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NIC Peshawar Hosts Vertical Specific Mentoring with Zahid Imran

National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting a virtual Vertical Specific Mentoring session on June 22, 2026, with Zahid Imran from Innovation Valley, helping startup founders navigate industry-specific challenges and refine their growth strategies.
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PASHA and NIC Karachi Host Masterclass on Product Market Fit

Pakistan IT Industry Association and NIC Karachi are hosting an online Masterclass for Tech Founders on June 23, 2026, led by Abdul Wahab Malik, Co-Founder of Aitisal, covering product readiness, customer validation, lean testing strategies, and successful market entry.
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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.
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.
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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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NIC Peshawar Hosts Vertical Specific Mentoring with Zahid Imran

National Incubation Center Peshawar is hosting a virtual Vertical Specific Mentoring session on June 22, 2026, with Zahid Imran from Innovation Valley, helping startup founders navigate industry-specific challenges and refine their growth strategies.
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PASHA and NIC Karachi Host Masterclass on Product Market Fit

Pakistan IT Industry Association and NIC Karachi are hosting an online Masterclass for Tech Founders on June 23, 2026, led by Abdul Wahab Malik, Co-Founder of Aitisal, covering product readiness, customer validation, lean testing strategies, and successful market entry.
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NIC Islamabad Founder Institute Hosts Customer Development Session

NIC Islamabad's Founder Institute is hosting a Customer Development session on June 23, 2026, led by mentors Ali Moeen of ezBike, Moon Aamir of Innoval Technologies, and Sarfraz Arshad of ToyCycle, teaching founders how to identify customer pain points and validate hypotheses before over-investing in the wrong direction.
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Innovators Excellence Award 2026 Opens Nominations in Faisalabad

Innovators Excellence Award 2026 has opened nominations for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across Faisalabad, organised by Innovative Youth Circle, featuring an evening of awards, CEO talks, and networking opportunities.