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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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SECP Approves First Digital Lending Product for Women MSMEs

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved Khudmukhtar Khatoon, the country's first digital financing product exclusively for women-led MSMEs, developed by Walee Financial Services, offering Shariah-compliant asset financing between PKR 100,000 and PKR 1.5 million through the Hakeem app.
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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.
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Posturepro Care Physical Therapy Gilgit-Baltistan | Dr. Saleem Shazad and Dilsoroor’s Startup Story

Dr. Saleem Shazad and his wife Dilsoroor have co-founded Posturepro Care Physical Therapy in Gilgit-Baltistan, addressing the lack of accessible physiotherapy services for patients who previously had to travel to bigger cities for basic care.
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PSW Highlights Digital Trade Solutions at WE-Exhibit 2026 in Sialkot

Pakistan Single Window showcases digital trade solutions at WE-Exhibit 2026 in Sialkot, promoting e-commerce adoption and cross-border trade opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
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SMEDA and WCCI AJK Join Hands to Support Women-Led Businesses in Azad Jammu and Kashmir

SMEDA and Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry AJK plan joint initiatives to strengthen women-led businesses through training, market linkages, and export opportunities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
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Women Entrepreneurs to Avail 25% Income Tax Concession from Tax Year 2025 After Federal Tax Ombudsman Decision

Federal Board of Revenue implements a 25% income tax concession for women entrepreneurs from Tax Year 2025 after a ruling by Federal Tax Ombudsman on Complaint No. 18986/PWR/IT/2025 filed by Nida Khan.
Ecosystem

HBL & Visa Reveal She’s Next Pakistan 2026 Winners Supporting Women-Led Businesses

HBL and Visa have announced the 2026 winners of the She’s Next Pakistan program, awarding five women entrepreneurs USD 10,000 each along with training, mentorship, and community support.
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UN Women and KOICA Launch Digital Startup Roundtable to Empower Young Pakistani Women in Technology

UN Women Pakistan, with KOICA’s support, has launched the Digital Startup Roundtable Series in Islamabad to empower young women entrepreneurs with digital skills, mentorship, and market access.
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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.

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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.