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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.

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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NSTP Hosts Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Info Session on July 22

NSTP is hosting an information session on July 22, 2026, at 11:30 AM at NSTP Auditorium for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, a six-month programme supporting high-potential startups from Commonwealth countries with training in Ghana, five months of mentorship, and a Capstone Week in London.

NIC Islamabad Founders Present Ideas at Founder Institute Review Session 

NIC Islamabad's Cohort 5 founders are presenting their startup ideas at the Founder Institute Mentor Idea Review Session, receiving direct feedback from experienced mentors on viability, research, and validation.

NIC Karachi Connects Startups with Bykea COO Rafiq Malik in Online Mentorship Session

National Incubation Center Karachi hosted an online coaching session featuring Rafiq Malik, COO and Co-Founder of Bykea, offering startup founders strategic guidance, practical insights, and actionable direction to scale their ventures.

Premier PayFast CBO Mahwish Saad Khan Leads Women-Led Curriculum Session at NIC Karachi

NIC Karachi Women Led Curriculum Track hosted a session with Mahwish Saad Khan, Chief Business Officer at Premier PayFast, focusing on founder identity, personal branding, storytelling, and leadership presence for women entrepreneurs in Pakistan.

SISL Launches Angel Investor Platform to Connect High-Potential Startups with Serious Investors

SISL's Angel Investor platform is opening applications for startups and investors ahead of an interactive session this month, offering a structured pathway from screening and mentorship to live pitching and funding decisions.

NIC Peshawar How to Startup Session — Orbit Ventures and IGDA Pakistan Mentor Early-Stage Founders

National Incubation Center Peshawar hosted a How to Startup session featuring Kelly Pang from Orbit Ventures and Muhammad Hilal from IGDA Pakistan, offering early-stage founders practical guidance on idea validation, market understanding, and building with purpose.

Jazz Business Signs MoU with NIC Karachi to Support Pakistan’s Early-Stage Startups

Jazz Business has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Incubation Center Karachi, giving incubated startups access to mentorship, industry expertise, and enterprise-level growth opportunities.

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad Helps Early-Stage Founders Turn Ideas into Viable Startups

Founder Institute Cohort 4 at NIC Islamabad is guiding early-stage founders through mentorship, validation, and startup development to transform ideas into revenue-generating businesses.

NIC Quetta Hosts Post-Incubation Mentoring Session on Digital Marketing Strategy for Startups

NIC Quetta organized a post-incubation group mentoring session on digital marketing strategy led by Badar Khushnood, helping startups strengthen online presence, customer reach, and scalable growth strategies.

NIC Quetta Conducts Startup Mentorship Session On Customer Acquisition And Retention Strategies

NIC Quetta organized a mentorship session led by Badar Khushnood focusing on customer acquisition and retention strategies to support startup growth and sustainability in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

Sindh Acceleration Program Extends Application Deadline To 1 March For Revenue-Stage Startups

Sindh Acceleration Program extends its deadline to 1 March, offering mentorship, training, and investor access to revenue-stage startups, including women-led and underserved founders across Sindh.

AKDN Gulshan Hosts “Be Your Own Boss” Session Supporting Entrepreneurial Growth in Pakistan

The Aga Khan Development Network Economic Planning Board for Gulshan hosted “Be Your Own Boss,” providing mentorship, networking, and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs, in collaboration with NIC Karachi startups Fulflit, RAAHI TRAVELS, and Asqurr.

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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.

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.

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.

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.