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Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Women in Tech Accelerator Cohort 7 Crowns Yumkins Foods as Winner

Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Women in Tech Accelerator Cohort 7 concludes with Yumkins Foods winning PKR 5 million, followed by Atfaal and Ootein. The program continues to empower women-led startups across Pakistan through funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

SLGTrax Strengthens 4PL Model with $4M Funding, NBFC License, and Finova Fintech Acquisition Plans

SLGTrax, formed by the merger of Secure Logistics Group and Trax Online, secures $4 million post-merger funding, obtains an NBFC license, and plans a fintech acquisition to establish itself as Pakistan’s first fully integrated 4PL logistics company.

Tapmad Strengthens Regional Presence with Robi Axiata Partnership in Bangladesh

Pakistan’s leading OTT platform tapmad expands to Bangladesh through a strategic partnership with Robi Axiata, delivering premium live sports and entertainment streaming to Bangladeshi audiences.

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.

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Ignite Begins Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Consultation to Shape Pakistan’s AI Ecosystem

Ignite has launched the first industry consultation under the Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Initiative, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s national AI ecosystem through collaboration.

Pakistan Pushes Artificial Intelligence Adoption as NIC Karachi Scales Startups, Jobs, and Investment

Pakistan is accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in its startup ecosystem as NIC Karachi graduates 28 startups and reports over 440 incubated ventures, jobs, and investments.

NIC Karachi Graduates 28 Startups in Cohort 13 to Strengthen Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem

NIC Karachi has graduated 28 startups from Cohort 13, marking another milestone in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem with founders advancing toward growth and scale.

NIC Peshawar Cohort 15 Session Highlights Value Creation in Startup Development

NIC Peshawar is set to host a curriculum session led by Sidra Jalil, focusing on value creation and building impactful startup solutions.