INDUS AI WEEK hosts the Free Fire Qualifiers with over 470 teams nationwide competing for ultimate glory, showcasing Pakistan’s growing esports scene and competitive gaming talent.

LAAM in Pakistan and Great Deals E-Commerce in the Philippines are supporting brands with logistics, fulfillment, and digital tools, showing that strong infrastructure drives scalable retail in emerging markets.

Indus Esports Championship announces Free Fire competition with a PKR 4.5 million prize pool, as registrations close on January 25, 2026.

Global Game Jam 2026 at CEGA Offers PKR 1 Million Prize Pool for Game DevelopersMeta Description: CEGA hosts Global Game Jam from 30th Jan to 1st Feb, inviting developers, designers, and creatives to compete for PKR 1 million. Join Pakistan’s largest game development collaboration.Tags: Global Game Jam, CEGA, Game Development Pakistan, Game Jam 2026, PKR 1 Million Prize, Gaming Community, Creative TechCategory: TRACTION

EKKO, led by Ismail Nasir, develops intelligent digital health solutions connecting patients, practitioners, and institutions. Selected among Top-8 Pakistani startups for Davos 2026.

AI Team Force, led by Mohib Mirza, transforms sales development for SMEs with AI automation and represents Pakistan at the CITADEL Davos Startup Challenge 2026.

Pai, Kyrgyzstan’s fastest-growing RestTech startup, streamlines restaurant operations with QR-based payments, digital bills, and loyalty rewards, enhancing guest experience.

Paklaunch is hosting a Doha meetup alongside Web Summit from Feb 1–5, 2026, bringing founders, investors, and operators together to strengthen cross-border startup collaboration.

NIC Karachi Cohort 1 startup TrashIt, co-founded by Anusha Fatima and Rahul Rai, was featured on ARY NEWS for its tech-enabled approach to sustainable waste management in Pakistan.

Legal-tech startup LAWomen received the Women of Impact Award from SBP-BSC Peshawar Region at Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025, recognizing its work in access to justice for women.

NIC Karachi collaborates with LEAP (Tahaluf) to guide startups on scaling into Saudi Arabia, offering insights, mentorship, and exclusive market access for incubated ventures.

Paklaunch Advisory will provide founders and operators in Pakistan with tailored guidance on business models, go-to-market strategies, and investment readiness for sustainable growth.