Sindh Acceleration Program participants heard from Bykea CEO Muneeb Maayr and BusCaro CEO Maha Shahzad on building and funding startups in Pakistan.

NIC Karachi will host a Primary Track session on setting KPIs and OKRs for growth, featuring Buscaro Founder and CEO Maha Shahzad, on August 11, 2026.

The Climate Finance Accelerator Pakistan has announced its full 2026 cohort of 11 businesses spanning clean energy, transport, waste management, and financial inclusion, backed by the UK Government and implemented by DAI, building on USD 40 million in climate investment unlocked since 2022.

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is poised for growth in 2026, following $74M raised last year. Emerging ventures like Haball, myco.io, BusCaro, and MedIQ Smart Healthcare are attracting investor attention and addressing local and global challenges.

BusCaro CEO & Founder Maha Shahzad will provide insights on scaling startups and creating impact-driven growth in a limited-seat masterclass for selected participants.

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.

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.

Accelerate Prosperity invests in BusCaro, a leading tech-driven ride-sharing platform in Pakistan, to expand operations, improve safety, and enhance affordable urban mobility.