Pakistan's Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has signed a Letter of Intent with Plug and Play Tech Center, paving the way for the Silicon Valley platform to establish operations in Islamabad and Karachi and accelerate up to 300 Pakistani startups through its global network.
Haseebullah Soomro, founder of Foran Delivery and NIC Hyderabad incubatee, built Pakistan's first 24/7 quick commerce platform after personally delivering grocery orders on a motorcycle, achieving 19.5 times GMV growth and PKR 2.5 crore ARR in 11 months.
Muhammad Ghayas Uddin of Valeem Online led a Future Forward session at NIC Karachi, helping founders understand shifting consumer behavior, platform dynamics, and e-commerce opportunities.
Innovate Lab: AI for Founders continues with Day 2 session led by Ali Khan Swati, exploring AI-powered digital and performance marketing to maximize ROI, optimize funnels, and scale growth for startups.
Alfalah Investments and LMKR announce a strategic partnership to launch a national Angel Investment Fund, providing early-stage tech startups in Pakistan with institutional capital, advisory support, and a clear growth pathway.
Air Link Communication establishes a wholly owned subsidiary, ZEXO Technologies, with an investment of Rs200 million to expand operations across manufacturing, distribution, retail, and e-commerce of smartphones, laptops, and other tech products.
PSW, in collaboration with TDAP’s Women Entrepreneurship Division and FWCCI, conducted a capacity-building session under the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program in Faisalabad, empowering over 60 women entrepreneurs with insights into trade, e-commerce, finance, and sustainability.
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.
Malaysian venture capital firm Gobi Partners has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s digital, fintech, and e-commerce sectors following a meeting between Co-Founder Thomas G. Tsao and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Kuala Lumpur.
PSW, in collaboration with TDAP’s Women Entrepreneurship Division and Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Sialkot, hosted the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program to empower women with skills in cross-border trade, e-commerce, and sustainable business practices.
Pakistan's Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has signed a Letter of Intent with Plug and Play Tech Center, paving the way for the Silicon Valley platform to establish operations in Islamabad and Karachi and accelerate up to 300 Pakistani startups through its global network.
Haseebullah Soomro, founder of Foran Delivery and NIC Hyderabad incubatee, built Pakistan's first 24/7 quick commerce platform after personally delivering grocery orders on a motorcycle, achieving 19.5 times GMV growth and PKR 2.5 crore ARR in 11 months.
National Incubation Center Karachi has partnered with Karachi School of Business and Leadership as Official Outreach Partner for ELXR Hackathon 2026, connecting aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, and problem-solvers with one of Pakistan's leading hackathons.
The Wafi Tameer Awards 2026 launch ceremony at Wafi House featured a fireside chat on Enabling Pakistan's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Faizan Laghari of Startup Syndicate, Azhar Rizvi of Salim Habib University, and Syed Azfar Hussain of NIC Karachi, with eligible founders able to apply at the official link.