Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

NICAT and Jazz Business have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which startup ideas and proofs-of-concept will be evaluated by Jazz Enterprise for potential commercialisation, creating stronger pathways from idea to market-ready solution for Pakistani innovators.

Ignite, the National Technology Fund under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, has extended the application deadline for the Prime Minister Cloud Program for Startups Batch 2 to July 10, 2026, offering selected startups up to 60 percent reimbursement on approved cloud costs and access to leading Cloud Service Providers.

United Bank Limited and National Incubation Center Karachi have launched the UBL National Innovation Hackathon 2026, inviting developers, engineers, and data scientists to build fintech solutions and compete for a total prize pool of PKR 5 million with incubation support from UBL.

Ignite, the National Technology Fund operating under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, has welcomed Muhammad Bilal Abbasi as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a new chapter in the organisation's leadership of Pakistan's startup and technology ecosystem.

Pakistan's Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ignite concluded multi-city consultation sessions under the Sovereign AI Infrastructure Initiative, engaging industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad to shape a secure and scalable national AI ecosystem.

Ignite, the National Technology Fund, in collaboration with the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, Future Synergy, and University of Sialkot, has successfully concluded an AI Bootcamp providing young Pakistanis with hands-on exposure to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Pakistan Startup Fund has announced a partnership with Startupbootcamp Rainmaking to connect Pakistani startups with mentorship, accelerators, and market expansion opportunities across Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Jazz Business has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Incubation Center Karachi, giving incubated startups access to mentorship, industry expertise, and enterprise-level growth opportunities.

Senator Sarmad Ali discussed the challenges and opportunities in shaping Pakistan’s global image at NIC Islamabad’s Distinguished Speaker Series, emphasizing perception, media narratives, and youth influence.

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.

Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlights AI entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment at Indus AI Week 2026 women hackathon, emphasizing Pakistan’s potential in technology.