Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has opened applications for its Regulatory Sandbox 2026, inviting blockchain startups, fintech firms, and global digital asset companies to test virtual asset products under supervised regulatory conditions.

Daftarkhwan Boulevard hosted a networking evening with SUNRATE, bringing together founders, freelancers, and information technology service providers to discuss managing cross-border payments while building globally from Pakistan.

Paklaunch UNConference 2026 will take place on April 29–30 at Islamabad Serena Hotel, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders shaping innovation, fintech, venture capital, and technology across emerging markets.

NIC Karachi organizes a Cohort 14 FinTech session with PayFast CEO Adnan Ali, guiding startups on SBP and SECP licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and investor readiness.

The SBP Innovation Hub Founders’ Series features Syed Azfar Hussain, Project Director NIC Karachi, discussing fintech, embedded finance, platform innovation, and collaboration between regulators and startups shaping Pakistan’s digital economy.

NIC Islamabad has supported 80+ women-led startups across AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, SaaS, and more. Cohort 5 applications are now open, offering equity-free support, global mentorship, and investor exposure.

Tonik and Abhi are transforming financial access in Southeast Asia and Pakistan with mobile-first banking, instant wage access, and digital financial services designed for real-life use

A hands-on training at NIC Karachi helped FinTech founders understand technology stack selection for scalable, secure, and compliant products, led by engineers from MUST.

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem raised $36.6 million in 2025 across 14 equity transactions, with fintech and healthtech leading investment activity and female-led startups securing nearly one-quarter of total capital.

KalPay, a Shariah-compliant fintech platform, secures investment to expand access to education and essential products financing for Pakistan’s underbanked communities.

Swich joins hands with National Incubation Center Karachi to enable entrepreneurs with faster, smarter, and more reliable digital payment solutions, fostering innovation and growth in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

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.