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Pakistan and China Sign 5 MoUs at Guangzhou Investment Forum Event

Pakistan and China signed five MoUs at the Guangzhou Investment Forum, covering electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, and medical tourism.

Metal Raises $4.5 Million Seed Round Led by a16z Speedrun and Y Combinator

Metal, founded by Airlift co-founder Usman Gul, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding led by a16z Speedrun and Y Combinator.
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WeConnect Hosts Pitch Circle for Women Founders in Islamabad

WeConnect Pitch Circle is bringing women founders to NIC Islamabad on August 3, offering three-minute pitch sessions, real feedback, a Canva Brand Design Learning Lab, and networking built for meaningful connections rather than sit-and-listen presentations.

WISE Lab Opens Cohort 1 Applications for Women Led Startups in Pakistan

WISE Lab has launched applications for Cohort 1, a dedicated platform for women-led innovation and entrepreneurship in Pakistan, welcoming idea-stage and MVP-stage startups ready to build, validate, and grow with ecosystem support.

NICAT Cohort 8 Invites Women Founders to Apply for Free Incubation

NICAT is encouraging women founders to apply for Cohort 8, offering 12 months of free incubation, PKR 5 million worth of startup benefits, zero equity, and global exposure across aerospace, deep tech, AI, and frontier technology domains.

Nectar Social Raises USD 30M Series A Led by Menlo Ventures

Nectar Social, an AI-powered social engagement platform co-founded by sisters Misbah Uraizee and Farah U, has raised a USD 30 million Series A led by Menlo Ventures and Anthology Fund, with the founders based at Daftarkhwan Downtown in Lahore.

Kashf Foundation’s Women Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 Recognises Women Founders Across Eight Categories

Kashf Foundation held its Women Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 in partnership with Jubilee Life Insurance and EFU Life Assurance, celebrating women founders from across Pakistan across eight categories including innovation, digital enterprise, and heritage crafts.

Standard Chartered Pakistan Women in Tech Accelerator Wins Silver at Effie Awards Pakistan 2026

Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Women in Tech Accelerator has received a Silver award at Effie Awards Pakistan 2026 in the Social Good category, recognising its work in supporting women-led technology ventures.

Women in Tech Accelerator Pakistan 2026 | Applications Open for Women Entrepreneurs Ready to Scale

The Women in Tech Accelerator for Pakistan has opened applications for its next cohort, offering capacity-building, mentorship, ecosystem access, and funded validation for women-led businesses ready to scale.

NIC Karachi Hosts Women Led Fundraising Session Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask

NIC Karachi held a Women Led Track session titled Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask, focusing on fundraising readiness, investor bias, and practical tools for women founders.

Ignite Hosts Fireside Chat with Federal IT & Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja for Women Founders

Ignite invites women founders and innovators to an exclusive fireside chat with Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja in Islamabad, fostering networking, mentorship, and growth in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

She’s Next Hosts Online Session With Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui on Navigating the First Steps of Entrepreneurship as a Woman

She’s Next features polly & other stories Founder Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui in an online session on Nov 26, 2025, discussing the first steps of starting up as a woman in Pakistan.

NIC Lahore Invites Applications for Cohort 3 Offering PKR 5 Million Grants and Global Exposure

National Incubation Center Lahore opens applications for Cohort 3, offering PKR 5 million grants, U.S. exposure, and mentorship to Pakistan’s next wave of entrepreneurs.

Secret Stash Founder Exits Pakistan’s Leading Second-Hand Fashion Platform After a Decade

Secret Stash founder announces her successful exit after a decade of building Pakistan’s first second-hand fashion platform, marking a milestone for sustainable fashion and women-led startups.

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Pakistan and China Sign 5 MoUs at Guangzhou Investment Forum Event

Pakistan and China signed five MoUs at the Guangzhou Investment Forum, covering electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, and medical tourism.

Metal Raises $4.5 Million Seed Round Led by a16z Speedrun and Y Combinator

Metal, founded by Airlift co-founder Usman Gul, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding led by a16z Speedrun and Y Combinator.

SEIC Issues Final Call for Cohort 2 Applications Before September Deadline

SEIC has issued a final call for Cohort 2 applications, with the deadline closing on September 4.

NIC Faisalabad Opens Applications for Investment Readiness Support Startups

NIC Faisalabad has opened applications for startups seeking to strengthen their pitches and build investor connections