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NIC Karachi Foundry 2026 Cohort Announced with 37 Startups Across Key Tech Sectors

National Incubation Center Karachi has officially welcomed 37 startups to its Foundry 2026 program, covering artificial intelligence, climate technology, education technology, fintech, and several other sectors.

NIC Islamabad Cohort 5 Orientation Marks New Phase for Pakistan Startup Ecosystem

National Incubation Center Islamabad held its Cohort 5 Orientation Ceremony, bringing together founders, industry leaders, and partners to kick off a startup program centered on execution, scale, and global ambition.
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SBP Celebrates Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 To Promote Financial Inclusion

SBP-BSC Islamabad commemorates Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025 with an expo and ceremony, highlighting support for women-led businesses and financial inclusion.

SECP Partners With Digital Banks To Streamline Corporate Accounts For Startups

SECP signs MoUs with Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for newly registered startups, boosting financial inclusion and digital ecosystem in Pakistan.

Women-Led Businesses Receive Over Rs. 24 Billion in Financing as SBP Expands National Entrepreneurship Outreach

Women-led enterprises in Pakistan secured more than Rs. 24 billion in financing over the past year, with SBP expanding nationwide outreach, mentorship, and entrepreneurship support ahead of Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025.

Pakistan Introduces National Women Entrepreneurship Policy for Financial Inclusion and Support

Pakistan announces National Women Entrepreneurship Policy to expand financing, mentorship, and support programs, aiming to increase women-led businesses, employment, and exports.

SECP Partners with Digital Banks to Enable Instant Corporate Account Opening for Startups

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has partnered with Mobilink Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqmi Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for newly registered companies through API-based digital integration.

SECP and Digital Banks Simplify Startup Onboarding with Same-Day Corporate Account Opening

SECP signs MoUs with Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for new companies, promoting ease of doing business and digital inclusion in Pakistan.

Pakistan to Introduce AI-Powered Platform for Women Entrepreneurs to Simplify Business and Tax Management

Pakistan’s government is set to launch an AI-powered Womenpreneurship Platform to help women entrepreneurs register businesses, manage taxes, and access training, aiming to boost women’s participation in the SME sector.

ABHI Selected for Mastercard Start Path SME Program to Scale Digital Financial Solutions

Pakistani fintech ABHI has been chosen for Mastercard’s Start Path Small and Medium Business program, joining a global cohort of startups transforming SME financial access through digital innovation.

DigiKhata Receives SECP NBFC License to Expand into Digital Lending for Pakistan’s SMEs

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.

StockIntel Partners with Chase Securities to Launch Pakistan’s First Multi-Broker Trading Platform

StockIntel.com by Capital Stake has become Pakistan’s first multi-broker platform through its integration with Chase Securities, enabling investors to manage multiple brokerage accounts from one interface.

Zindigi Freelancer Connect Kicks Off Nationwide Series Empowering Pakistan’s Freelancers

Zindigi Freelancer Connect begins its nationwide journey from Peshawar, offering skills, mentorship, and financial solutions to empower Pakistan’s 4 million-strong freelance community.

SBP and ADB Launch $500 Million Loan Program for Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

SBP and ADB collaborate on the $500 million We Finance Code initiative to improve women’s financial inclusion in Pakistan, targeting 100,000 women-led businesses.

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NIC Karachi Foundry 2026 Cohort Announced with 37 Startups Across Key Tech Sectors

National Incubation Center Karachi has officially welcomed 37 startups to its Foundry 2026 program, covering artificial intelligence, climate technology, education technology, fintech, and several other sectors.

NIC Islamabad Cohort 5 Orientation Marks New Phase for Pakistan Startup Ecosystem

National Incubation Center Islamabad held its Cohort 5 Orientation Ceremony, bringing together founders, industry leaders, and partners to kick off a startup program centered on execution, scale, and global ambition.

ORA Studios Uses Rammed Earth and Mud Block Construction to Build Affordable Homes in Gilgit-Baltistan

ORA Studios, or Rural Architecture Studio, is bringing traditional building materials like rammed earth and stabilized mud blocks back into practice in Gilgit-Baltistan, offering a climate-suited and affordable alternative to concrete construction.

NIC Peshawar KP SME Connect Midpoint Session Brings Together SMEs and Ecosystem Partners

National Incubation Center Peshawar held the midpoint session of KP SME Connect, gathering small and medium enterprises, mentors, and ecosystem partners to review progress and chart the next stage of growth.