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NIC Hyderabad Opens Cohort 9 Applications for Startup Founders

National Incubation Center Hyderabad has opened applications for Cohort 9, with a deadline of June 30, 2026, building on a four-year track record of incubating over 200 startups that have collectively generated PKR 1 billion in revenue, secured PKR 540 million in investment, and created over 4,600 jobs.
Fresh

Astrobot Academy Hosts Kids Robotics Workshop at AeroFusion 2026 NICAT

Astrobot Academy is hosting AstroVerse, a hands-on robotics workshop for children aged 5 to 12 at AeroFusion 2026 on June 4, 2026, at NICAT Rawalpindi, where young participants will build their own robots using activity kits and explore the basics of robotics and problem solving.
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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.
Policy

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.
Policy

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.
Traction

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.
Policy

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.
Fresh

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.
Investments

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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LaunchPad

NIC Hyderabad Opens Cohort 9 Applications for Startup Founders

National Incubation Center Hyderabad has opened applications for Cohort 9, with a deadline of June 30, 2026, building on a four-year track record of incubating over 200 startups that have collectively generated PKR 1 billion in revenue, secured PKR 540 million in investment, and created over 4,600 jobs.
Fresh

Astrobot Academy Hosts Kids Robotics Workshop at AeroFusion 2026 NICAT

Astrobot Academy is hosting AstroVerse, a hands-on robotics workshop for children aged 5 to 12 at AeroFusion 2026 on June 4, 2026, at NICAT Rawalpindi, where young participants will build their own robots using activity kits and explore the basics of robotics and problem solving.
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Paklaunch Partners with Obvio for Silicon Valley Meetup in June 2026 

Paklaunch is hosting a Silicon Valley Meetup on June 2, 2026, in partnership with Obvio, the AI and solar-powered road safety startup cofounded by Ali Rehan that recently raised over 20 million dollars in Series A funding backed by Bain Capital Ventures and Khosla Ventures.
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Accelerate Prosperity Concludes Synergy Bootcamp in Gilgit Baltistan

Accelerate Prosperity has concluded the three-day Synergy Bootcamp in Gilgit, implemented in collaboration with Karakoram International University at the Centre for Green Innovation, bringing together early-stage founders and young innovators from across Gilgit-Baltistan to build viable ventures from local opportunities.