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Ecosystem

Monis Rahman Marks Pakistan’s First Venture Capital Backed Startup

Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Policy

Business Leader Calls for Central SME Registry Across Regulatory Bodies

Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
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Policy

PM Urges National Innovation Push for Indigenous Robotics Development

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a unified national innovation ecosystem at the Indus RAS Expo 2026, announcing the Spark and Elevate programme and a 20 million dollar Pakistan Venture Fund.
Policy

PM Shehbaz Sharif Orders Easier Bank Loans for Women Entrepreneurs and SMEs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed banks to improve credit access for women entrepreneurs and SMEs while expanding export financing support in Pakistan.
Policy

Pakistan to Introduce AI-Powered Platform for Women Entrepreneurs to Simplify Business and Tax Management

Pakistan’s government is set to launch an AI-powered Womenpreneurship Platform to help women entrepreneurs register businesses, manage taxes, and access training, aiming to boost women’s participation in the SME sector.
Investments

Gobi Partners Eyes Investment in Pakistan’s Digital, Fintech, and E-Commerce Ecosystem

Malaysian venture capital firm Gobi Partners has expressed interest in investing in Pakistan’s digital, fintech, and e-commerce sectors following a meeting between Co-Founder Thomas G. Tsao and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Kuala Lumpur.
Policy

PITB and BOI Partner to Establish Business Facilitation Centre as PM Inaugurates Islamabad Pilot

PITB and BOI Islamabad signed an MoU to develop the Business Facilitation Centre (BFC), offering investors a one-stop hub for registration and compliance. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the first BFC in Islamabad, calling it a game-changer for Pakistan’s investment climate.

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Ecosystem

Monis Rahman Marks Pakistan’s First Venture Capital Backed Startup

Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Policy

Business Leader Calls for Central SME Registry Across Regulatory Bodies

Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
Policy

Pakistan Startup Fund Hires Travel Agency Amid Strong Annual Progress

The Ignite-managed Pakistan Startup Fund has begun hiring an air travel agency for FY27, with 39 startups funded this year and nearly 250 applications under review.
Ecosystem

CXO Connect 2026 to Bring Together Founders and Business Leaders

CXO Connect 2026, in collaboration with StartUPulse, is bringing together founders, CXOs, and business leaders on August 15 to build strategies and partnerships shaping the future of leadership.