Ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Pakistan’s tech ecosystem builds momentum with pre-event gatherings, founder collaboration efforts, and strategic community engagement to spotlight innovation and global connectivity.

NIC Islamabad invites professors, PhDs, and researchers to apply for Cohort 5, offering zero-equity incubation, mentorship, and industry access to turn research into startups.

Dr. Maleeha Lodhi shares insights on Pakistan’s growth obstacles during a Paklaunch fireside chat with Faisal Aftab, exploring talent, capital, and startup traction.

Students from National University of Technology visited NIC Islamabad to experience Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, including live founder pitches, incubation insights, and innovation discussions.

Paklaunch is hosting an exclusive Islamabad Meetup on 20 December 2025 at NIC Islamabad in partnership with AWS, gathering founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for high-value networking and discussions shaping Pakistan’s tech landscape.

ConnectHear and Ufone 4G, supported by GSMA, have launched “SUNO” — the world’s first AI-based Early Warning System providing life-saving emergency alerts in sign language for Pakistan’s Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan opens registrations for the Entrepreneur Mentorship Programme (EMP) Bootcamp 2025, offering free mentorship, training, and investor readiness for startups and small growing businesses.

Iqra University’s Centre of Research and Entrepreneurship (IU CORE) and Innovista have launched the Innovista Startup League Campus Round, showcasing student-led ventures and fostering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.