NIC Karachi conducted a practical penetration testing session led by cybersecurity experts from House of Habib on 17th February 2026, empowering founders to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in their products.

Salman Qureshi of Meraal Cybersecurity led a session at NIC Karachi on Incident Response Protocols, helping startups strengthen cybersecurity and respond effectively to attacks

PIXS 2026 opens applications for Pakistani tech and IT-enabled startups, offering visibility to investors, accelerators, and international partners across AI, FinTech, SaaS, and more.

NIC Karachi has inducted 32 startups into its Cohort 14, representing diverse sectors such as fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. The new batch will receive mentorship, funding access, and opportunities for collaboration to scale innovative solutions in Pakistan’s growing tech ecosystem.

Ignite and TDAP are sponsoring Pakistani startups to participate in Singapore FinTech Festival 2025, the world’s largest FinTech gathering. Applications close on September 17, 2025.

Ignite, in collaboration with TDAP, calls for Pakistani startups to apply for GITEX | Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai, offering global exposure, investor access, and mentorship opportunities.

Digital Cooperation Organization’s DealZone will host startups at COMEX Oman 2025, offering Pakistani founders the chance to pitch innovations to global investors. Apply by July 21, 2025.