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.
MedIQ has been awarded the Zone Enterprise License by the Special Technology Zones Authority under the IT, ITeS, and Telemedicine category, allowing it to operate within Pakistan's Special Technology Zones as a licensed technology enterprise.
Dr Khalid Mahmood, Founder of SAWIE Ecosystems, credits NIC Faisalabad's Founder Institute programme and mentorship for helping transform his AgriTech venture into an investment-ready business model.
NIC Islamabad's Cohort 5 founders continued their Founder Institute Mentor Idea Review on Day 2, testing their startup ideas, research, and validation against feedback from experienced mentors.
The Elevate Job Fair is taking place at NIC Islamabad on July 16, 2026, connecting Elevate programme participants with an impressive lineup of hiring companies including S&P Global, RepStack, CyberVision International, Funavry Technologies, and others for career opportunities across multiple sectors.
Ignite, the National Technology Fund, has partnered with a Mobilink Bank-led consortium including CyberVision International to establish National Incubation Center Sialkot, supporting up to 25 startups annually across AI, Industry 4.0, health technologies, and digital commerce.
NIC Faisalabad has opened applications for Cohort 9, inviting early-stage and growing AgriTech and Textile Tech startups from across Pakistan to join a founder-focused incubation programme offering mentorship, investor access, research support, and industry connections.
NIC Islamabad hosted Simon Andrews, IFC Director for Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, and Sahar Etezaz, IFC Country Officer, for a dialogue on connecting Pakistani startups with global capital, investment, and strategic partnerships to accelerate ecosystem growth.
Ignite, the National Technology Fund under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, has partnered with a Mobilink Bank-led consortium including CyberVision International to establish National Incubation Center Sialkot, supporting up to 25 startups annually across AI, Industry 4.0, advanced manufacturing, health technologies, and digital commerce.
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.
MedIQ has been awarded the Zone Enterprise License by the Special Technology Zones Authority under the IT, ITeS, and Telemedicine category, allowing it to operate within Pakistan's Special Technology Zones as a licensed technology enterprise.
PSEB is inviting registered IT and ITeS companies to Cohort 2 Session 15 of the GAIN Online Awareness and Engagement Series, featuring Jehangir A. Raja on investment readiness for Pakistan IT companies.
P@SHA ICT Awards 2026 is hosting a live webinar on August 4, led by the Chief Judge and Head Judges, covering the application process, winning pitch strategies, and the pathway to APICTA, with a live Q&A session.