Funding Gap

Telenor, STZA, Visa, i2i, and Telenor Velocity jointly launched a Startup Policy Brief to unlock capital and streamline regulations for startups in Pakistan.
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Civic Tech Innovation Challenge Opens for Asia-Pacific Youth to Transform Governance

The Regional Civic Tech Innovation Challenge invites Asia-Pacific youth to submit digital governance solutions, offering training, mentorship, and funding. Apply by June 30, 2025.
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Punjab Launches Interest-Free Loans for SMEs: Asaan Karobar Schemes Unveiled

Chief Minister Punjab has introduced two groundbreaking initiatives, the Punjab Asaan Karobar Finance Scheme...
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KP Launches Interest-Free Loans for Women Entrepreneurs in Tourism

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is witnessing a transformative shift in its tourism landscape, thanks to a...
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Women TechEU Opens Eligibility Call for Deep Tech Startups

Women TechEU has opened its Eligibility Call for women-led deep tech startups, offering 160 winners a 75,000 euro equity-free grant and a six-month business development programme funded by the European Union.
Ecosystem

NIC Peshawar Launches Meet the Founder Series With Ahmed

NIC Peshawar has launched its Meet the Founder series with Ahmed Rauf Qureshi, Founder of Aartec Publishing, who will document his journey through Cohort 16 as applications remain open at bit.ly/3RNw9P8.
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NIC Karachi Hiring for Finance and Admin Executive Position

NIC Karachi is hiring a Finance and Admin Executive to support its Finance Department, managing accounting operations, tax compliance, and financial records, with applications open until August 16, 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.