NIC Karachi will host a session on the creator economy and real world assets on Web3, presented by Bitget Academy and Blockchain4Youth, on August 12, 2026, marking International Youth Day.

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.

The Ignite-managed Pakistan Startup Fund offers up to 30 percent non-equity grants for early-stage Pakistani startups, requiring secured private investment, tax compliance, and alignment with national development priorities.

Pakistan and Japan agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, Web3, and digital technologies at a startup innovation event organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo and the Asia Web3 Alliance Japan.

Fatima Gobi Ventures and JazzCash have announced a strategic partnership to integrate high-growth startups into Pakistan’s largest digital financial ecosystem.

Abhi joins as Platinum Sponsor and myco.io as Gold Sponsor for Paklaunch UNConference’26 in Islamabad, highlighting fintech and Web3 innovation in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

BizB showcases how women in Pakistan are building businesses and driving digital growth, as NIC Peshawar invites applications for Cohort 15 to support women-led innovation.

The SBP Innovation Hub Founders’ Series features Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director NIC Karachi, discussing fintech, embedded finance, platform innovation, and collaboration between regulators and startups shaping Pakistan’s digital economy.

NIC Islamabad organizes a session with Mr. Gulzar Khan from State Bank of Pakistan to guide university students on FinTech innovation, entrepreneurship skills, and opportunities in the digital economy.

Startups at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 have raised $2.45 billion in funding and generated $1.36 billion in revenue, reflecting the UAE’s growing global influence in technology, AI, fintech, and life sciences.

Pakistan Pavilion debuts at Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai, showcasing local startups and digital innovation across fintech, AI, and e-commerce, connecting Pakistani entrepreneurs with global investors and partners.

DigiKhata has obtained an NBFC lending license from SECP, enabling it to offer regulated digital credit solutions for SMEs and MSMEs in Pakistan, expanding beyond bookkeeping and payments facilitation.