NIC Hyderabad will host the Azadi Awards 2026 on August 13, recognising founders across categories including e-commerce, fintech, agritech, edtech, health tech and AI.

Abhi, led by CEO and Co-Founder Omair Ansari, has become the first MENAP fintech recognised as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan's fintech sector.

KamelPay founders Ehsan Rahman, Saadaat Yaqub Bajwa and Zishan Rahman have joined Endeavor Pakistan as its eighth Endeavor Entrepreneur team, as the fintech secures new regulatory licenses in the UAE.

UBL, in partnership with NIC Karachi, has kicked off the National Innovation Hackathon 2026, a 3-day innovation sprint bringing the top 25 teams from over 1200 applications to build live fintech solutions for Pakistan's financial services future.

NIC Faisalabad, backed by Ignite National Technology Fund and the Ministry of IT and Telecom, has opened applications for founders building in healthtech, fintech, mobility, food tech, and AI and SaaS, offering mentorship, research support, industry access, and investor connections.

Endeavor Pakistan has welcomed KamelPay founders Ehsan Rahman, Saadaat Yaqub Bajwa, and Zishan Rahman to its network, recognising their work bringing digital financial services to migrant workers across the GCC.

NIC Faisalabad has opened applications for startups building in healthtech, fintech, mobility, food tech, and AI and SaaS, offering mentorship, research support, and investor connections to founders.

National Incubation Center Karachi has officially welcomed 37 startups to its Foundry 2026 program, covering artificial intelligence, climate technology, education technology, fintech, and several other sectors.

Startup Muslim Global spotlights the growing role of AI agents in finance operations, as startups adopt automation to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Fatima Gobi Ventures and JazzCash have announced a strategic partnership to integrate high-growth startups into Pakistan’s largest digital financial ecosystem.

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.

National Incubation Center Karachi has announced 36 startups for its 15th cohort, spanning cybersecurity, fintech, industrial automation, women-led ventures, and other emerging sectors.