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Reframing Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem and Financial Core

Explore how Pakistan can transform its startup ecosystem and financial markets through capital market reforms, digital onboarding, venture capital development, fintech innovation, and stronger domestic investment structures.
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Founder Mindset Session At WISE Lab Brings Real World Perspectives To Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs

WISE Lab hosted a Founder Mindset session bringing entrepreneurial experience and real-world perspectives to women entrepreneurs building and growing ventures.
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Policy

State Bank Of Pakistan Introduces Framework Expanding Bank Credit For Small Enterprises And Farmers

The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced a wholesale and agency financing framework letting banks reach small enterprises and small farmers through microfinance institutions under the Risk Coverage Facility.
Innsaie Brief

Inside Pakistan’s Growing Tech and Startup Ecosystem: AI, Fintech, and Scaling Globally

Pakistan’s tech and startup ecosystem is evolving through AI, fintech, and global expansion opportunities, with investors highlighting challenges and pathways for founders to build scalable technology companies.
Policy

State Bank Of Pakistan Launches SMEConnect Portal Giving Small Businesses One Window For Financing

The State Bank of Pakistan has launched SMEConnect, a centralized portal where small and medium enterprises can apply for bank and development finance institution financing from November 1.
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OPEN Lahore Hosts Built to Include Discussion on Finance, Technology and Financial Wellbeing

OPEN Lahore hosted Built to Include at Tkxel, where fintech founders and investors discussed moving from financial inclusion to financial wellbeing for underserved communities.
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Accelerate Prosperity Warns Collateral Driven Financing Leaves Women And Young Entrepreneurs Behind In Pakistan

Speaking at PPAF’s international conference in Islamabad, Accelerate Prosperity Country Director Zahir Sakhi said collateral-based lending shuts out many talented women and young entrepreneurs.
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Built to Include Brings Fintech Leaders Together at Tkxel in Lahore on October 17

Built to Include, a fintech conversation on finance, technology, and access, will feature Mohsin Termezy, Naseer Akhtar, Khurram Agha, and Muhammad Yar Hiraj at Tkxel in Lahore on October 17.
LaunchPad

WISE Lab Opens Applications For Micro Entrepreneurship Program Supporting Women Business Owners Across Pakistan

WISE Lab has announced its Micro-Entrepreneurship Program for women business owners, funded by Ignite National Technology Fund under the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, with applications now open.
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NIC Sialkot and Mobilink Bank Host Meet-and-Greet for Women Founders

NIC Sialkot and Mobilink Bank hosted a Meet-and-Greet for women founders, led by Quratulain Chaudhary, focused on financial inclusion and operational challenges.
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Strive Women Program Trains Two Hundred Entrepreneurs Across Six Cities 

CARE's Strive Women Capacity Building Program has entered Phase 2, training over 200 women entrepreneurs across six Pakistani cities on business, digital, and financial skills.
Traction

Mobilink Bank Executive Wins GSMA Women Digital Leadership Gold

Quratulain Chaudhary of Mobilink Bank has won the GSMA Women Digital Leadership Gold Award 2026 for her write-up on women, trust, and technology reshaping Pakistan's digital future.
Investments

QistBazaar Raises 500 Million Rupees Through Pakistan First Private Sukuk

QistBazaar has raised PKR 500 million through Pakistan's first unrated, privately placed Sukuk, subscribed by Alfalah Shariah Private Financing Fund-I.
Policy

FinTech Roundtable 2026 Brings Together Government and Industry Leaders in Karachi

The FinTech Roundtable 2026 brought together Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Governor Sindh, and industry leaders to discuss financial inclusion and digital payments.
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Innsaie Brief

Reframing Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem and Financial Core

Explore how Pakistan can transform its startup ecosystem and financial markets through capital market reforms, digital onboarding, venture capital development, fintech innovation, and stronger domestic investment structures.
Fresh

Founder Mindset Session At WISE Lab Brings Real World Perspectives To Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs

WISE Lab hosted a Founder Mindset session bringing entrepreneurial experience and real-world perspectives to women entrepreneurs building and growing ventures.
Fresh

OpenSoch Co Founders Lead Startup Problem Solution Fit Session At National Incubation Center Islamabad

OpenSoch co-founders Shahzaib Zulfiqar and Rishad Shaikh lead a Problem Solution Fit session at National Incubation Center Islamabad on November 10, 2026.
Ecosystem

Japanese Delegation Visits National Incubation Center Faisalabad To Study Pakistani University Based Startup Ecosystems

A Japan International Cooperation Agency delegation and KPMG Japan visited National Incubation Center Faisalabad for a study on university startup ecosystems.