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Women Entrepreneurs to Avail 25% Income Tax Concession from Tax Year 2025 After Federal Tax Ombudsman Decision

Federal Board of Revenue implements a 25% income tax concession for women entrepreneurs from Tax Year 2025 after a ruling by Federal Tax Ombudsman on Complaint No. 18986/PWR/IT/2025 filed by Nida Khan.

Startup Registration and Legal Compliance Session by SECP Empowers Peshawar Entrepreneurs

Cohort 2 of University of Peshawar Business Incubation Program hosts SECP session on startup registration, legal compliance, and regulatory requirements for early-stage ventures.

Pakistan Launches Islamabad AI Declaration To Advance Sovereign And Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Pakistan has introduced the Islamabad AI Declaration, outlining principles for sovereign, responsible, and capability-driven artificial intelligence under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite.

Pakistan Climate Innovation Brief Highlights $348 Billion Funding Gap And Reform Roadmap

A new Climate Innovation Brief reveals Pakistan needs $348 billion to address climate challenges, with only 14% funding available, and proposes six structural reforms to unlock climate tech growth.

Structuring for Scale Report Highlights Climate Innovation Pathways in Pakistan

Structuring for Scale report maps climate crisis, opportunity, and systemic barriers in Pakistan, offering six reforms to unlock the country’s climate innovation potential.

Deadline Extended for Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups as Ignite Expands Access to Cloud Support

Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, has extended the application deadline for the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups to February 20, 2026, supporting 100 tech startups with cloud reimbursement.

Legal 101 For Startup Founders Offers Practical Guidance On Structure Contracts And Compliance

Barsols Legal Consultants leads Legal 101 session for startup founders, covering essential legal basics, company structure, contracts, and compliance to support informed decision-making from day one

Pakistan Positions Artificial Intelligence As National Priority At INDUS AI WEEK

Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khwaja highlights AI as a national priority at INDUS AI WEEK, as the event brings innovators, startups, and experts together to advance AI adoption in the country.

DigiSkills.pk 3.0 Empowers Women Across Pakistan With Future-Ready Digital Skills

DigiSkills.pk 3.0 under Ignite and Ministry of IT & Telecommunication is equipping Pakistani women with digital skills, fostering independence, and creating opportunities for leadership and growth.

Ignite Launches Prime Minister’s Cloud Program to Support Pakistani Tech Startups

Ignite’s Cloud Program offers Pakistani startups up to 60% reimbursement on cloud costs, expert guidance, and ecosystem support to accelerate growth and digital transformation.

Ignite Seeks Proposals for Third Party Assessment of Digiskills.pk Program with January 2026 Deadline

Ignite, under Ministry of IT & Telecom, invites qualified entities to submit proposals for third party assessment of Digiskills.pk program. Deadline is January 21, 2026. Full RFP details available on official procurement portals.

Ignite Hosts Pre-Bid Conference For CODE4AI South Region To Strengthen Pakistan AI Ecosystem

Ignite invites organizations to join the Pre-Bid Conference for CODE4AI South Region at National Incubation Center, Karachi on Jan 6, 2026, providing clarity on RFPs and fostering Pakistan’s AI ecosystem.

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Silicon in the Indus: Dealroom Datasets Go Beyond The Unicorn Gap

Dealroom data highlights Pakistan’s $4.2 billion technology sector valuation, startup funding landscape, venture capital challenges, and the role of diaspora-led global companies.

Scale Up Playbook Panel At IBA CEDIR Shows How Customers Capital Operations Growth Connect

At The Scale-Up Playbook panel hosted by IBA CEDIR, founders from Lush Crush, Biowaste Energy Ventures and Bechlo shared how customers, capital, operations and growth shape scaling.

Pakistan US Tech Connect 2026 Brings Sixteen Firms To Silicon Valley On 16 October

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles will host Pakistan-US Tech Connect 2026 at UC Berkeley on 16 October, with executives from 16 Pakistani technology firms.

Shahjehan Syed Karim Incubation Center Opens Cohort 6 Applications For Students Professionals And Entrepreneurs

Shahjehan Syed Karim Incubation Center at the Institute of Business Management has opened Cohort 6 applications for students, professionals, educators and entrepreneurs, with a deadline of 15 November.