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Pakistan Signs LoI with Plug and Play to Accelerate 300 Startups

Pakistan's Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has signed a Letter of Intent with Plug and Play Tech Center, paving the way for the Silicon Valley platform to establish operations in Islamabad and Karachi and accelerate up to 300 Pakistani startups through its global network.
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NIC Hyderabad Startup Foran Delivery Builds Pakistan First Quick Commerce Platform

Haseebullah Soomro, founder of Foran Delivery and NIC Hyderabad incubatee, built Pakistan's first 24/7 quick commerce platform after personally delivering grocery orders on a motorcycle, achieving 19.5 times GMV growth and PKR 2.5 crore ARR in 11 months.
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NIC Sialkot Announces Expansion Plans and Hiring for Startup Incubation Hub

NIC Sialkot is being established to support startups, entrepreneurs and innovation in Sialkot, with hiring underway for incubation and ecosystem development roles.
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NIC Karachi to Host 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab Focused on Angel Investing and Venture Deal-Making

NIC Karachi will host the 3rd Pakistan Investor Lab on March 25–26, a two-day program covering startup investing, valuation, due diligence, syndicates, and venture deal-making.
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NIC Karachi Hosts Cohort 15 Induction Final Pitching with Industry Leaders Evaluating Emerging Startups

NIC Karachi holds Induction Final Pitching for Cohort 15 on March 9, bringing together industry leaders to evaluate startups presenting technology-driven solutions for Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem.
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Pakistan Tech Startups Prepare for Mobile World Congress Barcelona with Networking and Showcase Opportunities

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.
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NIC Islamabad Opens Cohort 5 Applications to Help Researchers Commercialize Breakthrough Ideas

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.
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Dr. Maleeha Lodhi Discusses Talent, Capital, and Traction Challenges in Pakistan

Dr. Maleeha Lodhi shares insights on Pakistan’s growth obstacles during a Paklaunch fireside chat with Faisal Aftab, exploring talent, capital, and startup traction.
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NUTECH Students Explore Startup Ecosystem at NIC Islamabad

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

Paklaunch Islamabad Meetup 2025 Brings Founders and Investors Together

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.
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ConnectHear and Ufone 4G Unveil AI-Powered Early Warning System “SUNO” for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community

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.
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Apply Now for Entrepreneur Mentorship Programme (EMP) Bootcamp 2025 in Hunza and Gilgit

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.
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Iqra University Hosts Innovista Startup League Campus Round to Spotlight Emerging Entrepreneurs

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.

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Pakistan Signs LoI with Plug and Play to Accelerate 300 Startups

Pakistan's Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has signed a Letter of Intent with Plug and Play Tech Center, paving the way for the Silicon Valley platform to establish operations in Islamabad and Karachi and accelerate up to 300 Pakistani startups through its global network.
Traction

NIC Hyderabad Startup Foran Delivery Builds Pakistan First Quick Commerce Platform

Haseebullah Soomro, founder of Foran Delivery and NIC Hyderabad incubatee, built Pakistan's first 24/7 quick commerce platform after personally delivering grocery orders on a motorcycle, achieving 19.5 times GMV growth and PKR 2.5 crore ARR in 11 months.
Ecosystem

NIC Karachi Joins ELXR Hackathon 2026 as Official Outreach Partner

National Incubation Center Karachi has partnered with Karachi School of Business and Leadership as Official Outreach Partner for ELXR Hackathon 2026, connecting aspiring innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, and problem-solvers with one of Pakistan's leading hackathons.
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Wafi Tameer Awards 2026 Launches with Startup Ecosystem Fireside Chat

The Wafi Tameer Awards 2026 launch ceremony at Wafi House featured a fireside chat on Enabling Pakistan's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Faizan Laghari of Startup Syndicate, Azhar Rizvi of Salim Habib University, and Syed Azfar Hussain of NIC Karachi, with eligible founders able to apply at the official link.