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.

NIC Lahore's Pakistan AI-Powered Virtual Investment Summit 2026 on July 15 has confirmed a global investor lineup including Ahmed Altheney an from Tech Horizons Venture, Marcel D from EBAN European Business Angel Network, and Taha Syed M Hussain from Aramco Ventures.

NIC Lahore is hosting the Pakistan AI-Powered Virtual Investment Summit 2026 on July 15, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time, bringing together investment-ready startups, global investors, and industry leaders for a virtual gathering focused on AI-driven innovation and startup investment.

OPEN Islamabad has officially launched an AI Special Interest Group bringing together founders, developers, researchers, and tech leaders to drive collaborative innovation, mentorship, and ecosystem building around artificial intelligence and responsible tech policy.

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem in 2025 entered a new phase shaped by selective funding, hybrid financing, debt-backed growth, AI innovation and institutional maturity, as startups adapted to tighter capital markets and evolving investor priorities.

Plouton AI secures a spot among 40 global startups at The Pitch by Deel Singapore finals, competing for $50,000 and entry into the global finale.

NIC Islamabad holds investor education workshop covering startup investing, valuation, due diligence, and AI opportunities in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

Indus AI Week 2026 brought together startups, developers, and tech partners through competitions, showcases, and gaming events focused on advancing Pakistan’s AI and digital innovation ecosystem.

NIC Peshawar’s Cohort 15 demonstrates the expanding startup ecosystem in Pakistan, attracting 511 applications from young founders across diverse sectors including AI, SaaS, EdTech, healthtech, e-commerce, and food.

NIC Peshawar hosts AI Summit during AI Indus Week, featuring startup pitches, founder stories, and panel discussions on the future of AI as Cohort 15 applications open.

NIC Islamabad has supported 80+ women-led startups across AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, SaaS, and more. Cohort 5 applications are now open, offering equity-free support, global mentorship, and investor exposure.

NIC Islamabad has announced Cys.AI Solutions as a new community partner, bringing AI-driven online safety expertise to support Cohort 5 founders through insights, collaboration, and ecosystem access.