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ConnectHear Expands to UAE with Pakistan Association Dubai Partnership to Empower Deaf Community

ConnectHear has signed an MoU with Pakistan Association Dubai to bring Indo-Pak Sign Language interpretation services to healthcare and community platforms in the UAE, while also showcasing its AI-powered accessibility tech at GITEX Global 2025.

Tapmad Partners with Grameenphone to Bring Live Sports Streaming to Bangladesh

Tapmad, Pakistan’s leading OTT platform, expands to Bangladesh through a partnership with Grameenphone to offer live sports streaming, marking a major milestone in its regional growth strategy.

Secret Stash Founder Exits Pakistan’s Leading Second-Hand Fashion Platform After a Decade

Secret Stash founder announces her successful exit after a decade of building Pakistan’s first second-hand fashion platform, marking a milestone for sustainable fashion and women-led startups.

Ovais Tariq’s Tigris Data Secures $25 Million Series A to Challenge AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure

Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Ovais Tariq, former head of cloud infrastructure at Uber, raises $25 million for Tigris Data to take on major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.

Pakistani Startups Secure $15.2 Million in Q3 2025, Led by Trukkr’s $10 Million Round

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem raised $15.2 million across six disclosed deals in Q3 2025, led by Trukkr’s $10 million round. A new Invest2Innovate report highlights a rise in hybrid financing models and growing sectoral diversity.

ConnectHear and Ufone 4G Unveil AI-Powered Early Warning System “SUNO” for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community

ConnectHear and Ufone 4G, supported by GSMA, have launched “SUNO” — the world’s first AI-based Early Warning System providing life-saving emergency alerts in sign language for Pakistan’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

NIC Islamabad Annual Investors Summit 2025 Unites Startups, Investors, and Industry Leaders

NIC Islamabad is set to host the Annual Investors Summit 2025 on October 8, bringing together top startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders to showcase innovation and foster investment across Pakistan’s digital economy.

ABHI Selected for Mastercard Start Path SME Program to Scale Digital Financial Solutions

Pakistani fintech ABHI has been chosen for Mastercard’s Start Path Small and Medium Business program, joining a global cohort of startups transforming SME financial access through digital innovation.

Pakistan’s OZONED Platform Showcased at First Moscow Startup Summit 2025

OZONED Platform selected to represent Pakistan at the inaugural Moscow Startup Summit 2025, cohosted by Moscow Government and Sberbank Russia, bringing global innovators together to tackle technological challenges.

Orbit Startups Demo Day 2025 Brings NIC Karachi Founders to the Spotlight

NIC Karachi, in collaboration with Orbit Startups, will host Demo Day on September 23, 2025, featuring Pakistani startups pitching innovative solutions in fintech, digital services, sustainability, and AI.

VoltShare Joins Plug and Play China, Becoming First Pakistani Startup in Global EV Accelerator Track

VoltShare, incubated at NIC Lahore, has become the first Pakistani startup selected for Plug and Play China’s Cross-Border Program, positioning itself in Asia’s largest EV ecosystem with support from MoITT and Ignite.

Buscaro Introduces Smart Bus Service in Pakistan to Fill SWVL Gap and Improve Urban Transport

Buscaro, a Pakistan-based mass transit startup, has launched a tech-enabled bus service providing safe, affordable, and reliable commuting solutions for students and employees across major cities.

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