Pathfinder CITADEL and OIC COMSTECH opened Day 1 of the Global South Innovation and Investment Summit 2026, bringing together policymakers, innovators and the visiting CCAC delegation to discuss cross border technology collaboration.

Pathfinder CITADEL has named Ather Imran Nawaz, Advisor to Chairman at Lakson Group, as Mentor of the Week for Session 2 of Cohort 2, with a session focused on go to market and global expansion strategy for startups.

Pathfinder CITADEL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tabadlab to advance innovation, future skills, research, and entrepreneurship through collaborative initiatives strengthening Pakistan's innovation ecosystem.

Pathfinder CITADEL has named Air Cdre Farhan Ahmed, Director of Pathfinder CITADEL, as Mentor of the Week for Session 1 of Cohort 2, leading the introductory session on program vision, objectives, and expectations for participating startups.

Pathfinder Citadel's PARWAAZ National Tech Fellowship has announced four programme partners, OZI Group, BetaCodes, Socio Engineering Technologies, and GOAT, who will deliver industry-aligned training in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Web3 and Blockchain.

Pathfinder Citadel and IEEE Islamabad Section have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance talent development, foster innovation, promote emerging technologies, and strengthen industry-academia partnerships within Pakistan's innovation ecosystem.

Pathfinder Citadel has opened applications for PARWAAZ, its National Tech Fellowship offering hands-on training in AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Web3 and Blockchain, with expert mentorship, capstone projects, and career-focused development for aspiring tech professionals.

Pathfinder Citadel President AVM Asad Ikram and Director Air Cdre Farhan Ahmed attended the ISSI-CMG seminar on 105 Years of the Communist Party of China, with the President holding sideline discussions with China's Deputy Head of Mission on Pakistan-China startup and innovation collaboration.

Vector, a Pathfinder CITADEL startup co-founded and led by Maaz Ali Nadeem, is advising companies worldwide on AI-led transformation after securing a spot at the Startup Showcase at Davos through CITADEL's network.

Pathfinder CITADEL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad to strengthen academia-industry collaboration, advancing talent development, entrepreneurship, AI adoption, and innovation through joint programs and engagement platforms.

Pathfinder CITADEL has announced Dr Sonia Saleem, Founder and CEO of Socio Engineering Technologies and Board Member at PASHA, as keynote speaker for Women in Tech Islamabad on June 3, 2026, covering EdTech, artificial intelligence, and inclusive digital growth.

Pathfinder CITADEL is hosting an invite-only Women in Tech evening in Islamabad on June 3, 2026, bringing together women professionals from technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, startups, and the public sector for keynotes and networking.