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PASHA Hosts Startup Fundraising Webinar With Accelerate Prosperity on June 23 

PASHA Startups and Entrepreneurship Committee is hosting an online webinar on How to Raise Funding for Your Startup on June 23, 2026, featuring Taqi Hyder, Manager Investments at Accelerate Prosperity, covering fundraising strategies, investor expectations, and investment readiness.
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CFA Pakistan 2026 Cohort of 11 Climate Businesses Announced 

The Climate Finance Accelerator Pakistan has announced its full 2026 cohort of 11 businesses spanning clean energy, transport, waste management, and financial inclusion, backed by the UK Government and implemented by DAI, building on USD 40 million in climate investment unlocked since 2022.
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Investments

Accelerate Prosperity Backs EZ Wage to Enhance Financial Access for SMEs in Pakistan

Accelerate Prosperity invests in EZ Wage, an embedded finance platform enabling timely wages and financial inclusion for employees of Pakistani SMEs, fostering economic empowerment.
Ecosystem

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.
Policy

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.
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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.
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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.
Policy

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.
Ecosystem

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.
Policy

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PASHA Hosts Startup Fundraising Webinar With Accelerate Prosperity on June 23 

PASHA Startups and Entrepreneurship Committee is hosting an online webinar on How to Raise Funding for Your Startup on June 23, 2026, featuring Taqi Hyder, Manager Investments at Accelerate Prosperity, covering fundraising strategies, investor expectations, and investment readiness.
Investments

CFA Pakistan 2026 Cohort of 11 Climate Businesses Announced 

The Climate Finance Accelerator Pakistan has announced its full 2026 cohort of 11 businesses spanning clean energy, transport, waste management, and financial inclusion, backed by the UK Government and implemented by DAI, building on USD 40 million in climate investment unlocked since 2022.
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NIC Islamabad Hosts Google Lead Saad Hamid on Agentic AI Revolution 

NIC Islamabad hosted a fireside session with Saad Hamid, Regional Lead at Google, exploring how agentic AI systems are redefining how early-stage startups build, test, validate, and scale in the era beyond the lean startup model.
Ecosystem

NIC Karachi Evaluates Projects at Salim Habib University Exhibition 

NIC Karachi was invited as an evaluator at the 5th Management Sciences Project Exhibition Spring 2026 at Salim Habib University, where the team assessed student-led ventures and entrepreneurial projects from an innovation and startup perspective.