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Paklaunch Hosts Singapore Meetup for Pakistani Startup Community

Paklaunch is hosting a meetup in Singapore on August 20, 2026, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and professionals from Pakistan's global tech ecosystem for an evening of networking, idea exchange, and community building. Seats are limited.
Ecosystem

NIC Karachi Hosts Canva AI Camp for Founders With Canva MENAP Team

NIC Karachi hosted an exclusive Canva AI Camp for founders, welcoming the Canva MENAP Team including General Manager Ahmad Iqbal and Head of SMB Rania H, for a full-house hands-on workshop covering AI-powered design, branding tools, and time-saving workflows for startups.
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Policy

Women-Led Businesses Receive Over Rs. 24 Billion in Financing as SBP Expands National Entrepreneurship Outreach

Women-led enterprises in Pakistan secured more than Rs. 24 billion in financing over the past year, with SBP expanding nationwide outreach, mentorship, and entrepreneurship support ahead of Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025.
Policy

PSW and Soneri Bank Host Change Management Session for Women Entrepreneurs During SBP Women Financing Week 2025

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Soneri Bank conducted a Change Management session for women entrepreneurs under the State Bank of Pakistan’s Women Financing Week 2025, focusing on access to finance, digital trade, and SME growth.
LaunchPad

SBP Business Idea Competition 2025 Opens for Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day

SBP has announced the Business Idea Competition as part of Pakistan Women Entrepreneurship Day 2025, inviting women entrepreneurs to submit innovative ideas by November 5, 2025.
Policy

State Bank of Pakistan Launches WE Finance Code to Boost Funding for Women Entrepreneurs

SBP has launched the WE Finance Code in Pakistan with ADB support, aiming to close the gender financing gap for women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises and boost women’s economic empowerment.
Investments

SBP and ADB Launch $500 Million Loan Program for Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

SBP and ADB collaborate on the $500 million We Finance Code initiative to improve women’s financial inclusion in Pakistan, targeting 100,000 women-led businesses.

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Paklaunch Hosts Singapore Meetup for Pakistani Startup Community

Paklaunch is hosting a meetup in Singapore on August 20, 2026, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and professionals from Pakistan's global tech ecosystem for an evening of networking, idea exchange, and community building. Seats are limited.
Ecosystem

NIC Karachi Hosts Canva AI Camp for Founders With Canva MENAP Team

NIC Karachi hosted an exclusive Canva AI Camp for founders, welcoming the Canva MENAP Team including General Manager Ahmad Iqbal and Head of SMB Rania H, for a full-house hands-on workshop covering AI-powered design, branding tools, and time-saving workflows for startups.
Ecosystem

US Embassy Officer Visits NSTP to Strengthen Pakistan Innovation Partnership

NSTP Director Engineer Amer Sheikh welcomed US Embassy Political Officer David Morrison to NSTP for a visit showcasing the park's innovation ecosystem and R&D infrastructure, building on existing collaboration including the Rising Star Startup Competition and PUAN knowledge-sharing sessions
Ecosystem

NIC Peshawar Startup LETSZU Tours Signs MoU With Skyvion for Tourism

LETSZU Tours and Travels, a startup incubated at NIC Peshawar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Skyvion to collaborate on promoting tourism and creating more accessible and engaging travel experiences.