The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar has opened the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 for public sector university students, with prizes up to Rs 1 million.
Applications are open for Pakistani startups seeking to expand into Europe through BridgeStart Pakistan's Global Gateway, offering market access, ecosystem connections and international growth opportunities, with a November 1 deadline.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for a Private Equity Fund and the public equity market, calling private sector investment a key pillar of Pakistan's long term economic growth.
SAPM on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan called micro, small, and medium enterprises central to the government's growth strategy at Expo Faisalabad 2026, emphasizing export promotion and industrial development.
Former diplomat Maleeha Lodhi and Zayn VC CEO Faisal Aftab discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, covering talent, investment, and market traction.
Mr. Jamil Ahmad Qureshi, Additional Secretary (Incharge) SIFC Division, has assumed additional charge as Secretary, Board of Investment (BOI), Islamabad. The move aims to enhance coordination and policy alignment between SIFC and BOI to boost Pakistan’s investment landscape.
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.
ICCD is set to host the 2nd edition of BOE Asia on September 24, 2025, at Karachi Expo Centre during ITCN Asia, bringing together global entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders to explore tech-driven growth.
The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar has opened the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 for public sector university students, with prizes up to Rs 1 million.
Applications are open for Pakistani startups seeking to expand into Europe through BridgeStart Pakistan's Global Gateway, offering market access, ecosystem connections and international growth opportunities, with a November 1 deadline.
WISE Lab Cohort 1 has reached its Final Judging Round, with women founders set to pitch before a panel of twenty judges from Pakistan's startup and business ecosystem.
NIC Faisalabad held a Pitch Readiness Session for shortlisted founders preparing for the Final Pitching Rounds, with guidance from programme staff and Yumkins founder Hira Mubeen.