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BIC University of Balochistan Organizes Open House and Business Plan Competition for Startups

BIC University of Balochistan launches a three-day Open House and Business Plan Competition to prepare incubated startups for investor opportunities and enhance investment readiness.
Investments

SeedRise KP Fund Initiative Aims to Boost Startup Financing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

SeedRise KP Fund launches to address early-stage startup financing gaps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through structured capital mechanisms and ecosystem engagement.
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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.
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.
People

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LaunchPad

BIC University of Balochistan Organizes Open House and Business Plan Competition for Startups

BIC University of Balochistan launches a three-day Open House and Business Plan Competition to prepare incubated startups for investor opportunities and enhance investment readiness.
Investments

SeedRise KP Fund Initiative Aims to Boost Startup Financing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

SeedRise KP Fund launches to address early-stage startup financing gaps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through structured capital mechanisms and ecosystem engagement.
Traction

MedTalk AI by Faz Australia Wins ACT Health Pilot — Pakistani-Origin Founders Take on Clinician Burnout

Canberra-based Faz Australia, co-founded by Pakistani-origin entrepreneur Atif Nisar and doctor Maria Iftikhar, has secured a pilot contract with ACT Health for its artificial intelligence medical scribe platform MedTalk, marking a major milestone for the Pakistani diaspora in Australian healthtech.
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HICOOL 2026 Global Entrepreneurship Competition — Apply Before April 14 for USD 15 Million in Prizes

HICOOL 2026, the largest startup competition in China, is now open for international applications. Tech-oriented startups across 12 sectors can compete for USD 15 million in equity-free prizes, investor access, and a pathway into Beijing's startup ecosystem. Deadline: April 14, 2026.