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Inside Pakistan’s Growing Tech and Startup Ecosystem: AI, Fintech, and Scaling Globally

Pakistan’s tech and startup ecosystem is evolving through AI, fintech, and global expansion opportunities, with investors highlighting challenges and pathways for founders to build scalable technology companies.

Business Incubation Center Hosts Final Pitch Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Innovation And Entrepreneurship Competition

The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar will host the final pitch of the KP Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 on November 2, with prizes up to Rs 1 million.
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MENA Startup Funding Reaches $172.6 Million In July

MENA startups raised $172.6 million across 45 deals in July 2026, according to Wamda, with debt financing accounting for 56 percent of total capital as Saudi Arabia led regional funding.

Paklaunch and Dubizzle Group Host Riyadh Meetup at LEAP 2026

Paklaunch, in collaboration with Dubizzle Group, is hosting a community meetup in Riyadh on August 30, 2026, on the sidelines of LEAP 2026, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders for meaningful conversations and connections at the heart of one of the world's fastest-growing technology hubs. RSVP at the official link.

NICAT Hosts Live Session with Flat6Labs Experts on Investment Readiness and Global Partnerships for Startups

NICAT is hosting a live online session on March 31, 2026, featuring Flat6Labs experts Maha Khannoussi and Faten Aissi, covering investment readiness, accelerator positioning, and international collaborations for startups.

Qureos Secures $5M Seed Funding from Prosus Ventures and Salica Oryx Fund to Expand AI Hiring Platform

Dubai-headquartered AI hiring platform Qureos has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Prosus Ventures and Salica Oryx Fund, with plans to expand AI capabilities, grow its go-to-market team, and strengthen its operational presence including Pakistan.

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Inside Pakistan’s Growing Tech and Startup Ecosystem: AI, Fintech, and Scaling Globally

Pakistan’s tech and startup ecosystem is evolving through AI, fintech, and global expansion opportunities, with investors highlighting challenges and pathways for founders to build scalable technology companies.

Business Incubation Center Hosts Final Pitch Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Innovation And Entrepreneurship Competition

The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar will host the final pitch of the KP Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 on November 2, with prizes up to Rs 1 million.

IBA CEDIR Hosts Pitching And Closing Ceremony For Entrepreneurship And Tech Entrepreneurship Certificate Cohort

IBA CEDIR will host the pitching and closing ceremony for its Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Certificate in Tech Entrepreneurship cohort on October 31, with nine judges from the startup community.

Institute Of Business Administration Karachi Hosts Sessions On Startup Legal Structure And Investor Pitching

Participants in the CIE and CITE programs at IBA CEDIR attended weekend sessions on legal, intellectual property and tax essentials and on pitch design, storytelling and investor outreach.